Escaped Inmate Steals Car | Gold Bar Scam | Dog Saved By Cops: 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.

Dog Left In Vehicle Without Air, Windows Up Rescued By MD State Police

A dog left alone in a vehicle that wasn't running and had its windows up parked along I-495 was rescued by MD State Troopers this week.

Inmate Escapes, Steals Car En Route To Prison: Report

An inmate escaped and crashed a stolen car, reports said. Deputies were driving him from central booking to a prison.

$900K In Gold Bars Stolen From Woman In Scam: Police

A woman gave scammers $900,000 in gold bars, police said. Prosecutors say there are at least 17 similar cases.

Bay Bridge Gunfire Prompts DWI Arrest: Police

Shots were fired on the Bay Bridge, police said. Officers arrested the suspect on charges of driving while impaired by alcohol.

Salary Increases Set For Teachers This Fall: Official

Teachers in this Maryland county will get a raise this school year.

Firefighters Rescue Man In Cardiac Arrest From Rooftop: Official

Firefighters rescued a worker who was in cardiac arrest from a rooftop, officials said.

Axed African American Studies AP Course Reinstated By School Board

The county education board has reinstated an African American studies AP course it had previously axed after people petitioned to keep it.

MD Native Jackson Merrill Makes 1st MLB All-Star Game

A Maryland native played in the MLB All-Star Game. The honor was "surreal" for the 21-year-old rookie.

Rachel Morin Homicide Suspect's Trial Date Set

An October trial date has been set for Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, 23, the suspect charged in Bel Air mom Rachel Morin's death.

8 MD Hospitals Ranked Among Nation's Best: US News

These eight Maryland hospitals were ranked among the nation's best. One medical center was ranked in the top 20 nationwide.

More Top Headlines:

• MD Courts Closed, Flights Canceled At BWI Airport By Tech Outage
• UMD College Park To Pay $500K In False Claims Act Case
• Child's Death At Loch Raven Reservoir Draws ‘No Swimming’ Warning
• Harford Co. Correctional Deputy Charged In Forgery, Theft Case: HCPD
• COVID Cases On The Rise: Latest On Risk In MD
• Harley Driver, Passenger Killed After Crashing Into Vehicle: MSP
• Man Sentenced In Jessup Motel Shooting: Howard County Prosecutor
• Motorcyclist Killed In Weekend Crash Identified As Silver Spring Man
• Suspect In Mount Rainier Fatal Stabbing Charged: PGPD
• HCPS Superintendent Named To Influential Marylanders List
• Fatal Crash In Friendship Claims District Heights Driver: Police
• Motorcyclist Dies After Dundalk Crash: Police
• Bowie Man Charged After Firing Gun Inside Home With Kids Present: BPD
• Edgewood House Blaze Being Investigated By State Fire Marshal

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