$1M For Dog Death By Police: Patch PM

Here are some stories to share this evening from Patch sites across Maryland:

$1M Verdict For Owner Of Slain Dog Who Sued County Police
A family was awarded over $1 million after a jury decided that an Anne Arundel County Police officer unjustly shot and killed their family dog in February 2014. Initially, after the shooting, an Anne Arundel County Police investigation cleared the officer of wrongdoing, stating that the dog was aggressive.

Edgewood Soldier Laid To Rest At Arlington National Cemetery
The 37-year-old special forces soldier who previously lived in Maryland was killed in combat by enemies using small arms fire in the Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan. He leaves behind a wife and five children.

• Lothian Love Triangle Murders: Ann Anastasi Sentenced To 60 Years
• Rabbits Stolen From Forest Hill Porch
• Young Child Struck by Car in Bowie, Serious Injuries Reported
• 7 Men Charged In Prostitution Sting
• Driver Who Fled Traffic Stop Arrested, One Thing Missing: Police

Trump Fires FBI Director Comey: Maryland Congressmen Speak Out
"There is little President Trump does anymore that surprises me, but that he would fire the lead investigator into collusion between Russia and Trump campaign officials is beyond the pale," Sen. Ben Cardin said in a statement.

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our Maryland network. The Patch community platform covers communities across the state.