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Cops Shoot Man, Dog | Free Food For Furloughed Feds | Firefighter Child Porn: MD Weekend

Police shot a man and his biting dog. A restaurant has free meals for furloughed federal workers. A firefighter faces child porn charges.

Reports said the Baltimore Police Department shot a man and his dog after the animal repeatedly bit its owner Sunday.
Reports said the Baltimore Police Department shot a man and his dog after the animal repeatedly bit its owner Sunday. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up the stories you may have missed to prepare you for the week ahead.

Major headlines include police shooting a man and his dog during an attack, free meals for furloughed workers and child pornography charges against a firefighter. Plus, a fundraiser is supporting a pet pig attacked by a dog.

Here are some of Maryland's top stories from this weekend:

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Police Shoot Man, His Dog During Attack: Reports

Police shot a man and his dog, reports said. The animal was repeatedly biting its 33-year-old owner.

Free Meals For Furloughed Workers At Popular Restaurant

This popular restaurant is offering free meals for furloughed federal government workers.

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Child Porn Charges Filed Against Firefighter

A firefighter was arrested and charged with multiple counts of possessing and distributing child pornography.

Montgomery County Rallies Behind Pet Pig After Vicious Dog Attack

The pig's owner is asking for the public's help in funding his veterinary care, according to GoFundMe.

Man Dies After Hitting Pole While Fleeing Police: Authorities

A man was killed in a crash Sunday after fleeing police, according to law enforcement.

Essex Crash Involving Police Hospitalizes 2: Report

Two people were hospitalized after a Saturday evening crash involving a police vehicle, a report said.

Firefighters Battle Blaze Inside Chimney That Spread To Home's Roof

Firefighters fought a blaze that sparked inside a house's chimney. No injuries were reported.

Motorcyclist Killed After Being Thrown From Bike: Police

A man has died after police say the motorcycle he was driving left the roadway.

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