🌱 Shots Fired In GB + Pastor Charged With Marriage Fraud

Rise and shine, Glen Burnie! Let's get this Saturday started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

More clouds than sun. High: 66, low: 48.

Here are the top stories in Glen Burnie today:

1. Shots Fired In Glen Burnie: Residents living on both Continental and Candle Light were asked to stay indoors for about 45 minutes, as officers search for suspects. Just before 2 p.m., police announced that suspects were in custody and residents could resume normal activity. No injuries have been reported. (Fox Baltimore)
2. Pastor Paid Poor People To Marry Foreigners For U.S. Residency: A federal grand jury has indicted a man that prosecutors said paid poor people to marry people who wanted permanent residency in the United States. The grand jury charged Joshua Olatokunbo Shonubi, age 50, of Bowie, Maryland, for conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and visa fraud and for presenting false documents to a federal government agency, in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain permanent resident status for foreign nationals by arranging marriages to U.S. citizens. (Fox Baltimore)
3. 18 Glen Burnie Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News & World Report: Fifteen elementary and three middle schools in Glen Burnie were ranked among the best in Maryland, according to a review released Oct. 12 by U.S. News & World Report. To determine the rankings, the outlet used statistics from the U.S. Department of Education to analyze two areas at each school, which are math and reading proficiency. (Glen Burnie Patch)

Today in Glen Burnie:

• Swap Meet/Flea Market. (8 a.m.)
• Woman's Club of Linthicum Heights Fall Festival. (9 a.m.)
• Towson Trunk or Treat. (6 p.m.)
• Trunk or Treat Howl-O-Ween Drive By. (5:30 p.m.)
• Maryland Renaissance Festival. (10 a.m.)

Glen Burnie Patch Notebook

• Glen Burnie Halloween Party: "Come join us at The Grand Ballroom. The newest event venue in Glen Burnie, Maryland for our 1st Halloween Costume Party featuring The Reagan Years!" (Facebook)
• Baltimore Comic-Con 2021:"Returning for three days of comics guests, media guests, retailers, publishers, exhibitors, costume contests, panel discussions, scavenger hunts, show exclusives, annual yearbook, art auction, VIP events, Ringo Awards, and more, the 22nd annual Baltimore Comic-Con takes place Oct. 22-24, at the Baltimore Convention Center." (Facebook)
• FREE Fall Festival!: "It is time for our annual fall festival! With free food, games, and tons of candy, we can't wait for this family fun event. This event is open to everyone and kids are encouraged to wear their costumes." (Google Events)

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• HARVEST DAY at Hampton National Historic Site. (Oct.23)
• Harvest Festival Bazaar. (Oct. 24)
• HM2 Buck for Hope Foundation Auction and Kick Off. (Oct. 24)
• American Heroes Benefit and Festival. (Oct. 29)
• The Summit School Virtual Open House. (Nov. 6)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you soon. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry", a non-profit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not Parenting, Teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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