Crime & Safety
230 More Police Officers Added To Baltimore Streets
The drug turf war was to blame for the recent spike in violence, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh said.
BALTIMORE — A drug turf war is to blame for a recent spike in crime, according to Baltimore city officials. Baltimore police are increasing city patrols following a day of violence Tuesday. City leaders said a drug war is raging on city streets with a dozen shootings in less than 48 hours.
Interim Police Commissioner Gary Tuggle said 230 officers who are assigned to administrative duties will now be on the streets. Tuggle has suspended administrative functions at each of the police precincts.
