Mom's Boyfriend Stabs Boy | 'Horrifying' Case | Worker Deaths: 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 Navy SEAL Died Trying To Save Team Member On Raid: Officials

A Maryland Navy SEAL was declared dead Sunday, 10 days after he went missing at sea trying to rescue a team member who fell into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Somalia.

After Highway Worker Deaths, MD Proposes Steep Hike For Speeding Fines

Gov. Wes Moore's administration plans to introduce legislation this year that would significantly increase fines for drivers caught speeding in road construction zones.

School District In Disarray As Report Faults Handling Of Staff Misconduct

Montgomery County’s Office of the Inspector General issued a report that found several deficiencies in the way Montgomery County Public Schools deals with complaints.

Murder Conviction Tossed For Daughter Of Former U.S. Diplomat: Report

The murder conviction of Sophia Negroponte, the daughter of the former U.S. director of national intelligence, was tossed by a state appeals court Tuesday, according to a Washington Post report.

• $100M Claim Filed In Woman's Death; Suspect In US Illegally: Lawsuit

Boy, 6, Fatally Stabbed By Mom's Boyfriend, Police Say

Baltimore police arrested and charged 32-year-old Alan Geslicki with first-degree murder following the stabbing, which occurred Tuesday at a home in the 2000 block of Deering Avenue.

Fire Intentionally Set Inside Home: State Fire Marshal

A passerby discovered the fire in the home. The fire caused about $10,000 damage, according to the State Office of the Fire Marshal.

• Space Heater Starts House Fire, Resident Suffers Burns: Fire Marshal

Neighbor Spies Chicken Coop On Fire, Saves Birds' Lives: Fire Official

A fire broke out in a chicken coop located at the back of an Edgewood home at 3112 Sounding Drive. A quick acting neighbor set the chickens free and saved their lives.

• Loon Trapped On Frozen Pond Rescued By Bird Watchers

Boyfriend Who Killed Transgender Woman A 'Horrifying' Case: Prosecutor

A man who killed a transgender woman he was dating after learning of her gender change will remain behind bars for almost 50 years.

Officer Dragged By Suspect's Van, 2nd Officer Shoots Driver: Police

An officer was dragged by a getaway vehicle and a suspect shot during an attempted burglary in Upper Marlboro.

• Attempted Murder Of Officer Among Charges 2 Suspects Face: Police

3 Teens Charged In Armed Carjacking Of Rideshare Driver: Police

Two teenagers from Greenbelt and Hyattsville are part of a trio of suspects police have charged in connection to an armed carjacking.

600 Checks Totaling $5M+ Stolen By 5 MD Residents: DOJ

Five Prince George's County residents have been charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bank fraud after prosecutors say they stole more than 600 checks worth at least $5 million.

14K Fentanyl Pills, Guns Recovered And 9 Suspects Arrested: Police

Nine suspects have been charged in connection to the recovery of nearly 14,000 fentanyl pills and multiple firearms from an apartment in Riverdale.

• 3 Suspects Arrested, 3K Fentanyl Pills And Guns Recovered: Police

Scammers Pretending To Be Officers, Deputies Targeting Residents

The police department said the scammers are using the real names of officers and deputies, and are demanding money for missed jury duty or outstanding arrest warrants.

More Top Headlines

• Suspect Spray Painting On UMD Campus Sought By Police
• Teen Shooting Victim Dies From Injuries, Reward Offered: Police
• Shooting Leads To Weapons Charges Filed Against 4 VA Men
• Fatal Hit And Run Victim Identified: Police
• Crash Between Car, Patrol Vehicle Prompts Reminder To Drivers
• Student Brings Gun To High School: Police
• Police Release Surveillance Video Of Armed Robbery Suspects
• Armed Robbery At Ethiopian Restaurant Investigated
• Burglary Suspect Caught On Surveillance Video: Police
• Federal Court Upholds Firearm Law's Mental Health Rule

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