Ed Norris
Encyclopedia
Edward T. Norris is an American
radio host
and former law enforcement officer in Maryland. His talk show
, the Ed Norris Show, airs on WJZ-FM
(105.7 The Fan) in Baltimore
, Maryland
. Norris, a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department, served as police commissioner for Baltimore from 2000 to late 2002 and Maryland State Police
in 2003. Norris was later convicted of a felony and spent six months in federal prison.
by Mayor Martin O'Malley
. He left the Baltimore Police Department in December 2002 in a flurry of media speculation about acrimony between Norris and staffers in the O'Malley administration. Norris continues to have an acrimonious relationship with members of the O'Malley administration.
In 2002, Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich
appointed Norris as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police
. He resigned from that position when he was indicted on criminal charges. Norris continues to have a good relationship with Ehrlich, who is a frequent guest on the Ed Norris Show.
On March 8, 2004 Norris pled guilty to federal corruption and tax charges. Norris was sentenced to six months in federal prison to be followed by three years of supervised probation and ordered to perform 500 hours of community service.
Despite pleading guilty, Norris has stated that he believes he was politically railroaded by an overzealous prosecutor. In an October 9, 2006 newspaper article Norris admitted to using the money from the alleged accounts, but said that he paid it back in full before he left office to take the position of Maryland State Police Superintendent. "Even things that weren’t questionable I paid back."
. The show focuses mainly on Baltimore and national sports, but occasionally it touches on other issues such as crime and Maryland politics.
Norris also had a recurring minor role on HBO's The Wire
, appearing in various episodes throughout the show's five season run as a homicide detective of the same name. His appearances are a source of irony on the show, and he is often given dialogue bemoaning the state of the police department. In addition, Norris faced a long prison sentence for an allegation of mortgage fraud, a charge also used against Sen. Clay Davis
in the series.
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radio host
Radio personality
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and former law enforcement officer in Maryland. His talk show
Talk radio
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, the Ed Norris Show, airs on WJZ-FM
WJZ-FM
WJZ-FM is a radio station licensed to Catonsville, Maryland, and broadcasting from studios in suburban Towson, Maryland. The station is owned by CBS Radio.-History of the WJZ-FM callsign:...
(105.7 The Fan) in Baltimore
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, Maryland
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. Norris, a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department, served as police commissioner for Baltimore from 2000 to late 2002 and Maryland State Police
Maryland State Police
The Maryland State Police is the official state police force of the state of Maryland. The Maryland State Police is headquartered at 1201 Reisterstown Road in the Pikesville CDP in unincorporated Baltimore County.-Organizational structure:...
in 2003. Norris was later convicted of a felony and spent six months in federal prison.
Law enforcement career
In March 2000, Norris was selected to become Police Commissioner of the Baltimore Police DepartmentBaltimore Police Department
The Baltimore Police Department provides police services to the city of Baltimore, Maryland and was officially established by the Maryland Legislature on March 16, 1853...
by Mayor Martin O'Malley
Martin O'Malley
Martin Joseph O'Malley is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as the 61st Governor of Maryland. Previously, he served as the mayor of Baltimore from 1999 to 2007. He is currently the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.-Early life, education and career:O'Malley...
. He left the Baltimore Police Department in December 2002 in a flurry of media speculation about acrimony between Norris and staffers in the O'Malley administration. Norris continues to have an acrimonious relationship with members of the O'Malley administration.
In 2002, Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich
Robert Ehrlich
Robert Leroy "Bob" Ehrlich, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 60th Governor of Maryland from 2003 to 2007. A Republican, he became governor after defeating Democratic opponent Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a member of the Kennedy family, 51% to 48% in the 2002 elections...
appointed Norris as Superintendent of the Maryland State Police
Maryland State Police
The Maryland State Police is the official state police force of the state of Maryland. The Maryland State Police is headquartered at 1201 Reisterstown Road in the Pikesville CDP in unincorporated Baltimore County.-Organizational structure:...
. He resigned from that position when he was indicted on criminal charges. Norris continues to have a good relationship with Ehrlich, who is a frequent guest on the Ed Norris Show.
Indictment
In December 2003, Norris was indicted on three charges by U.S. Attorney Thomas DiBiagio. Two of the counts charged Norris had made illegal personal expenditures of over $20,000 to pay for expensive gifts, personal expenses, and extramarital affairs with at least six women from the Baltimore Police Department’s supplemental account. The third count alleged that he had lied on a mortgage application, stating that approximately $9,000 he received from his father was not a gift, as was stated in the loan, but a loan.On March 8, 2004 Norris pled guilty to federal corruption and tax charges. Norris was sentenced to six months in federal prison to be followed by three years of supervised probation and ordered to perform 500 hours of community service.
Despite pleading guilty, Norris has stated that he believes he was politically railroaded by an overzealous prosecutor. In an October 9, 2006 newspaper article Norris admitted to using the money from the alleged accounts, but said that he paid it back in full before he left office to take the position of Maryland State Police Superintendent. "Even things that weren’t questionable I paid back."
Radio career/other media
Norris is currently the host of the Ed Norris Show on WJZ-FM (105.7 The Fan) in Baltimore, Maryland. The show broadcasts from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM Eastern TimeNorth American Eastern Time Zone
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. The show focuses mainly on Baltimore and national sports, but occasionally it touches on other issues such as crime and Maryland politics.
Norris also had a recurring minor role on HBO's The Wire
The Wire (TV series)
The Wire is an American television drama series set and produced in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon, the series was broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States...
, appearing in various episodes throughout the show's five season run as a homicide detective of the same name. His appearances are a source of irony on the show, and he is often given dialogue bemoaning the state of the police department. In addition, Norris faced a long prison sentence for an allegation of mortgage fraud, a charge also used against Sen. Clay Davis
Clay Davis
State Senator R. Clayton "Clay" Davis is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actor Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Davis is a corrupt Maryland State Senator with a reputation for pocketing bribes...
in the series.