We Own This City

Baltimore, 2015. As riots erupt across the city, the tumult reveals the underside of the bustling metropolis where drug and violent crime have surged, sending homicide rates to their highest level in over twenty years. Within this chaos, the city's police department relies heavily on Sgt Wayne Jenkins and his elite team of plain-clothed officers known as the Gun Trace Task Force. These officers are heralded as the city's unsung heroes, tirelessly working to remove drugs and guns from the streets, ostensibly to restore peace and order.

However, beneath their commendable facade lies a shocking reality that unravels in We Own This City by Justin Fenton. The task force, cloaking themselves in a veneer of integrity and bravery, has been engaging in a disturbing pattern of corruption. They have been systematically stealing drugs and money, manipulating evidence, and exploiting the very system meant to uphold the law. The book capably demonstrates how they eluded suspicion and accountability, preying on the disbelief that anyone would trust the word of criminals, smugglers, or ordinary citizens over the decorated officers of an elite task force.

We Own This City is a riveting and meticulously reported account that not only chronicles the destruction wrought by such profound corruption but also powerfully highlights the social and systemic issues within law enforcement in Baltimore. Justin Fenton, an award-winning investigative journalist, delves deep into the proceedings, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the scandal that shook the city to its core.

The book is a compelling narrative, filled with intricate details and personal stories, making it an essential read for those interested in true crime, police corruption, and the broader implications of justice and accountability in modern society.