New hires to head Baltimore State’s Attorney’s high-profile major investigations, special victims units

Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates hired two prosecutors to lead the office’s high-profile special victims and major investigations units, and brought on a third attorney to spearhead a reconfigured post-conviction team. Samantha Mildenberg, who has prosecuted gang cases at the state and federal level, will be the division chief for the city prosecutor’s major investigations and narcotics units — which target organized crime and drug distribution, respectively, Bates’ office announced.