STATE OF MARYLAND VS. DAWNTA HARRIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY

The Jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018 in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did feloniously, willfully and of
deliberately premeditated malice aforethought kill and murder Amy Caprio.
(Murder-First Degree, CR.2.201, 1 0990)

This Charge Is Classified As A Felony And Is A Jailable Offense With A Maximum
Penalty Of Life Without The Possibility Of Parole.

SECOND coumK 8 2 2 54

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath

present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against

the eace, government and dignity of the State, did break and enter the dwelling house of
with the intent to

committheft in violation of CR 6.202 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(Burglary-First Degree, 2 3000)

This Charge ls Classified As A Felony And Is A Jailable Offense With A Maximum
Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 20 Years.

THIRD COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did conspire with Eugene Robert Genius
4th, Darrell Jaymar Ward and Derrick Eugene Matthews to break and enter the dwelling
house of the intent to
commit theft in violation of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(Conspiracy/Burglary-First Degree, CL, 2C3000)

This Charge Is Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 20 Years.

COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against

the eace, government and dignity of the State, did break and enter the dwelling of
to commit a crime. to wit
theft, in violation of CR 6-204 of the Annotate ary and.

(Burglary-Third Degree, CR.6.204, 2 3020)

This Charge ls Classified As A Felony And Is A Jailable Offense With A Maximum
Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 10 Years.

FIFTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the eace, government and dignity of the State, did break and enter the dwelling of

(Burglary-Fourth Degree-Dwelling, 2 3030)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 3 Years.

SIXTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did steal an Apple watch, Xbox, Heckler
Koch 9mm handgun and 15 round magazines, HP laptop, Alexa speaker, and a black
and green backpack of having a value of approximately $3000, at least
$1,500 but less than $25,000, in the violation of CR 7?104 of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.

(Theft: $1,500 To Under $25,000, CR.7.104, 1 1136)

 

This Charge ls Classified As A Felony And is A Jailable Offense With A Maximum
Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 5 Years And Fines Of Up To $10000.00.

SEVENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the eace overnment and dignity of the State, did break and enter the dwelling house

of m; with
the intent to commit theft in violation of CR 6.202 of the Annotated Code 0

ary and.
(Burglary-First Degree, 2 3000)

This Charge Is Classified As A Felony And Is A Jailable Offense With A Maximum
Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 20 Years.

EIGHTH COUNT
And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath

present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did conspire with Eugene Robert Genius

4th, Darr mar Ward and Derrick Eu ene Matthews to break and enter the dWelling
house of 
-, with the intent to commit theft in violation of the Annotate ary an .
(Conspiracy/Burglary-First Degree, CL, 2C3000)

This Charge is Classified As A Misdemeanor And is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of incarceration Up To 20 Years.

NINTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the eace, overnment and dignity of the State, did break and enter the dwelling of-
b, to commit a
crime, to wit: theft, in violation of CR 6-204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(Burglary-Third Degree, CR.6.204, 2 3020)

This Charge ls Classified As A Felony And Is A Jailable Offense With A Maximum
Penalty Of lncarceration Up To 10 Years.

TENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the ieace, government and dignity of the State, did break and enter the dwelling of -

(Burglary-Fourth Degree-Dwelling, 2 3030)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of lncarceration Up To 3 Years.

ELEVENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did steal a Kindle Fire, three bottles of
alcohol, a brass candlestick holder, Cool Ranch Doritos and Cheetos of 
- having a value of approximately $250, at least $100 but less than $1,500, in the
violation of CR 7-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(Theft: $100 To Under $1,500, CR.7.104, 1 1137)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of lncarceration Up To 6 Months And Fines Of Up To $500.00.

TWELFTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the eace, overnment and dignity of the State, was on the porch of

with the intent to commit
theft in violation of CR 6-205(c) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(Burglary- Fourth Degree Theft, 2 3040)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of lncarceration Up To 3 Years.

THIRTEENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did steal a box of dishes of

having a value of less than $100.00.

(Theft Less Than $100.00, 1 0521)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 90 Days And Fines Of Up To $500.00.

FOURTEENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the eace, overnment and dignity of the State, did steal a2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport of
Hhaving a value of $24000, at least $1,500 but less than $25,000, in the
violation of CR 7-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

(Theft: $1,500 To Under $25,000, CR.7.104, 1F1136)

This Charge Is Classified As A Felony And Is A Jailable Offense With A Maximum
Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 5 Years And Fines Of Up To $10000.00.

FIFTEENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the eace, overnment and dignity of the State, did steal a Maryland license plate

having a value of less than $100.00.
(Theft Less Than $100.00, 1 0521)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 90 Days And Fines Of Up To $500.00.

SIXTEENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against

the peace, government and dignity of the State, did possess a regulated firearm, to wit: a
Heckler Koch 9mm handgun, knowing the same to have been stolen.

(Regulated Firearm Stolen - Possess/Sell/TransferlDispose Of, PS.5.138, 1 2801)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 5 Years And Fines Of Up To $10000.00.

SEVENTEENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did, being under 21 years of age, possess
a regulated firearm, to wit: a Heckler Koch 9mm handgun. 
(Possess Regulated Firearm Being Under 21, 1 5285)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 5 Years And Fines Of Up To $10000.00.

EIGHTEENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did knowingly possess a regulated

firearm being a person who is a respondent who is under the age of 30 years at the time of
possession and has been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would
be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult.

(Regulated Possession, 1 1106)

This Charge ls Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 5 Years And Fines Of Up To $10000.00.

NINETEENTH COUNT

And the jurors of the State of Maryland, for the body of Baltimore County, do on their oath
present that DAWNTA HARRIS, on or about May 21, 2018, in Baltimore County, against
the peace, government and dignity of the State, did wear, carry and transport a handgun
upon and about their person.

(Wear, Carry And Transport Handgun Upon Their Person, CR.4.203, 1 5212)

This Charge Is Classified As A Misdemeanor And Is A Jailable Offense With A
Maximum Penalty Of Incarceration Up To 3 Years And Fines Of Up To $2500.00.

TO THE PERSON CHARGED:

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This paper charges you with committing a crime.

If you have been arrested and remain in custody, you have the right to have a

judicial officer decide whether you should be released from jail until your trial.

If you have been served with a citation or summons directing you to appear before

a judicial officer for a preliminary inquiry at a date and time designated or within

five days of service if no time is designated, a judicial officer will advise you of your

rights, the charges against you, and penalties. The preliminary inquiry will be

cancelled if a lawyer has entered an appearance to represent you.

You have the right to have a lawyer.

A lawyer can be helpful to you by:

(A) explaining the charges in this paper;

(B) telling you the possible penalties;

(C) Explaining any potential collateral consequences of a conviction, including
immigration consequences;

(D) helping you at trial;

(E) helping you protect your constitutional rights; and

(F) helping you to get a fair penalty i' convicted.

Even if you plan to plead guilty, a lawyer can be helpful.

If you are eligible, the Public Defender or a court-appointed attorney will represent

you at any initial appearance before a judicial officer and at any proceeding under

Rule 4-2162 to review an order of a District Court commissioner regarding pretrial

release. If you want a lawyer for any further proceeding, including trial, but do not

have the money to hire one, the Public Defender may provide a lawyer for you. To

apply for Public Defender representation, contact a District Court Commissioner.

If you want a lawyer but you cannot get one and the Public Defender will not

provide one for you, Contact the Court Clerk as soon as possible.

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DATE OF YOUR TRIAL TO GET A LAWYER. If you

do not have a lawyer before the trial date, you may have to go to trial without one.

.I. 3" ?1 by

 

Scott D. Shellenberger
State?s Attorney for Baltimore County

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Garret P. Glennon
Assistant State's Attorney for
Baltimore County