School Lockdown; Stepson Charged with Murder; 2 Mall Jewelry Thefts: News Nearby

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Skater Hit By Crofton Driver On Highway: Police

A Glen Burnie man is to blame for an accident that inflicted serious head trauma, authorities say, after he was hit by a Crofton driver.

Crofton IHOP Robbed By Armed Man

No customers were robbed; the suspect took an unknown amount of cash from the business, police say.

Officer's Death: 3 Brothers Charged, 8 Firefighters Injured in Wall Collapse, Car Falls Off Garage: News Nearby

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Arrests Tie Suspects to 14 Cases of Theft from Cars: Police

Two Baltimore men stopped early Monday in the Crofton area reportedly had stolen GPS units, cell phones, jewelry and more.

Fatal Stabbing / Pedestrian Killed / Free Pancake Deal: News Nearby

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Super Bowl 50 Parties: Police Warn Drivers

Anne Arundel County police urge residents to designate a driver if they plan to drink on Sunday while attending a Super Bowl party.

Mansion Fire Turns Sister Into Safety Advocate: Top Stories of 2015

Fire that killed an Annapolis couple and four grandchildren may have been less disastrous if the home had sprinklers, says victim's sister.

Two-Alarm Condo Fire in Crofton Causes $100K in Damage

Fire departments from two counties and Fort Meade put out the blaze, which damaged three condo units.

Police: Three Suspects Wanted in Credit Card Scam

One suspect has used stolen information in several locations, say Anne Arundel police.

Victim Dressed in Black Hit By Car; Alcohol Use Investigated

A pedestrian in the middle of a Severn road died after a car ran over the victim. The Odenton driver may have been drinking, police say.

Fatal Fire 'Suspicious,' Baltimore Prepares for Unrest, Guilty Plea in Teen Drinking Case: News Nearby

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Crofton Boy Charged With Sex Offenses: Police

Investigators say the 14-year-old groped a female victim and then exposed himself to her.

Gun Held to Cabbie's Head By Robber: Police

A cab driver was robbed at gunpoint Friday night in Crofton, police say.

Officer Who Plotted to Smuggle Contraband Into Jail Sentenced

Four corrections officers gave inmates cell phones, tobacco and fast food for money, which officials called breach of trust.

Heroin Found in Crofton Narcotics Raid

Anne Arundel County Police arrested a Crofton man after a search reportedly found heroin in his home.

Husband Stabbed 121 Times, Wife Sentenced to Prison

An Anne Arundel County judge suspended all but 10 years of the 30-year sentence for the Laurel soldier's death.

'Critically Missing' Crofton Man Located: Update

Police asked the public to help them find Dante Bradshaw, who has been missing since Friday.

Victim Identified in Submerged Car Found Off BW Parkway (Update)

A Laurel man missing for more than a week has been confirmed as the man found in a car near the Route 198 exit, according to Laurel Police

Police Dog Hailed for Service to Prince George's County

Facebook: Drug-sniffing K9 passed away Saturday after eight years of service.

High School Student Emailed Death Threat to Teacher, Say Police

Individual at Fort Meade school charged as juvenile after teacher contacted authorities.

Waldorf Man Charged in Crofton Gun Case

Anne Arundel County Police say the man was in a vehicle near Crofton Mini Storage early Tuesday morning.

100 'Drunkest' Towns In Maryland: Is Your Community Here?

Roadsnacks.net has compiled a list of the "drunkest" towns based on the number of available places to buy booze, and other criteria.

Heroin Dealer Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

Damian Cook of Annapolis, already a convicted felon, was sentenced for drug and firearms charges after a raid on a Crofton apartment.

Two Charged After Allegedly Entering Odenton Cars

Police say the men from Columbia and Nottingham were found with stolen credit cars and electronics.

County Sites Collect 412 Pounds of Unwanted Drugs

Saturday's Drug Take Back Day in Anne Arundel County collected hundreds of pounds of unwanted or expired meds.

Crownsville Driver Flown to Hospital After Crash

Anne Arundel County Police say speed and alcohol may have been a factor in the roll-over accident; the driver was critically injured.

2-Year-Old Boy Left Alone in Locked Car: Police

A woman doing business in the Glen Burnie Courthouse left her sleeping son in her vehicle; she's been charged with neglect.

Woman Fights Off Attacker in Her Bedroom: Police

Police have increased patrols in the Laurel area after a masked man entered a woman's home Tuesday morning.

Odenton Teens Charged in Burglaries at 19 Storage Units

Anne Arundel County Police say the youths took electronics and other stolen items to their homes.

Driver Error Caused Fatal Odenton Motorcycle Crash: Police

Anne Arundel County Police say Marlon Dorsey Sr. died this weekend from injuries suffered in the crash.

Odenton Woman Charged With Burglarizing School: Police

Anne Arundel County Police say the woman reportedly admitted stealing school supplies.

Men Firing Guns at Beach Targeted Resident Who Complained: Police

Men from Bowie, Hyattsville, Crownsville and Glen Dale face assault and drug charges after the confrontation.

Maryland's Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles Revealed (ICYMI)

The National Insurance Crime Bureau took a look at the most commonly stolen makes and models across all 50 states.

Police Open Lobbies for Safer Online Transactions

Conducting transactions in public helps reduce danger to sellers and their property, police say.

46 Theft Charges Filed Against Gambrills Man

Anne Arundel County Police say the man is responsible for dozens of thefts over the past three months.

$6.4M Freddie Gray Settlement, Officers in Court Thursday | Charges in Crash That Killed Five | Obama Visit: News Nearby

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Maryland's Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles Revealed

The National Insurance Crime Bureau took a look at the most commonly stolen makes and models across all 50 states.

Missing Man Found After Taking Cab to Baltimore: Update

Soloman Queen left Gambrills hadn't been heard from since Sunday; police say he is a critically missing adult with health problems.

Abandoned Baby Case: Charge Dropped Against Alleged Father

Cordell Hall was charged with assaulting Sandra McClary, who police say then left him and their baby by the road. McClary will not testify.