Cop Suspended Over Filming | Boys Charged In Homeless Man's Death | Explosion Vigil: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Maryland BBQ Bash In Bel Air: Food, Music, Competition, Parking Info
• Crofton Rush-Hour Crackdown Pulls Over 38 Drivers
• DC Police Officer, PG County Resident Indicted For Sex Trafficking Of Minors
• Man Armed With Machine Gun Robs Prince George's County Store: Police

Cop Tries To Block Filming, Suspended From County Force

An Anne Arundel County Police officer who tried to stop a bystander from filming him as he sorted out a dispute has been suspended by the department. Police officials said that the public has every right to record officers on police business in public spaces.

Bel Air Woman Gives Publishers Clearing House A Run For Their Money

Publishers Clearing House is known to show up unannounced to surprise its sweepstakes winners on camera. Usually, the team delivers the message at someone's door or workplace without incident. That was not the case with Betsy Andreycak of Bel Air.

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• Harford County School Bus Schedules, Routes Posted Online
• PG County Liquor Official Indicted For Federal Bribery
• MS-13 Member Gets Life In Prison For Murder Of Rival Gang Member
• Vigil To Mark 1-Year Anniversary Of Flower Branch Apartments Explosion
• Boys Ages 13, 14 Killed Homeless Man: Prince George's County Police
• Baltimore Ravens Vs Washington Redskins: Everything You Need To Know
• Body Found Floating In Brewers Creek Near Annapolis

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Photo of the July 25 win courtesy of Betsy Andreycak.