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Murder By Forklift | Holiday Lights Guide | 'The Wire' Star Dies: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

An early-morning blaze destroyed a Harford County barn and several pieces of farm equipment on Saturday, according to state fire officials.
An early-morning blaze destroyed a Harford County barn and several pieces of farm equipment on Saturday, according to state fire officials. (Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company)

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Maryland over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

2 Men Shoot Each Other During Argument: Police

Two men who argued in Dundalk traded gunshots, sending each other to an area hospital for treatment, Baltimore County police said Sunday.

'The Wire' Star, MD Native James Ransone, Found Dead

James Ransone, a Maryland native known for his roles in HBO's "The Wire" and multiple horror movie franchises, died by suicide, authorities said Sunday. He was 46.

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2025 Guide To Holiday Light Displays In MD

Patch has the scoop on where you can see dazzling Christmas light displays this holiday season across Maryland. Check out these photos shared by your neighbors.

Deadly MD Forklift Attack At Home Depot Ends In Murder Conviction

A man who ran over a woman with a stolen forklift at a Waldorf Home Depot store's parking lot has been convicted of murder, reports said.

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Fire Destroys Barn, Farm Equipment

A Saturday morning blaze destroyed a barn and several pieces of farm equipment, according to state fire officials. Damage is estimated at $70,000.

2nd Anne Arundel Police Officer Suspended On Assault Charge

A second Anne Arundel County police officer has been suspended with pay amid an assault investigation. Authorities said Sergeant B. Drabczyk was issued a criminal summons Friday by a Washington County District Court Commissioner after charges were filed by a community member.

Dentist Sentenced For Illegal Opioid Distribution

A Baltimore County dentist was sentenced on Friday for abusing his dental license by illegally distributing opioid medications to a former employee.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Multiple-Car Crash In Baltimore County

One person died and another was injured Saturday morning in a multiple-car crash in Baltimore County, according to state police.

Fire Causes $500K Damage To Abingdon Home

Two people lost their home days before Christmas after a fire broke out in the attached garage and caused extensive damage to the home Saturday.

Man Sentenced In Fatal 4th Of July Shooting That Killed 6-Year-Old

The man found guilty of fatally shooting a 6-year-old at a Fourth of July celebration has been sentenced in the child's death.

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