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Boy Shot Over Coat | TikToker To Prison | Mystery Dog Illness: MD News

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The Severn River had a storm surge of 5.1 feet, leaving downtown Annapolis flooded at City Dock during the heavy rains on Jan. 9.
The Severn River had a storm surge of 5.1 feet, leaving downtown Annapolis flooded at City Dock during the heavy rains on Jan. 9. (Courtesy of MyCoast MD)

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. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

MD 'Proud Boy' Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Police In Jan. 6 Riot

A Maryland man pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers using a dangerous weapon during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Prosecutors said he was a member of the white supremacist group the Proud Boys.

Appeals Court To Reconsider Ruling Overturning MD Gun Law

A federal appeals court has granted the Maryland attorney general's request for a new hearing two months after a lower court overturned a decade-old state law requiring Marylanders to obtain a license to purchase a handgun.

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Suspect In Meghan Lewis' Shooting Death Remains Out of Jail: Judge

People gathered outside the Harford County courthouse in Bel Air to protest a judge's decision to release Brian Michael Delen from jail. He has been charged with killing a transgender woman in Bel Air two weeks ago.

Sex Offender's Sentence Will 'Protect The Community:' Prosecutor

A Middle River man has received the maximum sentence for the sexual abuse of a Harford County girl that happened in the tween's home.

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$30K Reward Offered In Unsolved Cold Cases: Police

Anyone with information that helps solve a cold case in Howard County could receive a reward of up to $30,000.

Former MD Social Media Influencer Sentenced In COVID Fraud Scheme

A former social media influencer from Potomac — Denish Sahadevan, 32, better known as Danny Devan on TikTok — was sentenced to three years in federal prison for his role in trying to defraud the Small Business Administration of more than $1.2 million in loans.

14-Year-Old Boy Shot After Refusing To Give Teens His Coat: Police

A 14-year-old boy has been shot when he refused to give up his Moose Knuckle jacket to three suspects who demanded he turn over his coat to them.

Mystery Canine Illness Shutters County Animal Adoption Center

An outbreak of an unidentified canine illness has shut down the the Prince George’s County Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center.

Flooding Swamps Several MD Counties, Knocks Out Power: Photos

Heavy rain, strong winds and flooding slammed parts of Maryland this week. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 4 inches in less than 24 hours.

42 Firearms Detected At BWI Checkpoints In 2023 By TSA Officers

TSA officers stopped 42 firearms last year at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Security checkpoints. That was seven more than the 35 stopped at BWI in 2022.

Firefighter Sent To Hospital After Battling House Fire: Official

One firefighter was taken to the hospital after a house fire broke out in the 13200 block of Water Fowl Way in Largo.

MD Bill Would Stiffen Penalties For Drivers Who Hit Cyclists

A new bill expected to be introduced in the Maryland General Assembly this session in honor of Sarah Langenkamp would stiffen the penalties for drivers who hit a bicyclist in a bike lane.

MD Economy Has Been Stalled Since 2017: Comptroller Report

The first report ever issued by officials on Maryland's economy said the state's growth is stagnant and has essentially not grown since 2017. The office of Brooke Lierman, the Maryland comptroller, issued the document.

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