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Heroin State Of Emergency: Maryland In Crisis, Governor Says
"Heroin and opioid-related deaths have doubled in the last year in our state," Gov. Larry Hogan said during a press conference at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency in Reisterstown.

7 Baltimore Police Officers Indicted In Racketeering Scheme
Seven Baltimore police officers were arrested Wednesday on federal racketeering charges. In some cases, they allegedly stopped people who had not committed crimes and pocketed their belongings.

Anyone 'Who Slaughters Muslims’ Will Be Paid, Says Note At Mosque
A threatening letter was found in the mailbox of the Islamic Education Society of Maryland in Silver Spring. The note also contained a drawing of two individuals with "arrows piercing their hearts," according to police reports.

• Scratch-Off Sparks Big Win For Crownsville Electrician
• Havre de Grace Mardi Gras Parade Continues Despite Rain
• Fight At Harford Tech Basketball Game Under Investigation: Sheriff
• Reisterstown Woman Sues Penn State For Sexual Harassment: Report
• 29-Year-Old Crashes Into Tree, Dies: Howard County Police
• Indoor Skydiving Facility Proposed for Gaithersburg
• 62-Year-Old Wheaton Woman Victim Of Home Invasion Robbery
• I-83 Snarled From Downed Tree
• Mom’s Prostitution Arrest: Baby And Puppy Left In Car In Takoma Park, Police Said
• 84 Lumber Cash Box Stolen In Pasadena Break-In
• Rockville Man Arrested On Sexual Assault, Animal Cruelty Charges
• Proposed Bill Would Require Healthier Vending Machines In Montgomery County

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