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Morin Murder: Schools Near Suspect's LA Crime Scene Notified By Lawyer

The law firm representing Rachel Morin's family has sent letters and reward flyers to the principals of five high schools located near the crime scene in Los Angeles, where the Bel Air mother's suspected killer was captured on a doorbell camera in separate assault case.

Former Mayor Sentenced In Child Porn Case, Infants Among Victims

College Park's former mayor has been sentenced in connection to his involvement in distributing child pornography, including images of infants.

Former Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student Arrested At Airport

A former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student nearly a decade ago was captured at Baltimore/Washington International Airport while attempting to leave the country, according to authorities.

Man Who Brutally Murdered Girlfriend Gets Life In Prison

A Baltimore man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the brutal 2021 slaying of his girlfriend, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced.

Man Seen In Video Attacking Puppy, Officials Investigate: Report

A man's attack on a puppy or small dog outside an apartment complex in Hyattsville was captured on a Ring camera and now police want to talk to him.

Judge Denies Incarcerated Cop's Request For Release To Fight Cancer

A federal judge has denied an early release request made by ex-Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force member Daniel Hersl of Joppa who currently is serving an 18-year sentence.

Court Overturns Maryland Gun Law Requiring License

A federal appeals court overturned a decade-old state law requiring Marylanders to obtain a license to purchase a handgun, claiming the law violates the Second Amendment, according to multiple reports.

Police ID 2 Elementary Students Hit, Killed By Car

Prince George's County authorities identified the two children hit and killed by a car while walking to school.

• 2 Students Killed In Crash While Walking To School

Teen Pedestrian Killed When Struck By 2 Cars Overnight: Police

A 17-year-boy died after being hit by two vehicles in the Laurel area.

2nd Suspect In Morgan State Homecoming Shooting Arrested: Report

A second suspect wanted in connection with an October shooting at Morgan State University that wounded five people and prompted an hours-long lockdown has been arrested, according to a report citing police.

Immigrants Rights Group In Crosshairs After Criticizing Israel

CASA, a prominent Maryland-based immigrants’ rights organization, has come under attack by state and local officials for its criticism of Israel’s bombing of the Gaza Strip and its expression of solidarity with Palestinians.

• MD Hate Crimes Commission Member Suspended For Anti-Israeli Posts

MD State Trooper Injured After Man Crashes Into Police Vehicle

A Potomac man was charged with driving under the influence after crashing into the back of a state trooper’s vehicle with its emergency lights activated Tuesday night, according to the Maryland State Police.

Shooter Sentenced In Death Of Applebee's Employee: Prosecutor

A man who opened fire, killing an Applebee’s employee and injuring two others outside the restaurant in Forestville, has been sentenced in the case.

Fire Crews Battle Large Fire At Mormon Church

A large fire caused extensive damage to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Western Avenue in Chevy Chase Monday afternoon, according to Montgomery County fire officials.

• $10K Damage To Shed Caused By Electrical Fire: Official
• $25K In Damage To Home, Family Displaced Due To Fire

More Top Headlines

• Report Of Drive-By Shooting False, Teen Shoots Self In Leg: Police
• 3 People Charged In Connection To Man's Death: Police
• 3 Injured In Head-On Collision Between Garbage Truck, Car
• ATV Rider Killed, Child Injured After Crash With Motorcyclist: Police
• Composite Sketch Of Assault Suspect Released
• Suspect In Fatal Shooting At America's Best Wings Sought By Police
• Mercedes Crashes Into Amazon Fresh Store
• MD Man Dies After Head-On Crash Into Concrete Barrier: Police
• Child Injured After Being Hit By FedEx Truck.: Report
• Driver In Crash Charged With Assault Of 2nd Driver: Cops

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