Cop Loses Legs | School Bus Struggles | Boys Dies In Fire | Grocery Shootout: MD News

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.

Boy, 11, Dies In Early-Morning Fire

An 11-year-old boy died in a house fire in Wicomico County, according to Maryland state fire officials. Three adults escaped the residence. Despite rescue efforts, the boy was later pronounced dead.

Cop Loses Both Legs, Driver Sentenced

The man who intentionally hit a Montgomery County police officer with his car during an attempted traffic stop on Interstate 270 received the maximum sentence, a report said.

MoCo Police Officer Struck By Car

The incident happened just a day after a man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for hitting another officer with his car in 2023.

Name Of Man Shot During Fight With Grocery Store Security Released

A Glen Burnie man faces charges after police said he was shot after fighting with a security guard outside an Elkridge grocery store.

• NY Suspect Accused Of Striking Deputy With Truck During Chase
• Deputy Injured In Incident, Suspect Arrested

7K Students Would Lose Transportation If School Bus Drivers Strike

Over 7,000 students would lose transportation if school bus drivers went on strike in Anne Arundel County. These towns would be hardest hit.

• Teachers Support Bus Drivers Considering Strike In Anne Arundel County
• Anne Arundel School Bus Drivers Authorize Strike, Work Stoppage Possible Soon

Bus Issues May Arise As Classes Resume: Prince George's Schools

Prince George's school leaders say there could be bus issues as students return to the classroom, but there's an app that can help.

Boxer's Shooter Sentenced After Odenton Murder: Prosecutors

A boxer and father was killed by his neighbor. The shooter was sentenced to prison in Anne Arundel County.

Charter School Announces Closure 4 Days Before New School Year Starts

A charter school's students learned four days before classes started that their school would be closing.

First Human Case Of Flesh-Eating Parasite Has MD Link

Maryland and federal officials are investigating the first human case of the flesh-eating parasite New World Screwworm detected in the U.S.

PMan Charged After Pulling Gun During Road Rage Incident: Police

Maryland State Police said the road rage encounter occurred earlier this month. A Bowie man faces multiple charges in the case.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Requests Asylum In US To Prevent Deportation

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose case has come to encapsulate much of President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda, wants to seek asylum in the United States

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia Detained By ICE At MD Hearing, Faces Deportation

Trump Threatens Military Troops In Baltimore Amid Fight With Moore

Trump threatens to expand military deployments to Baltimore to fight crime; Moore offers to host "President Bone Spurs" in the city.

More Top Headlines

• Train Hits Tractor-Trailer In Rosedale: Firefighters
• Mom Killed, Toddler Injured In Crash With Stolen Vehicle Driven By Teens: PGPD
• Explosive Device Found Near Fire Station, Suspect Sought
• Fire Heavily Damages Home, Spreads To Surrounding Trees And Brush
• Rodvien Won't Seek Re-Election To Anne Arundel County Council
• Rabid Raccoon Discovered In Harford County Community
• Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation, Road Closure In Ellicott City
• 51 Baltimore County Schools Have Healthier Cafeterias This Year: See List
• Police Patrols Heightened As School Resumes
• State Accreditation Earned By 10 HCPSS Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten Programs
• Clear The Shelters Event To Be Held By Humane Society Of Harford County

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