'Space Jellyfish' In Sky | Sleeping Woman Assaulted | Amputee Indicted: MD News

On the weekend, we present a review of the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Elementary School Spray-Painted With Name Of Sandy Hook Shooter

Security measures were bolstered this week at Bradley Hills Elementary School in Bethesda and at area schools after officials found graffiti over the weekend on campus property that referenced a school shooter.

Did You See It? Residents Spot 'Space Jellyfish' From MD Skies

Residents across Maryland were treated to the aftermath of a SpaceX rocket launch early Tuesday. The National Weather Service said what many saw was more than likely a "space jellyfish," a phenomenon that happens when sunlight is reflected off the exhaust of a rocket launch.

MD Grand Jury Indicts Quadruple Amputee Accused Of Killing Friend

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player who was arrested last month after authorities said he fatally shot his friend in Charles County, has been indicted by a grand jury on a first-degree murder charge, according to a report.

Police Searching For Intruder Who Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Woman

Police are searching for a man accused of breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a sleeping woman. The man fled after the woman began screaming and confronting him.

Man Arrested Over Several Dine And Dash Incidents: Police

A man was arrested over the weekend in connection with a series of dine-and-dash thefts in the county.

4 Teens Charged In Fatal Drive-by Shooting

Two 18-year-olds and two teens have been indicted on charges that include first-degree murder, second-degree murder and first-degree assault.

Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug On The Rise: What To Know In MD

U.S. cases of drug-resistant Shigella infections are increasing around the country with no FDA-approved oral treatment available, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

High School Employee Charged With Recording Girls Inside Changing Room: Police

James Mulhern III, a 43-year-old man from Clarksburg, is facing a felony charge for recording underage girls inside a changing room at Walter Johnson High School.

MoCo Native Launches Nonprofit To Rehome Retiring Hens

In late 2025, Montgomery County native Abby Johnson founded the HenPals Network with one goal: finding homes where retiring hens could get a second chance at life.

This MD Community Ranked Among 100 Best Places To Live

One city in Maryland is among the best places to live, according to city guide Livability.com and its report of the 100 Best Places To Live In The U.S. In 2026.

Man Charged With Multiple Arsons At Farm Shared With 96-Year-Old Mother

A Cecil County man is charged with arson for a series of fires set on a farm he shares with his 96-year-old mother, the Maryland state fire marshal said.

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• Arrest Made In Self-Inflicted Towson University Shooting
• Elusive Mushroom Is Popping Up In MD Forests: Here's How To Find It
• 2 Cats Die In $400K House Fire: State Fire Marshal
• $2M Lotto Prize Pays Woman's Way Overseas To Visit Family
• Cowboy Hat Tips Off Police To Elusive Suspected Burglar's Location
• Man Performs Lewd Act In Shoe Department, Rubs Woman's Body: Police
• 4 Eateries Burglarized, Police Seek Suspects
• Teen Arrested In Vandalism Case Tied To Elementary School: Police
• 4 People Hospitalized After Fiery Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-270
• 'Take A Book, Share A Book' At New Location For Little Free Library
• ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: What To Know In MD
• 3 Arrested For Stealing $14K In Jewelry In Baltimore County: Police
• 20-Year Police Veteran Charged With Felony Assault
• MD Chicken Wing Festival Is Around The Corner
• $25K Reward For Tips In Brandywine Man's Fatal Shooting
• Pet Missing After Fire Damages Laurel Home
• 2 Restaurants Burglarized In Bowie, May Be Linked To Others