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Bhadreshkumar Patel (right) is accused of killing his wife, Palak Patel (left), at a Hanover Dunkin’ on April 12, 2015. The suspect hasn’t been seen in the decade since then, so police increased the reward to $250,000.
Bhadreshkumar Patel (right) is accused of killing his wife, Palak Patel (left), at a Hanover Dunkin’ on April 12, 2015. The suspect hasn’t been seen in the decade since then, so police increased the reward to $250,000. (Courtesy of the Anne Arundel County Police Department)

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Man Who Sexually Abused Girl At Daycare Sentenced

A former police officer who sexually abused a 10-year-old at his then-wife's Owings Mills daycare was sentenced to prison, reports said.

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Allege Cover-Up At Towson's Calvert Hall

Students swam naked at this Catholic school in Baltimore County, a report said. New sexual abuse lawsuits allege decades of cover-up.

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2 Girls Sexually Abused, Pasadena Man Sentenced To Prison

Two girls were sexually abused by an Anne Arundel County man. They were 3 and 6 years old. The sex offender's prison sentence was announced.

Police Lieutenant Suspended After Bar Fight In DC: Authorities

A Prince George's County police lieutenant has been suspended after the Metropolitan Police Department said he was arrested for being involved in a bar fight.

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Man Who Killed Wife At Hanover Dunkin' Decade Ago Still Missing: FBI

A husband killed his wife at a Hanover Dunkin', police said. He hasn't been seen for 10 years. Detectives upped the reward to $250,000.

How To Help After Dad Killed In Crash, 3 Children Hospitalized

Destiny Wright, friend of the Lingenfelter family, has put together a GoFundMe to help them with medical expenses and funeral costs.

Conviction In Rachel Morin Murder Trial Makes Community Safer: Sheriff

A jury reached a verdict Monday in the Victor Martinez Hernandez murder trial. Testimony said DNA found on Rachel Morin matched the suspect.

Police To Patrol Mall 24 Hours A Day With Addition Of New Unit

Leaders have announced that a new police unit will be created in downtown Columbia to help patrol three specific areas, including the mall.

Suspects Threaten To Shoot Mom, Son After Stealing His Scooter: Police

Suspects threatened to shoot a boy and his mom after stealing his scooter, Anne Arundel police said. Officers arrested a man and two minors.

MD Senator's Trip To El Salvador Ends Without Prison Visit: 'This Is An Unjust Situation'

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Wednesday tried to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia at an El Salvador detention center but was turned away.

ICE Arrests Guatemalan Man In MD Charged With Murder Of Brother

A Guatemalan native living in Hyattsville will be deported by ICE. He faced a murder charge in the death of his brother in Maryland.

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