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Target Closing Store + Disturbing LGBTQ Message + Ex-Mayor's Child Porn Case: MD Top News
Target is closing a Maryland store. A woman left a disturbing LGBTQ message. There's news in a mayor's child porn case. Here's the top news.
MARYLAND — Target is closing one of its Maryland stores. A daycare director is accused of leaving a "disturbing" message for a same-sex couple.
A special election is set to replace a mayor who resigned after he was arrested on child pornography charges. Plus, a manhunt is underway to find an ex-aide of former Gov. Larry Hogan. The suspect missed a court date for his wire fraud and embezzlement charges.
In other crime news, MS-13 gang members pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and murder. A pregnant dog was stolen, and six puppies died in a fire.
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A new waterfront park to battle sea level rise rounded out the top news.
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Target To Close MD Store In May: Reports
The Minneapolis-based retailer announced this week it plans to close two stores in the Washington, D.C. area, one of which is in Prince George's County.
Daycare Director Leaves 'Disturbing' Message For LGBTQ+ Couple: Report
An LGBTQ+ couple has shared with Fox 5 DC that their child's former daycare director left a "disturbing" message on their voicemail.
Special Election Set After Mayor Resigns Following Child Porn Arrest
A special election to choose a new mayor in College Park will be held after the former leader was arrested on child porn charges.
Manhunt For Former Hogan Aide Underway After Court Date Missed
Roy McGrath, once the chief of staff for former Gov. Hogan, faces an eight-count federal indictment on wire fraud and embezzlement charges.
2 MS-13 Gang Members Plead Guilty To Racketeering Conspiracy, Murder
A Silver Spring man was one of two MS-13 gang members who pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple charges in federal court, including murder.
Pregnant Dog Stolen From Front Porch: Police
Police said Canela, a 5-year-old female Dachshund, was taken from a home in District Heights earlier this month.
6 Puppies Die In Accidental Shed Fire: Officials
A heat lamp in a shed used to keep a litter of puppies warm likely caused a fire that killed the dogs, Bel Air fire officials said.
New Park At Annapolis City Dock Gets Money To Fight Sea Level Rise
A new park and flood mitigation devices are coming to City Dock. Annapolis got millions of dollars for this project fighting sea level rise.
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