Mayor's Child Porn Charges + Bay Bridge Traffic + Sports Betting Pushback: MD Top News

MARYLAND — Police said they found a Maryland mayor with child pornography. Bay Bridge traffic flow may improve thanks to earlier lane closure warnings. And a proposed sports betting venue faces community pushback.

An upscale restaurant is coming to a town center, while a mall is requiring minors to be supervised. Crime news covered a plan to steal millions from churches and an ex-police chief's arson case.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Mayor Faces 56 Counts Of Child Porn Possession, Distribution: Police

The mayor of College Park has resigned and faces 56 counts of child porn possession and distribution, Prince George's County Police said.

Bay Bridge Drivers Get Earlier Warning Of Lane Closures Via New Signs

Traffic control on the Bay Bridge has been updated with new signs and swinging gates to alert drivers sooner of closures.

Sports Betting License Approved, But Waterfront Venue Faces Pushback In Anne Arundel

A sports betting license was approved for a waterfront venue in Anne Arundel County. Neighbors are trying to block its opening, however.

Upscale Restaurant To Open, Replace Recently Closed Brewery In Anne Arundel County

An upscale American restaurant will open this summer in Anne Arundel County. It will replace a recently closed German brewery.

Teens Must Be Supervised At Mall, Leaders Speak Out About Incident

Minors must be with an adult age 21 or older at The Mall in Columbia. The HCPSS superintendent spoke out about the trouble there.

Plot To Steal $2M In Church Checks Leads To Rockville Man's Conviction

A former bank employee from Rockville was convicted for his role in a scheme to steal nearly $2 million in checks mailed to churches.

Ex-MD Police Chief Accused Of Arson Kept 'Target List': Reports

David Crawford is accused of intentionally setting at least a dozen fires in several counties between 2011 and 2020, authorities said.

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Community

• Maryland Republicans Push For Passage Of Expanded School Voucher Programs
• Electric Ferries To Run From Annapolis City Dock To Eastport
• Rent Hike Cap Approved By Prince George's County Council
• $1.3M Opens Up For Residents Struggling To Pay Rent In Howard County

Crime

• Naval Academy Mom's Killing Prompts Life Sentence For MD Man: Official
• Child Pornography Prompts Arrest Of 58-Year-Old Pasadena Man: Police
• Fentanyl Dealer Convicted On Murder, Robbery, Drug Charges: DOJ
• Man Shoots Stepson In Anne Arundel, Victim Dies Next Day: Police
• Indictment Handed Down To Suspended Prince George’s County Corporal

Crashes

• Video Released Of Fatal Baltimore Crash That Collapsed Building
• Tanker Overturns In Glen Burnie, Starts Leaking: Photos
• 2 Injured When Car Crashes Into Ice Rink At Rockville Town Center

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