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Fatal Shooting Over TV Remote | Kids Neglected By Parents | Animals Die In Multiple Fires: MD Weekend

Fires killed horses and a dog. A man killed his roommate over a TV remote. And parents face prison time for neglecting their children.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal said this Westminster barn caught fire Sunday, killing four horses and injuring three humans.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal said this Westminster barn caught fire Sunday, killing four horses and injuring three humans. (Courtesy of the Office of the State Fire Marshal)

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Here are some of Maryland's top stories from this weekend:

Barn Fire Kills Horses, Injures People: Officials

Find out what's happening in Anne Arundelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

A barn fire killed horses and injured people, officials said. The blaze caused $250,000 in damage.

Dog Killed In House Fire That Caused $120K Damage

A house fire caused $120,000 damage and killed a resident's dog, the state fire marshal said. The fire began in the kitchen.

Find out what's happening in Anne Arundelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Fatal Shooting Over TV Remote Leads To Prison Sentence For Roommate

A Springdale man has been sentenced in connection to the fatal shooting of his roommate over a TV remote.

Dad Faces 100 Years In Prison For Abusing Kids, Mom Admits Child Neglect

A 35-year-old father of four has been convicted of four counts of first-degree child abuse in the abuse of four of his children, and faces 100 years in prison. The children's mother has pleaded guilty to 11 counts of child neglect.

Former DMV Principal, Olympian Arrested By ICE: Reports

Immigration officers arrested a former Baltimore and DC principal, reports said. He was also an Olympian. "There were no red flags."

13 Residents Displaced After Vehicle Slams Into House: Reports

Ten adults and three children from Silver Spring were displaced from a residence after a vehicle slammed into it, causing structural damage.

House Blaze Kills Woman, Injures Firefighter In Western MD: Officials

A house fire killed a woman and injured a firefighter in Western Maryland, officials said. The victim was 69 years old.

Thieves Pounce On Dollar Tree Workers At Arundel Mills Mall

Thieves waited until workers at a Dollar Tree store at Arundel Mills mall were leaving for the night to rob them of the business' cash.

Burglary Suspect Arrested By Police

Police have arrested a Severna Park woman in connection to two daytime burglaries committed in Ellicott City.

Inmate Death In MD Prison Under Investigation

Maryland State Police are investigating the weekend death of a prison inmate. Another inmate is considered a suspect.

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