Dangerous Waters, Cruiser Crash, Phone Scam: News Nearby

Here’s a look at the day’s top headlines on Maryland Patches:

• Rough Waters Mean 200 Rescues on Ocean City Beaches
• Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Howard County Police Cruiser
• Watch Out for Phone Scam Impersonating PG Sheriff
• Top Ravens Receiver Retiring After This Season to Be with Family
• $120K Grant to Fight Heroin in Harford County Middle Schools
• Cat’s Dying Owner Writes Thank-You Letter to Future Home
• Murder Charge Dropped, MoCo Stabbing Called Self-Defense
• ‘All Star Beer Pong’ Suspect Sought By Police
• Missing Baltimore County Man’s Vehicle Found in Baltimore City
• Peeping Tom Reported in Bel Air Changing Room
• Man Walking on Highway Hit By Two Cars: Police
• Towson Swimmers Make Cut for 2016 Olympic Trials

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First responders rescued nearly 200 people on Sunday and Monday due to rip currents and heavy surf in Ocean City. Pictured, sunrise at Ocean City on Monday, Aug. 10. Screenshot from sunrise video by William Cook/YouTube.