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Six Held in Home Invasion Until Text Warns Next Victim

A group of people were held hostage in an Olney house by an armed robber during a home invasion Monday night while an accomplice drove one of the victims to another home to search for more cash to steal. While authorities have charged a Prince George's County man in the robbery, they are searching for the man who held the victims captive. >>> Read more.

UFO Sightings Reported in Maryland in 2016: Check Out The Full List

There were six UFO sightings reported in Maryland in December in 2016 and four incidents so far in January 2017. Over the entire year, there were 95 sightings reported in communities all across the state, according to the National UFO Reporting Center. >>> Read more.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'A Dog's Purpose,' 'Resident Evil' And 'Gold'

Find out if cute dogs and Matthew McConaughey are enough reason to get to the theater this weekend. Plus, a few Netflix picks. >>> Read more.

Panhandler Arrested in Vehicle Scam on I-95 Near Jessup

• A man claimed his car broke down along I-95 near Jessup and asked drivers for money. State Police say it was a scam.

3-Year-Old Dead, Child Abuse Investigation Underway: Baltimore County Police

• After a child died, Baltimore County investigators say they are investigating possible child abuse and await medical examiner's report.

Bank Executive Admits to Stealing $1.8M from Customers: U.S. Attorney

• A Nottingham woman faces up to 50 years in prison after admitting to bank embezzlement and wire fraud, federal officials say.

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