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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.

Pet Crematorium Accused Of Giving Fake Ashes: Reports

Dozens of decaying pet bodies were found "a soupy mess" in a hearse, reports said. A Maryland animal crematorium is accused of giving fake ashes.

'Banned' Books At Naval Academy Offered For Free At Bookstore

The Naval Academy library removed nearly 400 books on race and gender. A $50,000 fundraiser helped a bookstore offer the titles for free.

Supreme Court Signals Support For MD Parents Who Object To LGBTQ Books

Parents sued the Montgomery County school system after it stopped allowing them to pull their kids from lessons that included LGBTQ books.

Human Trafficking Ring Indicted On Hundreds Of Charges

Five people have been indicted in connection with a human trafficking and drug trafficking ring operating out of Howard County, officials said

48K Speeding Tickets Issued, MD Eyes Safer Work Zones

A 134 mph speeder received one of nearly 50,000 tickets issued in Maryland's push to protect work zones. See the new speed ticket fines.

Officer Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver At Crash Scene

A Fort Washington police officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver at a crash scene, Prince George's County Police said.

Former Raven Pauses ESPN Work, Plans Lawsuit After Rape Claim

Rape allegations led a former Baltimore Raven to pause work at ESPN. He plans to sue his accuser for defamation. "This is a shakedown."

• Ex-Raven Denies Rape Accusation, Says He Was Framed

Police Fatally Shoot Man Armed With Bow, Arrow In Arbutus: Authorities

A man armed with a bow and arrow was fatally shot by police, authorities said. The investigation sparked a lockout at three schools.

• Man, Police Involved In Fatal Arbutus Shooting Identified

Bay Bridge At Higher Risk Of Ship Strike

The Bay Bridge is at greater risk of a ship collision than newly built bridges. Safety improvements are underway. Here's what to expect.

Man Accused Of Impersonating A Police Officer

A 60-year-old Baltimore man was arrested and accused of impersonating a police officer, the Maryland State Police said.

More Top Headlines

• Owings Mills Man, 67, Fatally Struck While Changing Flat Tire On I-695
• $740K Lost In Carrier Scams Targeting Prince George's Residents
• Teen Dies 3 Days After Dad Killed, 2 Brothers Injured In Crash
• MD Reacts To Death Of Pope Francis: He 'Led With Humility, Compassion'
• Easter Sunday Shooting Suspect Caught With Help From Good Samaritan
• Employees Assaulted Trying To Stop Store Thefts: Howard County Police
• 5M Student Loan Borrowers Facing Mandatory Collections: See MD Impacts
• Driver Enters Plea, Could Serve Lighter Sentence In 2 Kids' Deaths
• Why Some Marylanders Will Get 2 Social Security Checks In May
• Woman Found Stabbed To Death 37 Years Ago, Detectives Ask For Help
• Officers ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of Stabbing Suspect
• Art Exhibit Featuring High School Masterpieces Open To Community
• Upper Marlboro Driver Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Severn Crash: Police
• Man Killed After Losing Control Of Vehicle, Crashing Into 2nd Vehicle
• 2 Pedestrians Die In Separate Anne Arundel Accidents

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