LGBTQ Book Policy Change + Teacher Sends Explicit Video + Abortion Referendum: MD Top News

MARYLAND — One Maryland school system changed its LGBTQ+ book policy. In another district, a teacher is accused of sending a sexually explicit video to a student. Plus, Marylanders will soon vote on an abortion referendum.

A former mayor was indicted on child pornography charges, while two police officers were accused of unrelated crimes.

We also covered several uplifting stories. A cookie shop is opening, volunteers are helping tornado victims and parents are raising PTSD service dogs in memory of their late veteran son.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

MoCo Schools Revise LGBTQ+ Inclusive Books Policy

According to school officials, teachers will also no longer inform families when inclusive books are read in classrooms.

Sexually Explicit Video Sent To Student By MS Teacher: Police

A sexually explicit Snapchat video was sent by a middle school art teacher in Aberdeen to a student. Police are investigating the incident.

MD Abortion Rights Referendum Headed To Ballot: Report

Maryland voters will decide in 2024 whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution.

Former Mayor Indicted On 80 Child Pornography Charges By Grand Jury

The former mayor of College Park, 47-year-old Patrick Wojahn, has been indicted by a grand jury on 80 child pornography charges.

105 MPH Fatal Crash In Anne Arundel Prompts Prison Time For DC Officer: Report

A 105 mph fatal crash in Anne Arundel County prompted prison time for a "reckless" and "irresponsible" DC police officer, a prosecutor said.

Police Officer Arrested In Domestic Assault Case In Anne Arundel County: Report

A police officer was arrested in a domestic assault case in Anne Arundel County, authorities said. The officer was suspended with pay.

'Cozy Cookies' Opening At Armory Marketplace In Bel Air

A home-based cookie business launched before the pandemic not only survived but thrived through the economic downturn. The bakers are now opening a storefront.

DC, MD Red Cross Volunteers Join Mississippi Tornado Recovery Effort

Red Cross volunteers from the D.C. area are helping in the Mississippi relief effort after tornadoes devastated the region.

Veteran Lost To PTSD Leads Couple To Raise Service Dogs In His Memory

Warrior Canine Connection in Maryland is looking for puppy parents like the Hipsleys to raise service dogs for veterans.

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Kids & Family

• New Lakefront Library Unveiled For Downtown Columbia Area
• Students To Walk Up To 2 Miles To School This Fall In New HCPSS Zones
• Kids Must Be Escorted By Adult Age 21+ At The Mall In Columbia

Crime

• Strip Club Shooting In PG County Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured: Police
• Knife Attack On Lover's Other Girlfriend Leads To Prison: Prosecutor
• Man Punches Ex-Girlfriend's New Beau, Has To Write Letter: Prosecutor
• Man Gropes Woman, Exposes Himself On Street And In Hallway: UMD Police
• Nightclub Shooting Leaves Young Father Dead, 2 Others Injured: Police
• Search For Roy McGrath Focused On Southern U.S., Feds Say: Report

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