Criminal justice/courts reporter

Alex Mann

Alex Mann is a former courts reporter for The Baltimore Sun. He previously worked on The Sun's emerging news desk, and before that covered crime and courts at the Capital Gazette and local government for the Carroll County Times. He is a 2018 graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

Zarena Sita, an assistant state's attorney with the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office, has been honored as one of the 25 Black Marylanders to Watch. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Black Marylanders to Watch 2025: Zarena Sita, Baltimore County assistant state’s attorney

February 6, 2025 at 5:32 a.m.

Being a prosecutor in the office’s Child Abuse and Sex Offense Division lets Zarena Sita be a voice for children and victims of abuse.

Howard County Sheriff Marcus Harris at the Circuit Courthouse of Howard County. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Staff)

Black Marylanders to Watch 2025: Marcus Harris, Howard County sheriff

February 2, 2025 at 5:11 a.m.

In his second term as Howard County's first Black sheriff, Marcus Harris says that a drive to help children steered him to elected office.

Christian Ortega, 13, a family friend of Fabian Alberto Sanchez-Gonzalez, waits with other friends and relatives of Gonzalez, pictured in a large framed photo, for a march to the Canton T-Mobile store where Gonzalez was killed last Sunday. Two suspects have been arrested in the botched robbery that caused his death.

19-year-old gets 50 years in prison for 2023 fatal shooting at Canton T-Mobile store during ‘crime spree’

January 31, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

A 19-year-old was sentenced to 50 years in prison Friday the 2023 fatal shooting Fabian Alberto Sanchez Gonzalez at T-Mobile in Canton.

Accused creator of Pikesville High racist AI recording to remain jailed in federal sex exploitation case

January 30, 2025 at 5:54 p.m.

Dazhon Darien coerced at least five boys to send him sexually explicit images, prosecutors said in a memorandum requesting him jailed.

A 28-year-old man was killed Wednesday after being pushed onto the tracks at the Shot Tower Metro SubwayLink station, pictured, according to Baltimore Police.

Man gets 40 years in prison for fatally pushing 28-year-old onto Baltimore subway tracks

January 30, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.

A Baltimore man was convicted of murder for pushing 28-year-old Christopher Foster to his death on subway train tracks in April 2023.

Medical malpractice attorney Stephen L. Snyder.

Maryland high court suspends Stephen Snyder’s law license following federal conviction

January 29, 2025 at 3:11 p.m.

Maryland’s highest court has suspended attorney Stephen L. Snyder's law license following his federal conviction for attempted extortion.

Sarah Beth Clendaniel, left, of Catonsville and Brandon Clint Russell, right, of Orlando, Florida, plotted to shoot and destroy multiple electrical substations in the Baltimore region to further their extremist, violent, racial and ethnic beliefs, said U.S. Attorney Erek Barron.

White supremacist leader stands trial in Baltimore for alleged plot to destroy city’s power grid

January 28, 2025 at 6:05 p.m.

The trial of a white supremacist accused of plotting to destroy Baltimore's power grid began Tuesday with attorneys focusing on his actions.

Racist graffiti was found at Salisbury University, prompting officials to cancel classes.

Two Salisbury University students accused in hate-fueled attack plead guilty

January 23, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

Two Salisbury University students accused of attacking a man because of his sexual preferences have pleaded guilty to false imprisonment.

Annapolis,Maryland--1/4/17- Images of the Statehouse in Annapolis as the new session gets ready to begin.

Maryland senator’s aide charged with bilking scholarship funds, state prosecutor says

January 22, 2025 at 3:34 p.m.

Maryland state prosecutors charged a former legislative aide to a state senator with stealing money allocated for legislative scholarships.

Chris Bendann, right, and his attorney Kobie Flowers address reporters outside Baltimore County Circuit Court on Tuesday. A judge set a trial date in December for Bendann's sex abuse case.

Ex-Gilman School teacher Christopher Bendann sentenced to 35 years for sexually abusing student

January 22, 2025 at 5:53 a.m.

According to the government’s sentencing memorandum, Bendann repeatedly sexually assaulted the teen he was convicted of accusing and harassed him long after the physical torment ended, even after the victim...

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