Son Beaten To Death | Homemade Firebombs | $266K Stolen From Grandpa: 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.

Mom Accused Of 3-Year-Old Son's Death Being Held At State Hospital

A mother has been deemed not criminally responsible for her 3-year-old son's death in Bel Air. She is being held in a state hospital.

Missing Woman Confirmed Dead, Bowie Man Charged With Murder

A 35-year-old Bowie man has been arrested and charged in the death of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson of Lanham, who was reported missing by her family Aug. 23. Hugo Hernandez-Mendez has been charged with first- and second-degree murder in Thompson's death.

• 'Possible Connection' Between Body Found And Missing Dacara Thompson

Suspect Arrested After Incendiary Devices Left Outside Fire Station: Police

An arrest has been made in the case of a man accused of putting firebombs near Fire Station 805 in Capitol Heights on Aug 13, Prince George's County authorities said.

Active Shooter Hoax Targets University Of Maryland

University of Maryland Police reported an active shooter call was received Tuesday, but they believe it was part of a nationwide hoax.

Computer Specialist Faces Child Porn Charges

A Columbia resident who works as an IT computer specialist has been charged with possessing child porn and soliciting child porn.

Woman Accused Of Financially Exploiting 95-Year-Old Grandfather

The D.C. woman is accused of making more than $266,000 in unauthorized purchases using her Montgomery County grandfather's funds.

Man Accused Of Killing Partner Arrested In Texas

The man is charged with first-degree murder following the shooting in Gaithersburg.

Kitten Seen Dodging Traffic Rescued By Police Officer

An Aberdeen police officer who spied a kitten darting in and out of traffic scooped up the wee one and saved it from the vehicles.

Man, Ex-Girlfriend Dead In Possible Murder-Suicide: Police

A possible murder-suicide is under investigation in Baltimore County. A man and his ex-girlfriend are dead, police said.

Moore's Italian Weekend With George Clooney Was Paid Out Of Pocket, Aides Say

"The Governor paid for a trip to celebrate his wife's 50th birthday," Moore's communications director said in a statement.

Couple With Brain Bleed, Broken Bones After Car Crash Create GoFundMe

An Abingdon couple has created a GoFundMe to help with their mounting medical expenses after a car crash left them with extensive injuries.

More Top Headlines

• MD Plane Skids Off Runway At Chicago Airport
• Thirsty Thursdays 'Ruin Our Community,' Draw 'Some Bad Apples' Reports
• Car Crashes Into Annapolis Barbershop, Displaces Residents: Firefighters
• Montgomery County Police Seeking Witness In Homicide Investigation
• Man Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Kids At Library
• US Wind Says Baltimore Steel Facility Will Move Ahead, Despite Feds Pulling Back $47.4 Million

• 2 Stabbed As Group Of Teens Shoots Crowd With BB Guns
• MD Prison Inmate Death Investigated By State Police
• 3 House Fires Cause $345K Damage In Carroll County
• Fire Kills Cats, Damages Home, Fundraiser Launched By Neighbor
• 2 Home Depot Theft Suspects Sought By Montgomery County Police
• Columbia Woman Hit By SUV While At DE Beach
• Fight Outside MD State Fair Injures Officers, Prompts Arrests: Police
• Man Found Dead Outside In Suitland, Incident Under Investigation
• Man Arrested In Connection With 2022 Homicide In Silver Spring
• Your Doorbell Camera Could Help Baltimore County Police Solve Crimes: Here's How
• Jane Doe Homicide Victim Identified In 54-Year-Old Case, Siblings Reunited

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