Father Kills Toddler, Self | Chipotle Food Fight | Bomb Hoax: MD News

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 Man Texts Threats With KKK Imagery To 2 Black Women: Prosecutor

A man who texted threatening messages to two women he didn't know — including pictures and symbols used by the Ku Klux Klan — faces up to five years in prison.

Police Seek Women Who Threw Food, Chair At Chipotle Worker

Police are searching for two women who investigators say threw food and a chair at a Chipotle worker.

10 Young Men Charged In Rash Of MD, DC Carjackings: Prosecutor

Ten young adults have been charged in connection with a string of carjackings that happened in Washington, D.C., and Maryland while they were teenagers.

Teens Charged In Carjacking Of 72-Year-Old Woman: Police

Police arrested three teenagers in connection with in a carjacking on Tuesday, where a 72-year-old woman had her car stolen after getting tackled from behind.

Bomb Threat Made Against Schools Part Of Nationwide Hoax: FBI

Several bomb threats recently made against school districts across the country are not credible, officials have determined, including one made against Harford County Public Schools.

Bus Rear-Ended By Car, Catches On Fire With 24 Kids On Board: School

A school bus with 24 students on board caught on fire Tuesday shortly before 10 a.m. on the outer loop Capital Beltway at Ritchie Marlboro Road after a car rear-ended the bus.

Parents Upset With Delayed Start Of School After Kids Already On Buses

Numerous parents expressed unhappiness with the Prince George's County Public School System for declaring a delayed start to the school day Monday due to road conditions after students were already on board buses heading to school.

Man, Toddler Son Identified In Murder-Suicide: Police

A man and his toddler son were found dead in a vehicle with gunshot wounds by Prince George's Police around 1 p.m. Sunday.

Police Locate Driver In Beltway Crash That Killed Tree Trimmer

State police identified the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a D.C. tree trimmer as he worked on the shoulder of the Capital Beltway.

Woman, Dog Killed By Passing Car After Their Vehicle Broke Down

A 32-year-old Virginia woman and her dog were killed Friday shortly before 3 a.m. after they were hit by a Hyundai Elantra.

4-Year-Old Killed In Car Crash, 2 Drivers Seriously Injured: Police

A four-year-old girl died and two adults were seriously injured in a car crash that happened in Prince George's County.

• Crash Deaths On MD Roads Surpass 5-Year Average: Data

Fatal Road Rage Shooting Leads To Charges Against Driver: Police

A 46-year-old Oxon Hill man has been charged in connection to a fatal road rage shooting.

Owner Behind 2001 Escaped Zebras Must Surrender All Animals: Official

Exotic wildlife seller Jerry Lee Holly, 78, of Upper Marlboro has agreed to surrender all of his animals as part of an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture.

Boaters, Dog Stranded On 'Island' For Days Rescued

Two individuals and their dog stranded on an "island" in the Chesapeake Bay near Millard Tydings Memorial Park for several days were rescued.

Recall Expands For Fruit Tainted With Listeria To MD Grocery Chain

A recall of three fruits sold at retailers in Maryland that have been linked to a listeria outbreak that sickened 11 people — killing one and leaving 10 hospitalized — has expanded to include another grocery chain.

These MD Retailers Went Out Of Business In 2023

Several national discount, department store and specialty chains closed locations in Maryland in 2023 as they grappled with inflationary pressures, filed for bankruptcy or adjusted their business models to reflect changes in consumer shopping habits.

More Top Headlines

• 18-Year-Old Fatally Shot, Another Man Injured During Argument: Police
• Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted 2nd-Degree Rape, Drug Possession
• 3 Teens Charged As Adults For Gunfire Exchange Outside School: Police
• House Fire Displaces 3, Causes $100K In Damage: State Fire Marshal
• Fire Destroys Building, Which Owes Customers Money: Report
• $3K In Goods Stolen From Mall, Rash Of Airbag Thefts Reported: Police
• Tipster's Call Leads To Arrest Of Amazon Fresh Armed Robbery Suspect
• Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder, Other Charges: Prosecutor
• VIDEO: Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery
• Suspected Pickpocket Investigated; Photographs Released

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