News Summary
Kevin Weaver, a 41-year-old bouncer, has been charged with first-degree aggravated assault after a viral altercation outside the Cross Street Public House. The incident involved Weaver placing a Loyola University Maryland student in a chokehold, leading to a police investigation and public outcry. The Cross Street Public House stated that Weaver was not an employee and distanced themselves from his security company. This event has raised concerns about safety in the Federal Hill neighborhood amid rising crime rates.
Baltimore, MD – Kevin Weaver, a 41-year-old bouncer, has been charged with first-degree aggravated assault following a viral incident that took place outside the Cross Street Public House on Saturday. Weaver turned himself in to the Baltimore Police on Wednesday and is currently being held at Baltimore City Central Booking pending a bail decision by a court commissioner.
The confrontation, which has since garnered over 9.5 million views in just three days after being shared on social media by Barstool Loyola, reportedly involved Weaver placing a man in a chokehold. The individual, identified as a student from Loyola University Maryland, attempted to signal that he could not breathe by tapping Weaver on the shoulder during the altercation.
Witnesses captured video footage showing the intensity of the situation, where bystanders can be heard urging Weaver to release the man from the chokehold. It escalated further when Weaver dragged the man toward the street, eventually thrusting his head into the window of a parked car, shattering the glass. The video concluded with another individual, wearing a security shirt, intervening to assist in restraining the student.
The Cross Street Public House issued a statement confirming that Weaver was not an employee of the establishment and announced that they would no longer engage with the security company, Ace Event Services Group, that provided his services.
Prior to Weaver’s turn-in, the Baltimore Police had launched an investigation after the video drew significant public attention. Notably, the police department had not received any initial calls regarding the incident, suggesting it went unreported in real-time.
This incident has sparked broader discussions regarding safety and crime in the Federal Hill neighborhood, which has seen a noted increase in crime this year. Statistics indicate that there have been a total of 244 crimes reported in the area so far in 2025. In response to the incident and the rising concerns, Baltimore Councilman Yitzy Schleifer has called for accountability for both bouncers involved in the altercation.
The fallout from this event continues to unfold, with ongoing discussions about the implications for security practices and public safety in Baltimore’s nightlife scene. As investigations proceed, the community remains vigilant about safety measures and the accountability of those in security roles.
As of now, it is expected that Weaver will not be processed until later Wednesday or Thursday morning, as legal proceedings develop in the aftermath of this incident.
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- CBS News
- Wikipedia: Assault
- The Banner
- Google Search: Baltimore Federal Hill chokehold
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- Baltimore Sun
- Encyclopedia Britannica: public safety
- Fox 5 DC
- Google News: Baltimore crime 2025
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