BALTIMORE, MD – Turrell Davis, 25, of Baltimore, is facing the consequences after a brazen attempt to evade police led to his arrest and conviction for illegally possessing a loaded firearm within 1,000 feet of Frederick Elementary School. Davis was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander, capping a case that exposed a dangerous mix of gunplay and drug dealing in a residential neighborhood.
The incident unfolded on November 9, 2020, when Baltimore Police, monitoring CCTV footage in the 300 block of South Catherine Street – a stone’s throw from Frederick Elementary – spotted Davis, who appeared armed. Officers moved in, and Davis immediately bolted, ditching a fully loaded .45-caliber handgun with 13 rounds of ammunition as he ran. The weapon skidded across the street, captured on body-worn camera, CCTV, and even aerial footage from a Foxtrot helicopter.
But the discard didn’t stop there. Davis also tossed a bag containing fentanyl under a parked car, clearly attempting to eliminate evidence. He was quickly apprehended, and a subsequent search revealed even more fentanyl, a digital scale used for weighing drugs, and a hefty $623 in cash – all pointing to a clear intent to distribute the deadly opioid. He’d already served over 14 months prior to sentencing.
Davis admitted in his guilty plea that he knew he possessed the firearm and understood he was dangerously close to a school zone. This wasn’t a case of accidental proximity; it was a deliberate disregard for the safety of children and the community. The prosecution, handled by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Logan Hayes and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Moore, successfully argued for a sentence that reflects the severity of his actions.
Judge Hollander ordered Davis to serve three years of federal supervised release following his time already served, and mandated his participation in Roca, Inc. – Baltimore’s community violence intervention and response services. This program aims to steer individuals away from a life of crime and towards positive pathways. The case was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Baltimore Police Department, spearheaded by Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby and Commissioner Michael Harrison, respectively.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron highlighted the case as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide initiative focused on reducing violent crime and gun violence. “This sentencing underscores our commitment to protecting our schools and communities from those who threaten them,” Barron stated. The Department of Justice recently strengthened the PSN program, emphasizing community trust, preventative measures, strategic enforcement, and measurable results. Anyone seeking more information on the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and its community outreach programs can find it at https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/project-safe-neighborhoods-psn and https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.
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