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1. Virginia man arrested following deadly stabbing in Laurel, police say (wmar2news.com) — Police say a man has died after a domestic-related stabbing on Contee Road in Laurel, and a 26-year-old Virginia suspect is now in custody facing homicide-related charges. Officers found the victim with multiple stab wounds on May 9, and investigators are still gathering information. Anyone who saw or heard anything is urged to contact Laurel-area detectives.
2. Howard County Police Arrest Ellicott City Man After Indecent Exposure Report at Park (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Howard County police are investigating two vehicles reported stolen from the 8700 block of Freestate Drive in Laurel between May 5 and May 7, including an Infiniti Q50 and a Hyundai Sonata. The same crime blotter details an indecent exposure arrest in Ellicott City and several burglaries and vehicle break-ins across Howard County, with all investigations still ongoing.
3. A Pint of Hope: Developing a Shelf-Stable Blood Substitute (biznewsdesk.com) — Scientists at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel are developing a shelf-stable, freeze-dried blood substitute that could be rehydrated and used anywhere in the world. Their HEART project uses lab-grown O-negative red blood cells to create portable transfusion kits, aiming to improve trauma care for deployed service members and people in remote or resource-limited settings.
4. 2026 Preakness Stakes Post Positions: Full Field, Latest Withdrawals (heavy.com) — Laurel will be in the national spotlight this Saturday as the 151st Preakness Stakes runs at Laurel Park, even without Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo in the field. The article breaks down the finalized post positions, key withdrawals, and why longshot maiden Ocelli could make history in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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