Baltimore gas station struggles with drug deals, manager and community at odds

[@dungeonkeeper42]

That lady that they interviewed was insufferable. It's people in her community that are victimizing the business. And then once it closes she will complain about "food deserts" and racism.

[@Edwardsjm]

Professional victims

[@KasirRham]

You know the drill. No compassion for this man or his family losing money to these criminals but once they close the doors it'll be "food desert" this, "lack of resources" that

[@hardbodyradioreviews2910]

What the fk is this lady talking about!?!?!

[@mikeymarriott]

Wow, it’s like that woman is blaming the store owner for the problems and not the drug dealers. I think she must drive an electric car if she wants the gas station gone. I just can’t wrap my head around the logic that people bring to the table in some of these neighborhoods

[@baja8072]

It's Baltimore, hon. Expect uneducated locals within the communities. She's probably spent a fair amount of buying drugs from those boys herself

[@mattmullins7369]

She is and showing racial bias.

[@Vercingetorix504]

How dumb are you 😂

[@kevingrace945]

she wants someone else to take over the business? Same thing will continue to happen. The Giant's is closing due to shoplifting. So if he closes that will be 2 businesses gone. Maybe they need a new president for that community group, she is blaming the owner and not the drug dealers. The man tried putting a fence in the back

[@rakialogan3372]

That whole area looks a mess she is not good for that area at all

[@WuotaniRuoperath]

If you open up a business in a black community, what do you truly expect? Don’t turn to the government either. They’ll defend the criminals and blame you. Pattern recognition is crucial to your own survival and business.

[@mattmullins7369]

Bingo.

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

This is exactly why businesses are closing and leaving the states. I own a small business in Baltimore county, and if I had the resources, I would move out of Maryland

[@petermcgill7297]

That woman sounds like a fool

[@kevingrace945]

everyone should contact that woman and ask her about her comments which make no sense

[@SrAntonio301]

None at all - she’s literally victim blaming.

[@taer7097]

Doxx a woman for having a different opinion 😂😂😂

[@kevingrace945]

@@taer7097 different?! its not normal

[@s.o3672]

Wait time out ! This grown women is blaming the store owner who pays taxes. Not the dealers?? Unbelievable ! Bad leadership from this woman here

[@wuluminati9622]

She saying he was tolerant of the drug dealing because it wasn't effecting him at first. Now it is and he wants to complain when the money stops

[@kevingrace945]

yeah that was what I was thinking. They showed how many times the police were called. Same thing will happen if someone else takes over the business

[@MystikalSmoker1776]

@@wuluminati9622 people suddenly don't want to go there because of something that's been going on for a while? She's a bird brain.

[@felixrican86]

See how the media tries to pit us against one another. They literally went out and found the one lady who is mad about a store owner not wanting drug dealing in front of his store....and tried to make her the face of the community! 🙄 Can we stay focused on the actual issue here @WBFF?

[@rakialogan3372]

​@@felixrican86that president in that community she has a lot to do with buisness owners of that area so yes she is the face of that area

[@Dezil]

So she’s upset businesses are joining her cause?

[@PoliteTia]

This is the president of the Edmunson Village Community Association, pontificating like this? Seems there has never been a joint effort.

[@derrickctv1820]

Damn 1786 calls. Anyone that opens a business in Baltimore is crazy. They fucking up his legal money hustling in and out of his store.

[@relanaallen5513]

Who is this woman running her mouth. Who is WE would like to see his business closed. She is really something.

[@berniebutler5549]

Don't be mad at the business owner, let's be mad at the GRIMY LOWLIFE INDIVIDUALS THAT PERPETRATE THE CRIMES. Y'ALL KNOW WHO THEY ARE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND SAY NOTHING. HOLD THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABLE THAT HAVE BEEN ALLOWING THIS..

[@CharmDupes1300]

She blaming the victim. What a Tuesday.

[@bckennyk]

She wild for tryna blame him, when he's trying to bring light to the drug issue around his property. She claims they been dealing with him for years and mentioned issued but what issues!?, you didn't even state what the issue what with his business was. Regardless how does that impact the fact he's tryna remove drug activity from his store, wouldn't that benefit the neighborhood your representing too!!

[@ugandanlove7843]

What better time than now lady ? How is she a community leader 🤔

[@mattmullins7369]

Washington is coming off as low-key racist. She made several comments that alluded to that. As a Community "leader" she's horrible. We ALL know what goes down in the Village.

[@mattmullins7369]

And before anyone come at me, I'm black and grew up downtown. We see this every day. She said she would be happy if they picked up shop and left because they take our money. If we are being honest, the majority of these businesses are owned by those of Middle Eastern Nationality, set up shop in our hoods, and the Police and other "leaders" are aware of what goes down. If it was black owned, this too would still be a problem.

[@courtneycurtis4991]

She sitting g here saying why now...like why the hell not...he's tried to solve the problem that effects his livelihood be for real.she rather see a padlock put on his store than to see the problem rectified..what a shame

[@dhizzle8639]

That is a hilarious amount of ego that woman and the community are carrying around. What person would open up another business around there? No one is that stupid.

[@preciousowusu7743]

She sounds ridiculous.

[@raymondthomas2987]

That lady sounded ridiculous

[@SkinnyCee]

She’s The Edmondson Village Community President That’s Out Of Control The People In That Community Need To Vote Her Off

[@felixrican86]

See how the media tries to pit us against one another. They literally went out and found the one lady who is mad about a store owner not wanting drug dealing in front of his store....and tried to make her the face of the community! 🙄 Can we stay focused on the actual issue here @WBFF?

