Safe Streets Fallout: Burton’s Federal Turn | Annapolis News

Antoine Burton, a 51-year-old former Safe Streets worker in Baltimore, is facing federal charges after a June shooting caught on video—potentially leading to a 15-year mandatory minimum and life in prison for being an armed career criminal. The state dropped its charges, handing the case to federal prosecutors. Footage and an informant led to his arrest, where he admitted to the altercation and ditched his clothes. The gun recovered tied to a West Virginia theft, and his long criminal history—including prior gun charges and violent offenses—makes him ineligible to own a firearm. Though on probation, his role in the violence-intervention program is now terminated, raising questions about vetting. Officials say he’ll be fired if he compromises the program’s integrity—and he’s already gone. 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/774f081221561977