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First responders rescued two workers when their scaffolding got stuck on the side of Marriott's global headquarters building in Bethesda.
First responders rescued two workers when their scaffolding got stuck on the side of Marriott's global headquarters building in Bethesda. (Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service)

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 and quirkiest stories across the state.

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Pedro Argote, Accused Of Killing MD Judge, Found Dead: Police

The body of Pedro Argote, whom police said fatally shot Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson outside of his home last week, was found in a heavily wooded area near Williamsport on Thursday, authorities confirmed.

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DC Sniper Lee Boyd Malvo May Be Resentenced In Maryland

Lee Boyd Malvo, who nearly two decades ago was convicted of killing several people in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia as they did everyday activities, may return to Montgomery County to be resentenced, according to a report.

MD Man Who Plotted ISIS-Inspired Attacks Released From Jail

A federal judge this week ordered the release of a Germantown man who spent more than four years in prison after authorities said he planned Islamic State group-inspired attacks at Dulles International Airport in Virginia and a shopping complex in Washington, D.C.

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Body Stuck In Windshield Of Hit-And-Run Vehicle For 2 Miles: Police

A 28-year-old New Carrollton man involved in a minor car crash in the 899 block of Annapolis Road Oct. 21 climbed out of his vehicle and was hit by another vehicle, becoming lodged in the car's windshield.

4 Bomb Threats Sent By 12-Year-Old To MD High, Elementary Schools

Montgomery County Police have identified a 12-year-old as the person responsible for making multiple bomb threats targeting Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville and Oak View Elementary School in Silver Spring.

Pedro Argote, Accused Of Killing MD Judge, Found Dead: Police

The body of Pedro Argote, whom police said fatally shot Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson outside of his home last week, was found in a heavily wooded area near Williamsport on Thursday, authorities confirmed.

$92K Worth Of Stolen Diamonds Leads To Prison Sentence: Prosecutor

A 64-year-old Baltimore man has been sentenced for his role in the robbery of an Easton jewelry store, where an estimated $92,000 worth of diamonds were stolen.

Second Firefighter Dies After Rowhome Blaze: Report

A second Baltimore firefighter injured while battling a rapidly spreading fire in the city's Woodmere neighborhood last week has died, according to authorities and reports.

Fire Causes $1.5M In Damage To Laurel Apartment, 26 People Displaced

Firefighters were called to an apartment building in the 9000 block of Stebbing Way in Laurel around 11 a.m. Wednesday. Twenty-six residents were displaced and five pets were rescued from the roaring blaze. The initial damage estimate hovers around $1.5 million.

Teen Squeegee Worker Sentenced For Fatally Shooting Man Holding Bat

A former squeegee worker convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the July 2022 death of Timothy Reynolds will serve 15 years in prison, a judge decided Monday, according to multiple reports.

Man Fatally Stabs Ex-Girlfriend, Later Captured In Virginia: Police

A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection to the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend.

MD, 41 States Sue Meta Over 'Addictive' Features They Say Harm Kids

A lawsuit has been filed by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and 41 other states against Meta Platforms Inc., which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, claiming that the social media platforms’ harmful business practices are targeting children.

Track Coach Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Teen Athlete For 4 Years

A former youth track coach has been sentenced for 21 years for second-degree rape, child pornography and other sexual offenses.

Man Sent Pics Of Girls Using His Bathroom To Sex Traffickers

A 38-year-old Bel Air man has pleaded guilty in an incident where he used a hidden camera to produce sexually explicit images of five minor girls while they used a bathroom in his home. He then sent those photos to sex traffickers.

UMD Assistant Football Coach Arrested On DUI Charge In FL: Reports

A University of Maryland assistant football coach was arrested for driving under the influence in the Tampa Bay area over the weekend, according to reports. Kevin Sumlin, 59, of Bethesda was arrested early Saturday morning by police at a gas station in Florida.

Window Washers Rescued From Marriott's Bethesda Headquarters Building

Two window washers were rescued Tuesday after their scaffolding got stuck four stories above the ground while cleaning Marriott's international headquarters building in Bethesda, according to officials.

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