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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 stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Convicted Child Sex Offender Sentenced For Reentering U.S.

A convicted child sex offender, who was deported in 2016 but returned to live in Maryland, has been sentenced for reentering the U.S. illegally.

MoCo Firefighter From Pasadena Died From PG County Blaze 'A True Hero'

A Maryland firefighter died in the line of duty while at a house blaze. He was praised as a mentor to other responders.

• Fallen Firefighter Survived By Wife, 2 Children; Tributes Come In
• Funeral Details Released For Fallen MD Firefighter Chris Higgins
  

Cocaine Inside Cake Found In MD Man's Suitcase At Airport

Customs officers found cocaine hidden in dessert cakes and soup packets a Maryland man had in suitcases as he flew from Bogota to Dulles.

Ship Named After Naval Academy Grad Who Died In Iraq

A Navy ship will be named after a Naval Academy graduate who died while protecting his fellow Marines in Iraq.

Fatal Shooting Suspect Arrested On 18th Birthday: Police

A fatal shooting suspect was arrested on his 18th birthday, police said. He's accused of a hotel party killing.

Adnan Syed Should Not Serve More Prison Time, State's Attorney Says

In a court filing, the Baltimore City State's Attorney argued that Adnan Syed's life sentence for murder should be reduced to time served.

IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In MD

The IRS payments should start landing in people's bank accounts and mailboxes in late January. Here's how to know if you qualify.

City Dock Park Paused Until Lawsuit Decided, Flood Relief Must Wait

Construction on Annapolis City Dock Park can't begin until a lawsuit is over, a judge said. The raised park intends to combat rising seas.

Judge Rules Sheriff's Deputy Cannot Serve As County Council Member

A judge has ruled that a sheriff's deputy cannot serve as a County Council member, and must step down immediately.

More Top Headlines

• Man Accused Of 2 7-Eleven Armed Robberies
• Suspects Sought In Attempted Carjacking In Bel Air
• Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Rideshare Driver Arrested
• Man Convicted Of Murder After Shooting At Group In Parking Garage
• MD Attorney Used Legal Fees To Pay Gambling Debts, Feds Allege
• Speed Cameras Will Pop Up In New Spots Around County
• Family Of Critically Injured Man Sought By MoCo Police

• Woodlawn Deaths Of Man, Woman Now Investigated As Homicides: Police
• Man Dies After Losing Control Of Vehicle, Hitting Utility Pole: PGPD
• Police Search For Person Of Interest In Clinton Triple Shooting
• Murder Charge Filed In Kensington Shooting

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