Police Officer suspended without pay after criminal charges are filed
Officer Wesley Cagle is a 14-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department. He was assigned to Eastern District patrol. Cagle was placed on routine administrative leave following the incident in December of 2014. In early January, Cagle’s police powers were suspended.
On August 19, 2015, Cagle was charged criminally and suspended without pay from the Baltimore Police Department.
Joint Press Release:
Charges Filed Against Officer Cagle
For Immediate Release 8/19/2015
Today, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby and Interim Police Commissioner Kevin Davis announced the charging of Officer Wesley Cagle. The charges were a result of evidence gathered by a joint effort between the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and the Baltimore Police Department (BPD).
Based on the investigation, four BPD officers responded to a report of a commercial burglary in progress. As the burglary suspect exited the commercial property, he was confronted by two officers. After being given verbal commands to show the officers his hands, the burglary suspect reached down. In fear of their safety, those two officers discharged their departmental issued firearms multiple times, striking the burglary suspect several times and causing him to fall to the floor.
According to eyewitness accounts, while the burglary suspect was lying on the floor and the other two officers continued to cover him with their guns drawn, Officer Cagle came out of the alley in the rear of the store, walked in front of the other officers, and approached the burglary suspect with his gun drawn. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect was no longer considered a potential threat when Officer Cagle then took aim and fired his .40 caliber departmental issued firearm one time striking the burglary suspect in the groin area.
The investigation revealed that the other three officers who responded to the scene acted legally and within BPD protocol—including the two officers who fired their service weapons upon confronting the suspect, who has since been charged with burglary.
The charges against Officer Wesley Cagle are as follows:
1. Attempted First Degree Murder (Life)
2. Attempted Second Degree Murder (30 years)
3. First Degree Assault (25 years)
4. Second Degree Assault (10 years)
5. Use of a Handgun in a Crime of Violence (20 years)
“I take this oath seriously, and I want the public to know that my administration is committed to creating a fair and equitable justice system for all— no matter your occupation, your age, your race, your color, or your creed,” said Mosby. “It is my job to examine and investigate the evidence of each case and apply those facts to the elements of a crime in order to make a determination as to whether individuals should be prosecuted.”
"Today's serious criminal charges against a Baltimore Police Officer happened because our internal investigations worked. When we establish evidence that a police officer commits a crime, our hand in glove relationship with the State's Attorney Office will ensure justice prevails," said Interim Commissioner Kevin Davis. "The hardworking men and women of the Baltimore Police Department expect public safety leadership to ensure those who put on this patch and wear this badge represent the values of our organization and community."
*** The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt***
































