Teen Sex Suspect Used Snapchat & Instagram, Police Say: Patch PM

Flood warnings and watches have kicked in as lines of storms soak the region. In some places, roads have been closed for high water. Check the weekend forecast, find out what events are still going on and kick back with top headlines, from a Marylander with his eye on the Oval Office to an arena football player throwing for the Baltimore Ravens. Here are the top stories from Maryland Patches on Friday, July 28.

Maryland Rep. John Delaney Announces 2020 Presidential Run
Before the starting pistol is even loaded, the 2020 presidential race has already begun. First to the starting line on the Democratic side is Maryland Rep. John Delaney, who announced his intention to seek the Oval Office Friday in a piece for the Washington Post.

Germantown Man Met Sexual Assault Victim Via Snapchat, Instagram: Police
Investigators believe that the man may have corresponded with other girls via various social media apps and that there may be additional victims.

• Baltimore Ravens Sign Arena League Quarterback
• Suspended Prince George's County Police Officer Sentenced For Assault
• Pasadena Sports Bar Fire Injures One Firefighter
• Maryland Weekend Weather: Nasty Summer Storm Brings Flash Flood Warnings

Flood Warning: Water Fills Streets Across Montgomery County
More than 4 inches of rain had fallen by 2 p.m. in Montgomery County, emergency personnel said. There were multiple reports of vehicles in high water.

• Flash Flood Warning In Effect For Baltimore Metro Area
• Baltimore Restaurant Week, Fort McHenry Crab Feast, More: Maryland Weekend Events

• Now In Theaters: 'Atomic Blonde,' 'Detroit,' 'Brigsby Bear, 'An Inconvenient Sequel,' 'The Emoji Movie'
• Annapolis Shooting Victim Flown To Shock Trauma
• Drug Kingpin Sentenced To 40 Years In Harford County
• Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Laurel Being Investigated: Police
• Man Found Dead In Prince George's County Woods: Police
• Grande Produce Recalls Salmonella-Tainted Papayas In Maryland
• Lush Lawns: 5 Rockville Homes With Beautiful Front Yards
• Prisoner Who Escaped From Hospital In Custody: Police

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