BGE Lied to Police to Arrest Protesters | Baltimore News

Three women are suing Baltimore Gas and Electric after being wrongfully arrested during a protest against gas regulator installations in historic Federal Hill homes. The lawsuit alleges BGE misled police into believing residents had been properly notified and had the correct permits — when in fact, they were given only hours’ notice and held an invalid permit. Body cam footage reportedly shows police hesitating before arresting them, and they were detained for nearly 20 hours. The case argues BGE instigated the unlawful arrests, citing a Maryland Supreme Court precedent that holds private companies liable for causing unlawful detentions. The Maryland Public Service Commission later sided with the residents, and charges were dropped — but not before a judge ordered BGE to restore gas service. This case underscores the growing conflict between utility upgrades and community preservation in historic neighborhoods. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/031a82a85664ec3c