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

Rachel Morin Killer Might Strike Again, $10K Reward Offered: Sheriff

Metro Crime Stoppers has offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the Rachel Morin murder case. The Harford County Sheriff's Office has added $8,000. Authorities are worried Morin's killer could strike again if he isn't captured soon.

Couple Find Hidden Cameras In MD AirBnb In 2022: Police

A Texas couple contacted Montgomery County Police after they discovered hidden cameras inside the bedroom they rented through Airbnb last year in Silver Spring. After the two guests arrived on Aug. 8, 2022 at the residence in the 1100 block of Dale Drive, they found hidden cameras inside smoke detectors in both the rental's bedroom and bathroom.

Horse Tangled In Fence Wiring Rescued By Firefighters, Special Ops

A horse named Eeyore became tangled in the wiring of his fence Monday around 10 a.m. and ended up being rescued by the Level Volunteer Fire Company and Harford County Department of Emergency Services special operations team and medic unit.

Suspected Alligator On The Loose At Apartment Complex Captured

Residents of a Beltsville apartment complex recently received a concerning email warning them of a "reptile on the loose" on their property.

Parents Can't Opt Kids Out Of LGBTQ+ Books, Judge Rules: Report

A federal judge on Thursday denied a request by a group of parents that would have temporarily required Montgomery County Public Schools to allow their children to opt out of reading LGBTQ+ books because the texts violate their religious beliefs.

• Officials Want New Probe After Principal Accused Of Harassment

Former MD Deputy Charged With Revenge Porn, Misconduct: Prosecutor

State prosecutors this week charged a former Maryland sheriff's deputy after authorities say he filmed a sexually explicit video of a woman without her knowledge and threatened to post it online.

Unredacted Archdiocese Sex Abuse Report To Be Released

A judge has ordered the release of a substantially unredacted version of a grand jury report detailing allegations of sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the cover-up of that abuse by Catholic church leadership.

• Sexual Abuse Victim Praised For Bravery In Testifying Against Stepdad

Baltimore Man Gets Prison Time After Taking Riot Shield On Jan. 6

A federal judge sentenced a Baltimore man to 15 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to pushing a line of police officers and taking a riot shield during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Police Searching For Scooter Rider Suspected In Series Of Gropings

Montgomery County police are continuing to investigate a series of inappropriate touchings where a suspect on an electric scooter groped women in a neighborhood along the Trolley Trail in Bethesda.

Public Funding For American Legion Bridge Project Sought By Maryland

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to seek federal funding for a multibillion-dollar project to relieve congestion on the American Legion Bridge, Interstate 495 and Interstate 270, the governor’s office said Monday.

Bomb Threat At School Found To Be Not Valid: Police

Montgomery County Police determined that Tuesday's bomb threat at Bullis School in Potomac was not valid, according to a 1:28 p.m. social media post. Police returned control of the school to its administrators.

2 Injured, 100+ Displaced In Apartment Fire: Official

Two people were injured and 100 residents displaced after a large fire swept through their College Park apartment complex.

More Top Headlines

• Possible Explosives Detected At Dept. Of Energy: Reports
• Man Killed In Freak Accident When Tree Falls On Moving Car: Report
• MD Man, 44, Fatally Wounded In DC Shooting: Police
• Teen Dies After Stabbing In McDonald's Parking Lot: Police
• 15-Year-Old Missing From Rockville For More Than A Week: Police
• Daycare Worker Charged With Abusing Child: Police
• Doctor Sentenced For Prescribing Painkillers Without Medical Cause

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