Senate Sex Tape | Molotov Cocktail Maker | 10 Brawls In 1 Day: 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.

Police Officer Who Lost Legs On 'Positive' Road To Recovery

A Montgomery County police officer who had both legs amputated after authorities said he was intentionally struck by a driver on Interstate 270 is on a lengthy but positive road to recovery

Morin Slaying: Holidays Hard For Children Split Up, Says Grandmother

Rachel's mother, Patty Morin, told Patch the slain mom's siblings and children are doing the best they can this season. Growing up, Rachel Morin embraced every holiday in her childhood home.

Man Tased By Police Dies 6 Weeks Later: MD Investigators

A Crofton man died about six weeks after he was tased by police in Gambrills, state investigators said Monday.

Cyberstalking Of 2 Women Tied To Hospital Leads To Prison

A Virginia man was sentenced to 38 months in a federal prison on a federal cyberstalking charge. This came after he pleaded guilty to sending sexually explicit materials to two women who were connected to a Baltimore hospital.

Maker Of Molotov Cocktail That Damaged Apartment Faces Prison

An Ocean City man has been convicted in connection to the firebombing of a Columbia apartment in 2022 that caused significant damage to the building and displaced all of the residents.

Deadline Set For Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Baltimore Archdiocese

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse have until May 31 to file claims against the Archdiocese of Baltimore, attorneys and a judge decided.

Sex Tape Linked To Ex-Staffer Angers MD Sen. Cardin: Reports

Sen. Ben Cardin said police are investigating after a former aide for the Maryland Democrat was linked to a sex tape filmed in a U.S. Capitol hearing room, according to multiple reports.

Man Faces Child Pornography Possession Charges: State Police

A Laurel man has been arrested and charged with eight counts of possession of child pornography after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation developed evidence of possession of child pornography.

Fights Erupt At School Marking 10 Brawls In 1 Day

Ten fights erupted between students during the school day at Charles Herbert Flowers High School. Then students from another school showed up at the end of the day to fight Flowers students.

MD Man Wanted For Attempted Murder, Assault Still At Large: Police

Rockville City Police released a photo of a Gaithersburg man accused of striking and attempting to kill three people with an SUV last week in Rockville.

• 3 Attempted Murder Warrants Obtained After SUV Strikes 3 In Rockville

Man Sentenced For Involvement In Gang-Related Shooting: Prosecution

A gang-related shooting between two rivals has led to prison time for one man. Amos Reffell has been sentenced to 55 years in prison on numerous charges.

Suspect In 31-Year-Old Rape Case Extradited To MD

Montgomery County police arrested a California man in connection with a rape that occurred 31 years ago in the Chevy Chase area.

• Cold Case Of Rape, Attempted Murder Of Woman Ends With Prison Sentence

12-Year-Old Girl Crashed Car, Stepdad Sentenced In Her Death

A stepfather has been sentenced to prison in connection to the death of his 12-year-old stepdaughter, who was driving their vehicle when it crashed.

Firefighters Trapped Inside Engine After Crash With Vehicle: Official

Firefighters with the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company became trapped in their engine after colliding with a car while en route to a separate car crash they'd been summoned to help with.

Fire Destroys 27-Foot-Long Pull-Behind Travel Trailer: Official

A pull-behind travel trailer caught on fire morning while parked at the owner's home.

• Apartment Fire Causes $5K Damage: State Fire Marshal

Rabid Fox Attacks Resident, People Asked To Report Sightings

A suspected rabid fox has been seen roaming around Lanham and attacked a person, according to county health officials.

New COVID Variant Makes A Holiday Appearance: What To Know In MD

A new COVID-19 subvariant, JN.1, is responsible for an increasing share of coronavirus hospitalizations in Maryland and the surrounding region as families gather for the winter holidays.

More Top Headlines

• Family Of 2 Homicide Victims Launches GoFundMe; Suspect Arrested
• Man Fatally Shot, $25K Reward Offered For Information: Police
• MD Man's Loaded Handgun Detected By Reagan National Airport Security
• Suspect In Apartment Building Mail Theft Charged: Police
• Man Identified In Fatal Shooting That Wounded 2nd Man: Police
• 19-Year-Old Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Involvement, Owning Guns
• Driver Killed After Vehicle Hits Guardrail: Police
• Man Dies A Week After Crash: Police
• Tax Preparer Sentenced For Filing Fraudulent Forms

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