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CBS News
31-07-2025
- CBS News
Mother waits for answers 5 weeks after son's death in Baltimore police custody
More than five weeks since Dontae Melton Jr died in Baltimore police custody, his family says they have received little information, with investigators delaying the release of body-camera footage. Melton's mother, Eleshiea Goode, feels she is being left in the dark, unable to get key records. "My heart breaks every single day for my son because he deserves dignity. He should be here right now, and after all this time, we still don't know what happened," Goode said. "Something is not adding up to me at all." The Maryland Attorney General's Office delayed the release of body camera video of the 10 officers it has named as involved in the case. "That part alone, that 10 officers responded—I need to understand what was going on that it required the response of ten Baltimore City police officers," Goode said. The encounter began on June 24 when Melton asked an officer for help during a mental health crisis. He was later restrained by Baltimore Police, according to the initial report by the Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID). The report said it was for his own safety because he was going in and out of traffic at West Franklin Street and North Franklintown Road. Because of a problem with the city's communication system, a medic never came, and officers transported Melton to a hospital in their police vehicle. The IID said it needed more time "due to the technical complexity and volume of officer recordings involved." There are now "Justice for Dontae Melton, Jr." Facebook and Instagram pages dedicated to bringing attention to the case. "I'm not asking for anything extraordinary, right? I'm not asking for special treatment," Goode said. "I'm not asking for anything that they're not supposed to do. I'm just asking to find out what happened to my son." Goode shared a picture of the shirt her son was wearing before he died with the phrase, "We are all human." "It's been five weeks, and I need answers that every parent deserves when their child does not come home," Goode said. WJZ reached out to the Attorney General's Office on Thursday. They had no new updates to report and referred WJZ to last week's statement about the body camera video. Melton's mother has also reached out to her city councilman, who told her he was also seeking answers. Goode shared with WJZ Investigates a recent denial of records letter she received from the medical examiner's office. "The OCME has determined that we are not the Custodian of Record for the items requested, as positive identification and notification of next of kin are conducted by the responding law enforcement agency; therefore, there are no records responsive to your request," thel etter said. Goode also said the hospital where she was told her son was treated has no record of it. "I'm reaching out, but I just keep hitting roadblocks—one after the other," Goode said. "It's very, very frustrating because I still don't know what happened."
CBS News
19-06-2025
- CBS News
Body camera video shows deadly Baltimore County police shooting during mental health episode
Newly-released police body camera footage shows when a man was shot and killed after officers responded to a mental health crisis on May 18 in Baltimore County. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Attorney General's Office is investigating. The IID will determine if the shooting was justified or if charges should be filed. What led up to the deadly shooting? Police responded to the 8200 block of N. Boundary Street in Dundalk, where they found 43-year-old Glenn Pettie armed and in the middle of a mental health episode. Pettie's mother told WJZ she called the police to de-escalate the situation, but instead, the response turned fatal. Investigators said officers attempted to speak with Pettie around the back of the home before he fired shots. That's when police said officers shot Pettie, who died after being taken to the hospital. Neighbors told WJZ that Pettie's grandmother and 20-year-old son were pleading with the officers to stop shooting. "They knocked on her door, they knew he had mental health issues, so one cop gets out, knocks on the door, and the other cop sits in his car," said a neighbor. "Then the one cop gets on his radio and tells the other cop he's going to walk around back." The officer, identified as four-year veteran Michael Brady, was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. Community reacts to shooting Residents told WJZ the mental health crisis could have been handled without Pettie being shot to death. Neighbors and the family acknowledged Pettie's mental health issues. He made a social media post before he was killed that said, in part, "I'm tired of no sleep…this town has gobbled me up and showed no love for me and mine." Pettie's neighbor said police "could have done it a different way." "Even when he was going through his mental health crisis, we would talk to him, I would talk to him," a neighbor said. "He would say, 'You are my Libra friend,' and he always smiled and talked to me. I was always able to calm him down and talk to him. They could have done it a different way."
