Baltimore police say they are examining a possible hate crime after dozens of printed notes, sealed in plastic bags weighted with rocks, were thrown from a vehicle across the Fells Point neighbourhood on Saturday morning.
Police examine bagged notes tossed from a car
According to business owners in the area, the packets were scattered along Thames Street and Broadway, two busy corridors in the historic waterfront district. Detectives are now assessing the materials and the incident. Investigators believe the notes originated from a white supremacist group, police said.
“Teen takeovers should result in teen chain gangs. Try to spit in our faces.”
Business owners reported seeing the bags hurled from a moving car. The messaging appeared to reference recent gatherings of young people in Fells Point. Police have not released information about suspects, the make or model of the vehicle, or the number of notes dispersed.
What authorities and witnesses say so far
- Packets contained printed messages in plastic bags weighted with rocks.
- Items were reportedly thrown from a vehicle along Thames Street and Broadway.
- Detectives are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
- Police believe the materials are linked to a white supremacist group.
Location and timing
| When | Where | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday morning | Fells Point (Thames St. and Broadway) | Notes in plastic bags with rocks thrown from a car |
The notes were discovered in a prominent commercial and residential area that draws significant foot traffic on weekends. Business operators alerted police after finding the bags outside storefronts and along sidewalks.
Investigative steps underway
Police did not disclose how many locations were affected or whether surveillance footage has been collected. Detectives are analysing the wording and packaging of the material, which they say may help determine its origin and whether criminal charges apply under hate-crimes provisions. No arrests had been announced as of the latest update. Officials also did not specify whether any individual or group was directly targeted beyond the generalised messaging in the notes.
Community impact and next moves
While the material’s language referenced youth gatherings in Fells Point, authorities have not linked the notes to a specific incident or event in the neighbourhood. The tenor of the message and investigators’ preliminary assessment of its source have raised concerns for residents and business owners about intimidation and the potential for copycat distribution. Police indicated the inquiry remains active and urged anyone with information to come forward.
The department has not provided additional comment beyond confirming the probe and the suspected connection to a white supremacist group. Further updates are expected as detectives review evidence and determine whether the case meets statutory thresholds for hate-crime charges.
