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Alston Charges Dropped After Victim Absent | Annapolis News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Summary
Baltimore prosecutors dropped all charges against Officer Emmanuel Alston after the alleged victim failed to appear in court, leaving prosecutors unable to prove the case without her testimony. Alston, 34, had been jailed and on home detention since his April arrest when he allegedly pulled a shotgun on a woman at his home — charges including assault were dismissed, allowing him to celebrate his release with family. Though cleared of those specific accusations, Alston still faces DWI charges in Baltimore County, remains suspended from police duties, and is under internal affairs investigation. He was hired by the department in 2019 and has endured months of legal and personal strain during this ordeal. 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. Sources: https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-police-officer-shotgun-charges-dropped-PKNPJUJGDRF65HZYC67ZXZ63PU/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ce26f90a3e0b6fd6 Report issues to [email protected].