Recent stories by Paul West

8:30 PM CDT, October 25, 2010

Sun poll: Kratovil-Harris race dead even

Democratic Rep. Frank Kratovil and Republican challenger Andy Harris are running dead even in Maryland's hottest midterm election contest, a new Baltimore Sun poll shows.

8:46 PM CDT, October 25, 2010

Sun poll: Mikulski builds wide lead in Senate contest

The first and likely only debate between Sen. Barbara Mikulski and Republican challenger Eric Wargotz appeared unlikely to alter the dynamics of a U.S. Senate contest that seems all but decided.

9:28 AM CDT, June 14, 2010

Hunted officer turns self in

The Baltimore police officer facing a first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of an unarmed former Marine was ordered held without bail Monday morning, more than a day after his uncertain whereabouts triggered an intense search that ended when he surrendered with his attorney.

11:05 AM CDT, June 13, 2010

Dozens gather at vigil for Marine fatally shot in Mount Vernon

About 100 people gathered Saturday on the green in front of City Hall to remember Tyrone Brown, the 32-year-old former Marine whose fatal shooting in Mount Vernon ultimately led to a first-degree murder charge against a Baltimore police officer.