Law & Order: Prison Drone Edition | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

Guilty Plea in Drone Delivery of Drugs, Porn to Prison

A Silver Spring father of two accused of helping to use a drone to fly drugs and pornography into a Maryland prison has pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

Maryland authorities said in August they thwarted what is believed to be the first attempt in the state to use a drone to sneak contraband items into Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland. >>>read more.

Baltimore Ravens Fans Can Purchase Their Turf

M&T Bank Stadium is getting a makeover, and the turf has got to go; the Baltimore stadium’s artificial turf will be replaced by fresh grass by next season, and on Thursday the process of removing the old turf began.

Now, the Ravens are selling pieces of the field between the 20-yard lines. The turf will be cut into small squares, then packaged in special cases, available for purchase around preseason. >>> read more.

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12-Year-Old Charged in Columbia Library Holdup: Police

• Two juveniles tried to rob a man at gunpoint in the East Columbia Library parking lot this week, according to police.

Witness Takes Stand in ‘Serial’ Murder Case: Report

• Former Woodlawn High School student Adnan Syed, convicted in 1999 murder of ex-girlfriend, has case reopened after ‘Serial’ podcast airs.

Scam Emails Threaten Violence at Local Nonprofits

• Montgomery County Police say any employee or organization that receives such an email should call authorities.

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