Dog Dragging Unleashes Cruelty Charges: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Maryland Patch network to talk about tonight:

Owner Drug Dog Behind Truck To Teach A Lesson: Police

Witnesses told police the dog, Rebel, fell down at times when he was unable to keep up; now the owner is charged with animal cruelty.

Pharmacy Robber Claimed To Have Bomb: Havre de Grace Police

He demanded drugs and said there was a bomb inside a tie-dyed shirt he was holding, officials reported.

Where To Get Free Hot Dogs On Wednesday In Maryland

From dollar dogs to freebies, see where the deals are on the special day.

Student Gun Control Rally Set In Wake Of 2 Maryland Shootings

The rally will call for raising the minimum age to purchase a firearm and limiting child access to guns.

Forest Hill Man Killed In Street Sweeping Crash: Police

Police said the street sweeping truck overturned near Lutherville, and the driver died.

Ravens Players Report To 2018 Training Camp

Veteran players kick off Baltimore Ravens training camp in Owings Mills.

PG County School Coach Gets 35 Years For Child Sex Abuse: Report

In one case, he reportedly threatened to beat up 7-year-old up if he didn't send sexually explicit images.

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• Hogan Elected Vice Chairman Of National Governors Association
• Driver Rescued From Floodwaters In Baltimore County
• Second Man Charged In Annapolis Teen's Death
• New 18-Hole Disc Golf Course Opens In Churchville
• Police Locate Car Connected To Fatal Shooting Of 10-Year-Old Girl
• New Elementary School Plans In Columbia Did Not Hit "Snag": Principal
• Man Arrested In Downtown Silver Spring Stabbing: Police

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Pictured, Rebel of Linthicum Heights, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police Department.