Western District
Email: WesternDistrict@BaltimorePolice.org
Address: 1034 N. Mount Street, Baltimore, Md., 21217
Phone: 410.396.2477
Western District Commander's Monthly Crime and Community Meeting
3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. - Western District Roll Call Room and Virtual via Zoom
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97279954248
- Meeting ID: 972 7995 4248
- Passcode: 899406
Phone Number: 1-301-715-8592
- Meeting ID: 97279954248
- Passcode: 899406
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District Information
The Western District is comprised of several historic neighborhoods such as Sandtown-Winchester, Penn-North and Druid Hill. The Western District is also home to Coppin State University, one of the nation's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities, known for its nursing and teaching programs.
Part of this area is known for its jazz roots, producing famous artists such as Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, Ethel Ennis and Rivers Chambers. In the 1950s, Pennsylvania Avenue, more commonly referred to as “The Avenue,” was the heart of Baltimore’s jazz scene. The Royal Theater, Club Tijuana and The Comedy Club were just a few of the popular jazz venues for both local and nationally known jazz artists.
Major Natalie Preston
Major Natalie Preston has been appointed as the District Commander of the Western District.
Major Preston has served the Baltimore Police Department since 2000. She was promoted to Major in 2024, Lieutenant in 2015 and Sergeant in 2010. Major Preston previously served in the Central District and Northeastern District. She has most recently served as the Public Safety Data Liaison.
Major Preston holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Coppin State University and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Coppin State University. She is currently pursuing a degree in Addictions Counseling.
Captain Ramone Luke
Captain Ramone Luke serves as the Executive Officer of the Western District.
Captain Luke joined the BPD in 2014 and began his career as a patrol officer in the Western District. Throughout his tenure, he has served in various capacities across the Operations and Compliance Bureaus, most recently as the Audits and Inspections Commander. He previously served with the Central District, Western District BCIC, Western District Patrol and the Child Abuse Unit. Captain Luke holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Baltimore.