Wandering Pig's Bacon Saved By Police Officer: Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Tuesday. 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.

Howard County Veterans Break Ground For Monument

It was a standing-room-only crowd at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Howard County Veterans Monument and the Vivian C. "Millie" Bailey Neighborhood Park on the Lakefront in Downtown Columbia.

Men Arrested In Shooting Death At Pool Party

One man has been charged with murder and another faces weapons charges in the death of a 29-year-old man who was shot at a pool party in Glen Burnie on July 5.

Southwest Plane From BWI Airport Hit By Lightning: FAA

A Southwest Airlines flight from Baltimore was diverted to Orlando, Florida, on Monday after it was struck by lightning.

Teens Steal $20K Worth Of Bling From Jewelry Store: Police

Two teenage boys reportedly snatched an estimated $10,000 to $20,000 worth of jewelry from a store at Arundel Mills mall, Anne Arundel County Police say.

State Elections Board To Remove Gender ID From Registration Forms

The Maryland State Board of Elections has revamped its voter registration forms to remove gender identification. Voters will be able to select "X" or "unspecified" as a gender option when filling out the forms.

Police Officer Keeps Pig Out Of Traffic

A Baltimore County police officer helped a lost pig recently, according to officials. The four-legged pet was found wandering on a road, and snacked on cookies with the cop until it returned home.

MDTA Employees Diagnosed With Legionnaires' Disease

Two employees have contracted legionellosis, prompting the Maryland Transportation Authority to shut down its administrative building at the Interstate 895/Baltimore Harbor Tunnel toll plaza. Toll booths will be automated while state and city officials investigate the case.

Officer Charged With Assault In Excessive Force Case

A police officer purportedly shown in a video using a racial slur and shoving a knee into the face of man in custody — which prompted complaints that excessive force was used in the drug arrest — now faces criminal charges.

Also Worth A Look Today

• PG County Police To Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Friday
• ATV Riders Confront Cops In National Harbor: Police
• July 12 Concert At Memorial Hall Benefits Arundel Rivers
• Artists Debut Work At Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts
• How To Get Free Chick-fil-A In Anne Arundel County
• Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Finn, Darlene, Daphne, Callie Fornia
• IdentoGo TSA Pre✓ Mobile RV To Screen Flyers In Anne Arundel Co.
• Plans Continue For The 2020 Census In Maryland
• Community Invited To Celebrate The Life Of Mattie J.T. Stepanek
• Business Incubator In Columbia Is Now Complete, Home To 19 Companies

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