Momo Challenge, Free Bookstore, Ravens Player Arrest: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Friday. 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.

• Free Bookstore To Open At Mall On March 2
• Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Abingdon Man
• 4 Burglaries Tied To Unlocked Garage Doors: Police

Ravens Player Arrested In Baltimore County: Report

A running back for the Baltimore Ravens was reportedly arrested Friday morning after crashing into a tree.

Suicide PSA By High School Students To Play In Local Theaters

Two student-produced public service announcements about suicide awareness and prevention will be shown at local movie theaters. The students created the PSAs for a contest aimed at preventing teen suicide.

JC Penney Closing Maryland Store, 29 Other Locations

JC Penney officials said Thursday that the iconic retailer with 860 stores nationwide will close 18 stores this year — plus nine home and furniture stores this fall — in addition to three store closures announced last month. One of the 30 stores on the chopping block is in Maryland.

Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled On March 2

In an effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking, law enforcement officials will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint Saturday night.

Schools: Momo Challenge With Suicide Threat Returns

Maryland schools officials are warning parents that the "Momo Challenge," the Internet game that encourages kids to try dangerous stunts, threatens them with harm and talks of suicide, has resurfaced. And parents were urged to monitor what their children see online.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• MD Weekend Events: Big Apple Circus, Brewery Tours, Chili Cookoff
• Death Of Perry Hall Shooting Victim Probed

• Drug Raid Yields Marijuana, Guns, Cash: Police
• Missing Rockville Man Last Seen On Feb. 25: Police

Across America

• Man's Gun Slips, Fires, Hits Genitals
• Jonas Brothers Release New Song, Hear It Here
• Georgetown Student Goes Viral After Eating Pizza
• Woman In Dog Park Calls 911 On A Randy Puppy
• Martha Stewart Teams Up With Cannabis Company

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