Father Charged in Baby's Death, Hit-and-Run Victim Mystery, Last Chance to Register to Vote: News Nearby

Patch has community sites across Maryland. Here are some of the top posts from the past 24 hours.

• Police Need Help Identifying Pedestrian Hit in Rockville
• Father Arrested in 5-Month-Old's Abuse, Murder
• Elderly Chevy Chase Bicyclist Killed on Bethesda Street

Tuesday Last Day to Register to Vote in Maryland

Maryland residents have one day left to register to vote in next month's general election; the deadline for registration is Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Voters will choose between Democratic Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump on Nov. 8, and also elect a United States senator to replace the retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski, other members of Congress and state legislators. >>> Read more.

Target Pulls 'Creepy Clown' Masks From Shelves

Target is getting out of the "creepy clown" craze. At least for now.

As social media threats from "clowns" have shut down schools and terrified children across the country, the nationwide retailer said it is pulling clown masks from its shelves and online stores. >>> Read more.

• After Trooper Hit on I-95 in Harford, Driver Faces Drug Charges: Police
• 2 Pedestrians Killed Arguing in Roadway in Jessup, Second Pedestrian Identified
• 3 Teens In Custody After Escape from Rockville Detention Center
• Patterson Mill Football Player Isaac Pfarr Dies Unexpectedly Over the Weekend

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• Suspicious Device at Edgemere Fire Station Not Dangerous, Police Say
• Rockville Regal Cinema to Show Presidential Debate Wednesday
• Red-Light Running Driver Smashes Into 2 Cars in Accokeek, Pronounced Dead: Police
• Missing Germantown Teen Sought By Police

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