While I have let this sleeping dog lie, I have been seeking information on my own. I have yet to request public information records because I do not know exactly how to get what I want without paying for a whole lot I don't.
The Baltimore Police have a public megaphone, thanks to the media, the FOP and those who applaud their every action. There is always another side. I just found this posting on Daily Kos - which was posted April 30, 2015.
Baltimore Police Started the Riots
This fits my narrative since I know the geography. Had the police truly cared about the school children, they would have ensured those kids had a way home. Of course, what they wanted was to give the new Republican governor a riot, thus enabling him to prove to his voters that he would had Baltimore City in check. That is what I am seeking to prove and be sure, as soon as I get that information, it will be shared.
Because those children could not be gunned down as the BPD wanted to, the police have started another round of bashing saying they had been told to stand down. These were high school students. Not that it mattered to them, they had a riot to start.
Back to geography. The incident at Mondawmin is less than a mile from Pennsylvania and North Avenue, well known for drugs and crime. In fact, quite disreputable. The Western District Police know this. Yet, they forced those children to Penn - North knowing full well that once they appeared to be coming in that direction all bets were off. Or rather, they won their bet. The criminal element took over and immediately broke into every pharmacy they could loot. There are so many drugs on the streets of Baltimore, I am surprised they are not holding outdoor blue light specials.
There are those who will never believe how heinous police can be. But for you, I offer another report, thanks to Rachel Maddow from Vice News. This report stated that the FBI had already debunked the credible threat as being bogus. Don't believe me? Read 400 federal officers descend on Baltimore.
This is the second part needed to fit my narrative of the police starting the riot. After all, why would the Governor need to set up a "special task force" before Freddie Gray died, unless a riot was anticipated. After a week of peaceful protests, the BPD, FOP and Governor said enough of this kumbaya bull, let's get have riot already!
Okay, really, I would hope not like that but it seems Hogan has been in smackdown mode since the riots. He has cut funds for education, denied a public transportation option (but feels it appropriate to waste funds on studying a train to get to DC in 15 minutes). He did send extra funds for summer jobs. It was the LEAST he could do.
Finally, I will let an ex Baltimore cop speak for himself. Ex Baltimore Cop Breaks Silence.
When I get my final piece, I will be more than happy to share in Baltimore Riots, Redux II
Have a great day!