Teacher Sexual Misconduct Alleged + Mixed-Gender Locker Rooms Reported: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A Maryland teacher was accused of sexual misconduct, a report said. A state lawmaker also alleged that a school has mixed-gender locker rooms, renewing the debate on gender policies. Other top articles covered a firefighter's death, a body found in a restaurant and several crimes.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Lodged Against Bel Air Teacher: Police

A Bel Air High School teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officials investigate allegations of a "sexual nature."

Mixed-Gender Locker Rooms At Harford County Public Schools Upset Student, Parents

Parents of an HCPS middle schooler reached out to a state legislator expressing concern about mixed-gender locker rooms at one school.

Late Firefighter Remembered As Kind Soul At Funeral In Anne Arundel County

A late Anne Arundel County firefighter was remembered as a kind soul and a handyman. He was honored Wednesday at a public funeral.

MD Eatery Stays Open, Serves Food After Woman's Body Found In Bathroom

"At the moment, we thought we were doing the right thing, and we realized maybe we were wrong," the restaurant manager told Fox 5.

Indecent Exposure Outside Annapolis Home Depot Prompts Arrest: Police

A man was caught masturbating in a vehicle parked outside an Annapolis Home Depot, police said. Officers arrested the suspect.

Racial Confrontation At Hunter Woods Park Leads To Arrest: Police

A man faces five criminal charges after police said he pointed a handgun at soccer players in a Gaithersburg park and used racial slurs.

Officer Accused Of Assault, Police Powers Suspended In Anne Arundel

An Anne Arundel County police officer was accused of assault, a report said. His powers were suspended. He's working on administrative duty.

Navy Officer Charged In Federal Court With Cyberstalking Ex-Wife

A Navy officer from Silver Spring faces multiple charges of aggravated identity theft, fraud and cyberstalking his ex-wife.

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Fire

• Garage Fire Intentionally Set Causing $100K Damage: Official
• Fire Causes Major Damage At Retirement Community High Rise In Annapolis: Report
• GoFundMe Started For Glenmont Family Displaced By Apartment Fire

Police

• Construction Worker Fatally Hit Along Indian Head Highway: Police
• Man Shot After Trying To Run Over Officers, Chase Ensued: Police
• Man Shot In Face After Trying To Stab Baltimore Security Guard With Syringe

Community

• County Executive Debate Takeaways: Analyzing Pittman, Haire's Visions For Anne Arundel
• 7 Football Games Forfeited By Anne Arundel County High School After Eligibility Violation
• Nearly 40 School Bus Routes Restored As Anne Arundel County Battles Driver Shortage

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