Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan spoke about the rioting in Baltimore Tuesday, saying it could be the beginning of new partnerships to help the city. He did however promise “criminal activity will not be tolerated.”
“We’re not going to have a repeat of last night. It’s not going to happen tonight,” Hogan said in a press conference, referring to violence and unrest Monday night.
The violence is not accomplishing anything, he said. “It’s counterproductive.”
Hogan promised that Maryland would help get Baltimore “back on track,” adding that he had met with community and faith leaders and plans to speak with President Obama again later on in the day.
According to Hogan, violence in Baltimore began around 3 p.m. EST; He then declared a state of emergency around 6 p.m. after speaking with Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.
“We are going to put as much manpower and resources” on the street as possible, Hogan reiterated to reporters.
Hogan said he has activated 2,000 volunteers and is sending in another 1,000 National Guard members. New Jersey is also sending police officers, he added.
“This isn’t the Baltimore we know and love,” Hogan concluded.
A curfew has been placed on Baltimore, from 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
