Mall Bathroom Stabbing | ICE Agent Bitten | Man Shot By Cops Had Called 911: 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.

Several Injured After Explosion At Baltimore Bottling Facility

Four people were injured Sunday after an explosion broke out at a Coca-Cola bottling facility in Baltimore, authorities said.

19-Year-Olds Charged In String Of Business Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts

Two 19-year-olds from Washington, D.C., have been arrested and charged in connection to a string of burglaries and vehicle thefts that happened across Howard County last month.

Father Enters Plea After Baby Girl Dies In Hot Truck

A 29-year-old father has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in Harford County Circuit Court for his role in the death of his 6-month-old daughter, who died in a hot pickup truck last summer.

Former Police Officer Accused In Multiple Sexual Assault Cases

A former officer with D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department was indicted Monday for several sexual assault cases that took place across Maryland and Virginia.

Teens Wanted For Stabbing Inside Mall Bathroom

The Montgomery County Police Department is searching for seven teenagers tied to a stabbing that took place at the Wheaton Mall.

1 Worker Trapped, 2 Rescued After Trench Collapse

Two men became trapped in a trench on Tuesday. They were trying to pinpoint a leak in a building, and when "they were trying to climb out, the right side of the wall collapsed."

Police Caution Marylanders About New Phone Scam

State police are warning Marylanders to be vigilant amid an ongoing phone scam in which impersonators pretend to be law enforcement officers to steal personal information.

Winning $4M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Montgomery County

A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $4 million was sold in Silver Spring ahead of Tuesday's drawing, according to state lottery officials.

14 Elementary Students Accidentally Pepper-Sprayed: Police

Fourteen students from the Vincent Farm Elementary School were hospitalized on Wednesday after pepper spray was deployed on a school bus.

5 MD Hospitals Ranked In Top 10% For Patient Safety

Five hospitals in Maryland were among hundreds across the country recognized for safety and patient experience in a new report.

Extortion Scam Led Autistic Man To Call Howard Co. Police For Help

Alex LaMorie, the autistic man who was fatally shot by Howard County Police officers outside his apartment complex on March 1, had called 911 after saying he was going to harm himself. LaMorie said he'd fallen victim to an extortion scam, HCPD Police Chief Gregory Der disclosed at a news conference Thursday.

ICE Officers Bitten, Assaulted While Arresting Man In Howard County

An El Salvadorian undocumented immigrant appeared in federal court Wednesday after police say he bit ICE officers during a traffic stop and his arrest.

More Top Headlines:

• Suspect Found After Year-Long Manhunt, Charged With Sex Abuse Of A Minor
• $65K Raised At St. Baldrick's Head-Shaving Event For Peds Cancer Research
• 3 Suspects Attack Woman In Retaliation For Breaking Up Assault
• Multiple Arrests Made At This Baltimore Co. Mall
• Body Pulled From Bladensburg Waterfront
• Vehicle Impaled On Pole Inside Parking Garage
• Middle School Student Wins Third Spelling Bee Title
• Unattended Fried Shrimp Cooking In Kitchen Sparks House Fire
• 1 Person Dead After Being Hit By Metro Train
• Video: Cars Go Up In Flames As Home Sustains Damage
• Baltimore Co. Native Stranded In Qatar Sees Relief: Report
• MoCo Emergency Facility To Close Its Doors
• 12-Year-Old Makes Moves In Cornhole Scene: Report
• 3 Baltimore Police Officers Indicted On Theft, Misconduct Charges
• Husband And Wife Killed In Early Morning House Fire, Son Escapes
• $100K Lotto Win To Help Security Guard Pay Off Medical Bill
• Two Arrests Made In Illegal MD Car Rallies
• Animal Shelter At Ease After Residents Turn Out To Help
• 2 Girls Accused Of Scratching Car With Rock: Police