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​U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Baltimore discovered three shipments of DMT that arrived by air cargo from Chiapas, Mexico, between May 7 and May 27. Each shipment included four boxes and a combined 100 vacuum-sealed bags.
​U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Baltimore discovered three shipments of DMT that arrived by air cargo from Chiapas, Mexico, between May 7 and May 27. Each shipment included four boxes and a combined 100 vacuum-sealed bags. (Courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

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.

695 Pounds Of Illegal Drug Headed For MD Intercepted By Customs Officers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a shipment of 695 pounds of DMT, an illegal drug, headed for Harford County.

Murder Suspect Vandalized The Summit School Days Before Davidsonville Killing: Police

A murder suspect painted a swastika on a school, police said. The same man is accused of killing a Davidsonville business owner.

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Tornado Damages Homes, Snaps Trees In Odenton: See Photos

A tornado touched down in Anne Arundel County, tearing siding and uprooting trees in a residential neighborhood. See photos of the clean-up.

Parkdale HS Teacher Indicted On Rape, Sex Abuse Of A Minor Charges

A Parkdale High School teacher faces an 18-count indictment including charges of sexual abuse of a minor and rape.

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Toddler Left Alone In Hotel Room While Parents Drink At Bar: Police

A Columbia mom and a Laurel dad have been arrested after police say they left their 1-year-old alone in a hotel room to drink at a bar.

Severna Park Teacher Sued In Sex Abuse Case For $1M

A teacher is being sued for $1 million and accused of fondling students in Anne Arundel County. His lawyer called them false allegations.

Former Raven Justin Tucker Suspended After Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Report

A former Baltimore Raven was suspended after sexual misconduct allegations, a report said. He was accused of inappropriate behavior at spas.

Dog Rescued From Water-Filled Manhole Reunited With Owner

A German shepherd stuck in a water-filled manhole over the weekend has been rescued and reunited with its owner, officials report.

MD State Trooper Hit By Tesla While At Crash Scene On Capital Beltway

A Maryland State Police patrol trooper was hit by a passing vehicle while investigating a crash on the Capital Beltway.

Missing Boater's Body Found In Magothy River Near Gibson Island: Police

A woman was found dead in an Anne Arundel County waterway, police said. The boater, 25, had been reported missing.

New Yorkers Arrested In Scam Targeting 87-Year-Old Bel Air Widow

Two individuals from New York have been arrested in connection to the scam of an 87-year-old Bel Air widow, the sheriff's department said.

Very Low-Flying NASA Planes To Circle Over Baltimore Area

Marylanders shouldn't be alarmed when they see very low-flying planes circling over power plants and cities this week, NASA says.

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