[@FullyAutomaticAddict410]

"went out and found the one lady"??? She's the freaking president of the Edmon Village Comm Assoc🤨

[@RiverdaleKingz5660]

Ms. Washington sound pretty wack.

[@FreeRoamBaltimore]

What about the gas station at Morgan University?

[@FullyAutomaticAddict410]

Where that innocent man was killed waiting in line ....smh

[@epicfailhomey7546]

Ok, who interviewed the druggie?

[@pumpkingirl4229]

That woman should open up her store and then she will think differently..😝

[@carlevans1645]

Lmao that lady crazy u mad at him because he don’t want drugs dealers at the store

[@SrAntonio301]

I am trying to understand the point the lady is trying to make but I don’t get what she’s grasping at… it’s like she can’t articulate anything coherently. How does one with no elocution skills become the president of their community?

[@gregjames9875]

In Baltimore the mayor is a Democrat. The city council president is a Democrat. The city council members are all Democrats. The police commissioner is is appointed by city leadership. Baltimore's AG is a Democrat. The issues in Baltimore are not due to racism. The issues are due to culture. They are also the fault of the Democratic Party. The last Republican mayor of Baltimore left office in 1968..

[@Chicago48]

Owner needs private security.

[@suavee1001]

Why not now…? That’s a stupid question. Doesn’t address the issue at all.

[@DJ_CHARLITO_THE_GREAT]

You can't be serious...crime is crime wtf.... it affects everyone's bottom line....

[@reignman0311]

Shut it down then they start crying raysis, it's a no win situation in the hood, best idea, take your biznit to a red state, j/s

[@nannetteweitzel4713]

Sounds to me like she’s getting a piece of the action🤔🤨

[@reneemartin1604]

Yeah. Many stores and gas stations are permitting these drug dealing all around Baltimore especially those that sell drug use and package materials

[@Charles-d4e3b]

Define permit

[@elfowlkes]

He could close the store and operate from a window.

[@morecarstuff]

Monique tweakin fr

[@wildcricket]

It's not the gas station's manager's responsibility to be a cop and stop crime. That lady Mrs. Monique Is the real problem. 😶

[@TOPHITTA463]

This at every store in the hood guys selling drugs in front of stores to strangers, while cameras watching them 😂💯

[@AnniePA1960]

I think there is something else going on that no one is willing to talk about. Drug dealing doesn't bother a lot of city people, they will still go to the store. Were the dealers threatening people? Was the guy disrespectful? More to the story.

[@dstaff7373]

I work at a Gas station and I ASSURE you it's NOT wise to have People LOITERING around Doing Illicit Activities. BAD for BUSINESS and YOUR safety...

[@reignman0311]

@@dstaff7373 Exactly, some ppl just don't know how to take accountability for bad behavior though, always the victim.. j/s

[@hardbodyradioreviews2910]

Are you the lady from the video?

[@chancewebster7953]

2:39 'We should not have to tolerate what you're giving us'. What?

[@reneemartin1604]

I think she is saying why now when it has been happening so long

[@stevea6816]

he has apparently called hundreds of times without much help. now it is getting media attention. That woman is a moron or just is aligned with the criminals

[@wilburmitchell9735]

What else is new? These are Baltimore welcome committees are. Everywhere

[@taer7097]

Listen that store has had dealers in front of it for decades I don’t agree with the lady but the store owner def knew about them and has played a passive role for years the store wasn’t empty because of the dealers it was empty because of the cameras people are ALWAYS in that store

[@gunsmoke7573]

Not me.at that store I drive pass it nearly everyday and wouldn't think of stopping there for gas or anything else. The people in the neighborhood drove the Advance Auto out of business, the Giant Grocery is leaving, the Dollar Store manager was murdered, and the Popeye's is dirty. A policeman was killed across the street 20 years ago. From Swann Ave to Fremont, Edmonson Ave is a drug infested slum. lol

[@CharmaineWatson-yr7mj]

Take back your neighbor, pray those people out, I had to do that plenty of times. Your soon see them gone, because they have to obey the God that's inside of you. I pray for a safe neighborhood in Jesus name. AMEN ❤

[@jondoe8126]

lol literally. I remember one time I couldn’t even get in the store they was 10 deep smokin wit bitches by the door. I’m like dam this jant sweet the owners won’t sayin shit

[@Charles-d4e3b]

Cops fault again

[@J-nd9ub]

Not saying this one ... but many store owners get a piece of the action drug dealers make. She does have a point if he only started calling cops 6 months ago ... and has been there for years

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

You watch too much TV to

[@SkinnyCee]

He called the police over a thousand times

[@AdrianScottty]

Rodriguez Charles Gonzalez Joseph Lopez Amy

[@LabrellCain]

🤦🏿‍♂️

[@phatgirl5334]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@berniecohens6409]

He can always open a business in his own country 😂

[@SrAntonio301]

Hello Mr Shekelstein

[@gunsmoke7573]

They'll follow him wherever he goes.

[@berniecohens6409]

@@gunsmoke7573 get out of your feelings BOY

[@g-dcomplex1609]

Wbff struggling for clicks

[@baja8072]

WBFF in Baltimore has won many Emmy awards for outstanding journalism in case you weren't aware

[@hardbodyradioreviews2910]

Just wanted to just comment with anything huh?

[@richardeicholtz4868]

Well thanks to people like you they're getting their clicks.

[@rakialogan3372]

Not really they are doing there job unlike other new stations who cater to the BS mayor

[@manonanisland2712]

People probably don’t realize how many shootings have been at that gas station over the years, the owner is right and show just move his business elsewhere, They need to run a test on that weak ass gas he used to sale there also. I bet that’s why he’s losing business also.

[@aylalampang6732]

Blats are insane. Genetics are powerful.

[@leeoswald9799]

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