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Rachel Morin's Mom 'Hopeful' Suspect Sketch Leads To Arrest
Rachel Morin's family has spoken out about the sketches released by the Harford County Sheriff's Office Monday depicting the suspect wanted in her death.
$9.5M Stolen From MD Schools, Medical Center: Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors said 10 Maryland residents were arrested in a money laundering scheme that stole millions from several organizations.
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Bond Denied For Suspects Arrested In Toddler's Fatal Shooting
Two men charged in connection with the shooting death of 2-year-old Jeremy Poou-Caceres have been denied bond.
School Officials Violated Teachers' Free Speech On Gaza, Lawsuit Says
Three Montgomery County teachers who were suspended for criticizing Israel's conduct in Gaza and expressing support for Palestinians have filed a federal lawsuit against the county Board of Education and county school officials.
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Infant Sex Abuse Case Suspect Sought; $14K Reward: MD Police
Maryland State Police offered a $14,000 reward for information that could help identify a woman they say has "critical knowledge" of a sexual child exploitation investigation involving an infant.
Former High School Track Coach Sentenced For Sexual Abuse Of Student
A former track and field coach at Northwood High School was sentenced to one year in jail and three years of supervised probation on Wednesday for the sexual abuse of a student.
Father Who Raped Victim While Kids Were Home Faces Deportation
A 33-year-old Bel Air man has been found guilty of rape, assault and a sex offense. He has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Man Sentenced In 'Terrifying, Traumatizing' Rape: Prosecution
An Aberdeen man has been sentenced in what prosecutors said was the violent rape of a woman and for spreading fecal matter on the walls of the county jail's day room while he was an inmate.
Man Assaults Woman, Runs From Home And Is Killed By Vehicle: Police
A woman and a man involved in a domestic incident have both died, according to police.
Basketball Star Gunned Down, 1 Charged: Police
A Largo man is facing charges after police said he fatally shot a local basketball star in Temple Hills.
MD Lawmakers Want Zay Flowers Assault 911 Call Released: Report
A group of lawmakers is calling on officials to release a 911 call connected to a domestic assault incident possibly involving Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers.
59 Hoover Criminal Gang Leader Convicted In Man's Shooting Death
A jury has returned a conviction for the 59 Hoover Criminal Gang's local leader, 36-year-old Jeremi Quentin Lewis. He's the last gang member of eight defendants to be convicted in the investigation.
Dentist Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To $8.5M Theft From Medicaid
A former dentist from Potomac was sentenced to five years in jail, with all but 78 days suspended, related to the theft of $8.5 million from Medicaid.
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested At BWI Airport: MDTA Police
An attempted murder suspect wanted in West Virginia was arrested at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, according to Maryland Transportation Authority Police.
Teacher May Have Fought, Argued With Students, School Leader Says
A substitute teacher at an elementary school has been removed indefinitely after school leaders say he is being investigated for reports of verbal and physical altercations with students.
Residents Evacuated From Apartment After Crash: Reports
A driver crashed into an apartment building in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, causing significant structural damage, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.
These MD Counties Could Have Ghost Towns By 2100: New Study
Thousands of U.S. towns and cities, including some in Maryland, are in danger of becoming ghost towns by 2100 due to a multitude of issues
More Top Headlines
- Father Faces Charges After Daughter, 4, Shoots Herself
- 15-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murder In DC Man's Death: Police
- 67-Year-Old Man Found Fatally Shot In His Home: Police
- Man Faces Up To 25 Years After Bank Robbery Conviction
- Suspect Sought In Man's Death 6 Weeks After Shooting: Police
- 2 Suspects Arrested In Fatal 2023 Shooting: Police
- Shots Fired Near School, 7 Teens Arrested With Help Of Police Drone
- Suspect Charged In Fatal Shooting: Police
- Armed Suspects Target Teens In 4 Incidents: Police
- Shots Fired By Teen At Tween Students Walking To School: Police
- Adult, Child Rescued From Burning Townhouse: Official
- Gunshot Wound Discovered In Body Of Man: Police
- Photos Of Exxon Armed Robbery Suspect Released By Police
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