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MARYLAND — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

3-Month-Old's Mother Charged With Murder In Drowning: Police

A 3-month-old drowned in Maryland, police said, and the child's mother has been charged with murder.

Defense Official Killed Dogs With Jumper Cables In Dogfighting Ring

A former U.S. Department of Defense official from Arnold will serve time in federal prison for his role in a multi-state dogfighting ring. If one of the dogs lost a fight but did not die, the man killed the dog himself using jumper cables.

Sex With A Minor, Child Porn Charges Filed Against MD Man

A Maryland man faces numerous charges including producing and having child porn, unlawful sexual activity with a minor and more.

Racial Slur Written On Black Student's Desk At High School: Report

A racial slur written on the desk of a Black student at a high school has prompted renewed efforts to fight racism.

Police Chief Arrested After DUI Crash With Injuries

A community college's police chief has been arrested after officers said he was involved in a DUI crash with injuries.

Mysterious Drones Spotted In MD Amid Increased Sightings In NJ

The push for answers about drone sightings has reached the federal level. The FBI has opened an investigation as Maryland reports add to New Jersey ones.

• Former Gov. Hogan Spots Drones Over MD Home, Slams Feds 'Negligence'

Trombone Emoji 'Womp Womp' Sound Created By Students To Go Global

Former students proposed adding a trombone emoji to the Unicode library and recently heard that it's been approved for worldwide use.

100 MPH Police Chase Ends With Deadly Crash, Charges Against Officers

An unauthorized police chase reached 100 mph and ended with one dead, the attorney general said. The officers face misconduct charges.

Man Who Helped Steal $35K From ATM Sentenced

A man who helped his co-conspirators break into an ATM at a convenience store has been sentenced for his role.

Hate Crime Charges Dropped For Most MD College Students In Attack

The hate crime charges were dropped for most Maryland college students accused of beating a gay man who planned to have sex with a 16-year-old.

Luigi Mangione: Murder Suspect's Family Donates Millions To Charity

Before Luigi Mangione was accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, his family donated millions of dollars to Maryland hospitals and schools.

• Gov. Moore On Luigi Mangione Arrest: Condemns 'Cold Blood' Attacks
• ‘Deny Defend Depose’ Banner Hung Over I-83 In Baltimore: Mangione Case
• From Privileged And Popular To An Accused Killer: The Story Of Luigi Mangione
• MD Man Charged With Murder In Health Care CEO's Killing

More Top Headlines

• Man Fatally Stabbed In Towson Apartment Complex: Police
• 18 Sickened At John Carroll School, Emergency Responders On Site
• 2 Men Fatally Shoot Each Other In Prince George's Parking Lot
• Convicted Felon Who Shot Himself Sentenced For Having A Gun
• Fatal Shooting Victim ID’ed After Towson’s 2nd Homicide Of Week
• Lyon Sisters Killer To Start Sentence For 1975 MD Murders: Report
• Glen Burnie 'Boom' Under Investigation, No Injuries Or Damage Reported
• 5 Baltimore County Executive Finalists To Replace Congress-Bound Olszewski
• Arbutus Apartment Fire Kills 38-Year-Old Man: Officials
• 2 Teens Charged As Adults In 19-Year-Old's Fatal Shooting
• Abingdon Man Convicted Of Raping Minor On Cruise Ship
• Man Seeking Sex With Teen Boy Arrested As Part Of Sting Operation

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