Baltimore Crime Rate Archives

August 25, 2025
International
World

National Guard in DC: Donald Trump’s crackdown escalates; troops begin carrying weapons

Members of the West Virginia National Guard patrol the National Mall in Washington. (Picture credit: AP) National Guard units deployed in Washington, DC, under President Donald Trump’s anti-crime push have begun carrying firearms, marking a visible escalation in the military presence on the capital’s streets.A spokesperson for the Joint Task Force confirmed on Sunday that […]

August 24, 2025
International
World

‘Will send troops if needed’: Trump threatens Baltimore; slams Maryland governor Wes Moore over crime

Wes Moore (left), Donald Trump (AP, PTI) US President Donald Trump has warned that he may send federal troops to Baltimore, sharply criticising Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s handling of crime in the city. The statement, posted on Sunday on his Truth Social platform, follows similar threats made by him regarding New York City, and Chicago, […]