Students Tied To Chairs | Child Sex Trafficking | Dog Saved From Fire: MD News

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.

2 Accused Of Child Sex Trafficking In Baltimore County

Two men were charged with sex trafficking of a minor, the Maryland State Police reported. Troopers said two girls who were trafficked were rescued.

• School Staffer Charged With Sex Offense Involving Student: Howard County Police
• Man Charged With Child Porn Distribution

Dog Found In House Fire Given Oxygen With Special Pet Mask

A dog suffering from smoke inhalation due to a house fire in Chillum was rejuvenated with oxygen through a special pet mask that medics had.

Students With Autism Tied To Chairs, Moms Sue School System: Report

Two autistic, nonverbal children attending Seat Pleasant Elementary School last fall allegedly were tied to their classroom chairs with bungee cords by their first-grade teacher,reports say, prompting their mothers to sue the school district.

DNA Testing Solves Case Of Raped, Strangled Woman In 1998

The suspect wanted in a 27-year-old homicide case has been identified thanks to investigative genetic genealogy. Authorities say the mystery around the January 1998 death of Sheryl Crandell has been solved.

School Staffer Had Sex With Student, Faces Charges: Police

A male high school staff member has been charged with third-degree sexual assault after Howard County police said he had sex with a teenage boy off school property. The pair met through a dating app.

Woman Who Impersonated Nurses Sentenced: DOJ

A Baltimore County woman who impersonated nurses was sentenced to prison, prosecutors said. She used stolen licenses to work in 40 places.

13 MD Hospitals Earn 'A' Grade In New Safety Ranking

A new hospital safety report from Leapfrog grades all general hospitals in the United States in terms of safety. See Maryland's hospital grades.

Johns Hopkins University To Make Tuition Free For More Students

Johns Hopkins officials said the program means more than 85% of American households will be able to attend the school tuition-free.

Giant Joro Spider In MD: Residents Urged To Report Sightings

The giant Joro spider, a Post-It Note-sized, flying arachnid, was first seen in Maryland in 2022. A professor wants residents to help track it.

Timeline For Housing, Shops At Anne Arundel Train Station Revealed

A mixed-use community with housing and shops is coming to the Odenton train station. Planners revealed the cost, timeline and developers.

Cop Indicted, Charged With Attempted Murder After Viral Chase Video

The officer faces several other charges following the Oct. 28 incident, including assault, reckless driving and misconduct in office.

Flight Cancellations Disrupt Travel In MD

Swaths of flights were canceled this week to scale back demands on the nation's aviation system. Air traffic should eventually return to normal as the federal government reopens.

House Votes To End Shutdown: See How MD Delegation Voted

The House narrowly passed the spending package to reopen the government in a 222-209 vote Wednesday. Here's how Maryland representatives voted.

• Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: How MD Senators Voted

Holiday Events

The holidays are approaching quickly. Festivities are already planned, and Santa Claus is ready for visits at malls statewide. Here are Patch's guides to all the celebrations.

• When, Where To See Santa At Shopping Malls Across MD
• Anne Arundel County Events
• Bel Air Events
• Havre De Grace Events
• Baltimore County Events
• Ellicott City Events
• Columbia Events

More Top Headlines

• Inclusive Playground Opens At Harford Community College
• Train Collides With Car, 2 People Evaluated At The Scene
• Nominate Principal, Teacher For Howard County Annual Award
• Dozens Of Homes Evacuated After Vehicle Hits Edgewater Building, Gas Meter: Officials
• Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In MD?
• Bel Air Couple Killed In Delaware Car Crash
• Nearly A Dozen Marylanders Cited For Black Bear Hunting Violations
• Man Arrested, Charged In Triple Stabbing In Montgomery County
• Unusual Odor Forced Evacuation At Perry Hall Middle School
• New Whole Blood Program Aims To Save Lives
• 3 Pocket Pantries Pop Up Across Howard County
• Police Officer Dies After 24 Years With PGPD
• Tentative Graduation Ceremony Schedule Released For HCPSS Students
• Trails, Nature Center Included In Oakington Peninsula Park System Plan

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