CBS News
05-06-2025
- CBS News
2 die in crash under I-95 overpass following pursuit with MDTA officer
Two people died in a crash after a pursuit with a Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officer in Baltimore early Wednesday, June 4, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Around 2:18 a.m., the officer followed a car as it exited from I-95 onto Key Highway. The driver of an Infinity failed to stop for a traffic stop and led the officer on a high-speed pursuit, according to the AG's office. The passenger and driver died after losing control and crashing into a support pillar beneath I-95. No officers were injured. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating the pursuit and crash. The AG's office said the officer's vehicle has a dashboard camera. Anyone with information should call the IID at 410-576-7070 or email at IID@
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Intoxalock Announces Expansion of the Easy IID Program with InstallerNet Ahead of Atlantic City's KnowledgeFest
IID Program Expands to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, Adds More Locations in New York DES MOINES, Iowa, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intoxalock, the market-leading ignition interlock brand in the U.S., announced today the expansion of its Easy IID Program in partnership with InstallerNet. The program, which streamlines the installation process for ignition interlock devices (IIDs), is now available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, with increased coverage in New York to provide customers with efficient and accessible services across the Northeast. "The expansion of this program reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and ensures that service centers are compensated fairly for their work, while avoiding common issues that customers have with other providers," said Jeff Peck, vice president of field operations at Intoxalock. "We value our partnership with InstallerNet and look forward to continuing to grow our service center network through the program expansion." Since launching the Easy IID Program in January 2025, Intoxalock has experienced a 90% reduction in no-shows at the time of installation, ensuring that customers are properly prepared and service centers receive accurate compensation for installation labor. "The Easy IID Program, managed by InstallerNet, eliminates common customer issues at the time of installation, making the experience smoother and more predictable," said Tony Frangiosa, chief executive officer of InstallerNet. "We are excited about expanding the program in several Northeastern states and remain committed to serving customers and service centers." The program leverages cutting-edge AI technology to assess the complexity of IID installation for each vehicle. It factors in state-mandated scope-of-work requirements and local per-hour labor rates to ensure a seamless and transparent process. From scheduling to service completion, InstallerNet's dedicated customer service team oversees every installation transaction, setting clear expectations for customers before arriving for their appointment. Intoxalock and InstallerNet will exhibit at KnowledgeFest in Atlantic City from June 6-8, 2025. Attendees can visit their booth to learn more about how the Easy IID Program can help grow their business. Mobile Electronics installation retailers who join InstallerNet can become eligible for the Easy IID Program by visiting the KnowledgeFest booth. They can receive credit for a one-night hotel stay at Harrah's Resort, the host hotel for the event. For more information about the Easy IID Program, visit About IntoxalockIntoxalock is the leading ignition interlock brand in the U.S. and a trusted partner to individuals, affiliates and the state monitoring authorities. With more than 35 years of experience, Intoxalock's knowledgeable experts help customers get back on the road safely and quickly. Intoxalock has roughly 5,500 service centers across the country and locations within 10 miles of 95% of its customers. To learn more about Intoxalock, visit About InstallerNetInstallerNet Inc. is a leading technology and services company that provides fully managed installation ecosystem solutions serving the automotive, residential and business verticals for over fifteen years through its proprietary WorkWize Platform and proven industry leaders. Our vertically integrated approach allows us to extend beyond the core installation services and offer market analysis, field and lab testing, product logistics and API integration, enabling our clients to effectively deploy their products and services nationwide. Through our consultative approach with our clients, we bring excellent installation services by utilizing our nationwide network of expertly trained and certified professionals to the end-user customers. Our robust automotive technology solutions support both DIY and DIFM consumers through our Fit Guides, Tech Guides and OBD Locators. We partner with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to some of the most innovative startups as well as leading retailers, manufacturers, cellular carriers, distributors and insurance companies to drive their go-to-market strategy of consumer electronics, telematics and IoT devices. To learn more about InstallerNet, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Intoxalock
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
Baltimore County officer, man identified in deadly police shooting during mental health response
A Baltimore County police officer has been identified in the shooting that killed 43-year-old Glenn Pettie during a mental health crisis on Sunday, May 18. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General said Officer Michael Brady, who has been with the police department for four years, fired the deadly shot. Per protocol, Brady has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This was the fifth Baltimore County shooting involving police in 2025. The response to mental health crisis call Investigators say two officers responded to a home in the 8200 block of North Boundary Road in Dundalk for reports of a mental health episode. An officer walked to the alley behind the home while the other officer stayed near the front door, according to investigators. That's when Pettie allegedly exchanged gunfire with the officer. Pettie was shot and taken to the hospital, where he died, according to the IID investigation. A loaded handgun was found with Pettie, according to police. Neighbors told WJZ that Pettie's mother called 911 for officers to de-escalate the mental health crisis. They said his grandmother and 20-year-old son pleaded with the officers to stop shooting. "They knocked on her door, they knew he had mental health issues, so one cop gets out, knocks on the door, and the other cop sits in his car," a neighbor said. "Then the one cop gets on his radio and told the other cop he's going to walk around back." Neighbors react to deadly police shooting Dundalk neighbors told WJZ they were aware of Pettie's mental health episodes. They said officers could have handled the crisis a different way. Pettie posted to social media before he was killed that said, "I'm tired of no sleep…this town has gobbled me up and showed no love for me and mine." After his death, Pettie's friends replied to the post, saying things like, "Glenn was a nice guy" and "You clearly needed help and you were asking for it… I'm sorry." "Even when he was going through his mental health crisis, we would talk to him, I would talk to him," a neighbor said. "He would say, 'You are my Libra friend,' and he always smiled and talked to me. I was always able to calm him down and talk to him. They could have done it a different way."
