Fells Point Safety Test This Fourth | Annapolis News

Baltimore’s gearing up for a major police presence in Fells Point this Fourth of July, hoping to replicate the calm seen during Sail250—when heavy enforcement helped curb disturbances. Officials are keeping tactics secret to avoid alerting troublemakers, but past efforts involved large-scale coordination during peak hours to prevent violence and chaos. The Police Commissioner’s warning that Fells Point’s behavior won’t be tolerated elsewhere signals a firm stance. Business owners are cautiously hopeful, balancing safety concerns with fears that strict measures like street closures could hurt foot traffic and deliveries. This weekend’s success—or failure—will reveal whether the city can strike the right balance: keeping the neighborhood safe and festive while letting crowds enjoy the holiday and businesses thrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/6805a2e405044924