Army Mom Surprise, Murder: Top Odenton, Severn Stories Of 2019

ODENTON-SEVERN — It won't be long now until 2019 rolls over to the New Year. Quite a bit has happened in Odenton, Severn and Anne Arundel County. From a man possessing enough Fentanyl to kill 5 million people to a Hanover chef appearing on a reality TV show, Patch covered it. So which stories did Patch readers find the most interesting? Patch has rounded up the top 14 stories from 2019.

Old Mill Vs. Meade Football Game To Be Played Without Fans: Because of a shooting in Odenton, the football game between Old Mill and Meade was moved to a Monday and fans were not allowed to see it.

Father Gives Suicidal Son A Gun, Says 'Just Do It': Anthony Lewis of Odenton found himself behind bars, facing numerous charges, after forcing a shotgun into his suicidal teenager's hands.

Severn Teen Charged With 22 Counts Including Attempted Murder: A 17-year-old from Severn was charged as an adult with attempted murder after reportedly firing a gun near kids at a Pasadena park.

Victim Identified In Decades-Old Glen Burnie Homicide Cold Case: Thanks to new technology, Anne Arundel County Police have identified the victim in a decades-old Glen Burnie homicide case.

Hanover Man Had Enough Fentanyl To Kill 5 Million People: A federal jury convicted a Hanover man who had 10 kilograms of fentanyl in his possession, enough to kill 5 million people.

Wild Holiday Display Wows Visitors To 'Mamulaville' In Severn: A Severn dad idolizes Clark Griswold from the movie "Christmas Vacation," which was evident in his massive holiday yard display.

Severn Mom Dies While Hiking In Weekend Heat: A 32-year-old mother of three died while hiking in Montgomery County during a hot weekend.

Hanover Executive Chef To Appear On Reality TV Show Chopped: Live! Casino & Hotel executive chef Ed Evans learned to cook from his grandmother and had the chance to appear on the realty TV show Chopped.

Fort Meade Sailor Killed In Syria Suicide Bomb Attack: A Navy cryptologic technician stationed at Fort George Meade was killed by a suicide bomber in Syria Jan. 16.

Gambrills Driver Ran Red Light Before Fatal Crash: A Gambrills woman killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer reportedly drove against a red light.

Hanover Chef Didn't Advance On TV Show But Employer Surprised Him: Executive chef Ed Evans didn't make it past the dessert round on Chopped, but he's still having an impact locally.

Millersville Man Critically Hurt Burning Leaves In Yard: A Millersville man suffered life-threatening burns after he used gasoline to burn leaves in his yard.

Gambrills Robbery Victim Killed For $17, 2 Bowie Men Sentenced: Anne Arundel County prosecutors said two Bowie men were sentenced in a fatal shooting; the robbery victim had only $17 when he died.

Husband Who Tried To Kill Wife, Burn Down Restaurant, Sentenced: A Hanover man who owned multiple restaurants sought to frame his wife as a terrorist and have her killed. He headed to prison.

Car Hits Teen At School Bus Stop, Parents Seek Answers: The parents of a teen hit by a car while crossing the road after climbing off her school bus want to see stiffer penalties for drivers.

Army Mom Gone 9 Months Surprises Daughter At Lunchtime: Millersville Elementary 5th grader Kaylee Post hadn't seen her mom face-to-face since she was deployed 9 months ago. Until now.