Flamethrower For Trump | Dead Mom In Car | Wife Shoots Husband | 'Vulgar' Book Ban: 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.

Man Sentenced After Burning 'Trump' Into Road Using Flamethrower

A man who used a flamethrower to burn the words "TRUMP" and "USA" into a public road pleaded guilty to a criminal charge.

Wife Fatally Shot Husband During Argument: Police

Police said a man was fatally shot during an argument with his wife in their Bowie hone. She has been charged with murder.

Man Who Drove Dead Mother To PA Now Charged With 2 MD Murders

Nearly four months after authorities arrested a homeless man for driving his dead mother's body to Pennsylvania, the suspect has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in Baltimore County, authorities said.

'Vulgar' Book Banned By School Board, Parents Speak Out

The award-winning illustrated novel "Flamer" by Mike Curato was removed from a school library during a closed-door session in late June, with parents and teachers divided on whether to keep the book.

Lawmakers Call Denial Of Disaster Aid For Western MD Floods A ‘Gut Punch'

State leaders plan to appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of disaster assistance for Western Maryland communities slammed by flooding in May. The denial contrasted with FEMA's approval of $11.7 million in disaster aid for areas of West Virginia hit by flooding and tornadoes in June.

West Nile Virus Found In Mosquito In MD

The state sprayed for mosquitoes in the Bowie area after a captured mosquito tested positive for the West Nile virus.

MD Had Largest Single-Month Drop In Federal Jobs In Almost 3 Decades

Maryland’s newest jobs report for June showed a decline of 8,500 total jobs, including a net loss of 2,900 jobs in the public sector, which pushed the state’s unemployment rate up slightly, from 3.2 in May to 3.3% in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

FBI Agent Convicted Of Raping 3 Women At His Tattoo Parlors

Suspended FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia was convicted of multiple charges last week after prosecutors said he raped three women at tattoo shops he owned in Gaithersburg and Potomac.

Police ID Woman Killed In Crash On Great Seneca Highway

Authorities have released the name of a Germantown woman who died when she was thrown from her car in a crash.

Trump Threatens Washington Commanders Stadium Deal If Name Isn't Changed

President Trump is threatening the new stadium plans of the Washington Commanders if the team doesn't change its name back to the Redskins.

More Top Headlines

• Tax Preparer Sentenced For Filing False Returns
• Teen Charged With Murder In Glen Burnie Shooting
• Child Porn Charges Lead To Firing Of Day School Employee
• Man Dies Following Trench Collapse In Owings Mills

• Arsonist, Stalker Sentenced For 2023 Blaze That Injured Firefighter
• Country Market, 2 Vehicles Damaged In Possible Arson Fire
• Status Of Teacher Acquitted Of Abuse Still Unclear: Report
• Driver Flees Scene After Fatally Hitting Bicyclist
• Multi-State Crime Spree Case Solved By Police
• Pedestrian Fatally Hit By SUV Identified By Police
• Maryland Fires Back Against EPA Claims About Its Offshore Wind Permit
• As Immigration Arrests Surge, So Does Number Of MD Sheriffs Agreeing To Work With ICE
• School Redistricting Plan Released By Anne Arundel Superintendent
• Justice Department, Conservative Law Firm Set Sights On MD Voter Registrations

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