Child Abuse + Teacher Arrested + Baltimore Youth Curfew: MD Top News

MARYLAND — Maryland saw two separate child abuse arrests recently. In other crime news, a teacher was accused of bringing a loaded gun to a school parking lot.

Baltimore will enforce a youth curfew starting this spring, and a train hit a trespasser on the tracks.

Crime news covered a hatchet attack, school vandalism and a grandmother who was fatally shot while in town for her grandson's funeral. Plus, one county is giving away free gun locks to try and curb deaths from unsecured firearms.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Child Sexual Abuse Charge Levied Against Bethesda Resident: Police

D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department arrested a Bethesda resident recently on charges of sexual abuse of a child, police said.

Daycare Worker Records Herself Abusing Children At Center: Police

A daycare employee faces child abuse charges after police say she recorded herself abusing children at the center where she works.

Teacher Arrested At MD Elementary School After Gun In Car Sparks Lockdown: Police

A teacher was arrested at an Anne Arundel County elementary school. She was accused of having a loaded gun in her car, sparking a lockdown.

Baltimore's Youth Curfew To Be Enforced, Mayor Says

The curfew will be enforced starting Memorial Day weekend, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said during a news conference.

Train Hits Trespasser On Tracks In Anne Arundel County: Officials

An Amtrak train hit a trespasser on the tracks in Odenton, officials said. Here's what we know so far.

Hatchet Attack Suspect Arrested, Man Hospitalized In Annapolis: Police

A hatchet attack hospitalized a man in Annapolis, police said. Officers arrested the suspect.

School Vandalized Repeatedly, Officials Seek Suspect In Anne Arundel County

A school vandal is on the run in Anne Arundel County. The unknown suspect has caused more than $10,000 in damage over several months.

Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Grandma In Town For Funeral: Police

A Baltimore man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman from El Salvador in town for her grandson's funeral.

Anne Arundel To Offer Free Gun Locks In State's First Pilot Program

Anne Arundel County is offering free gun locks at three libraries in an effort to curb deaths and injuries tied to unsecured firearms.

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Politics

• Abortion, Gun Laws Top 2023 Bills Passed By MD General Assembly
• MD Lawmaker Tells House Speaker To 'Take A Seat,' Later Apologizes
• Immigrants' Rights Protesters Arrested Seeking To Block State House Entrance

Police

• Doctor Charged With Selling Opioids Out Of D.C. Practice: Prosecutor
• Killing Behind Funeral Home Prompts Plea In Anne Arundel: Prosecutor
• Sheriff Bashes State's Handling Of Officer-Involved Shooting Report

Fire

• Potentially Deadly Explosive Devices Found At Western MD Home
• Dad In Home As Son Sets Fire, Attempted Murder Charge Filed: Official
• Fire Causes $1M Damage To 5 Townhomes, Cigarette Suspected: Official

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