Homemade Bomb In Kitchen | 6-Year-Old Shot In Face | Another County Bans ICE: MD News

On the weekend, we present a review of the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Child Identified In Fatal Montgomery Village Shooting

Police have identified the six-year-old boy killed in an accidental shooting in his home. The child was suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his face.

Ex-MD Police Chief Sentenced To Prison On Multiple Arson Charges

A former police chief from Ellicott City was sentenced to decades in prison in connection with multiple fires he started at the Montgomery County homes of family members. He is serving a prison sentence of eight life terms and 75 additional years for similar crimes committed in Howard County.

Live Homemade Bomb, 600 Rounds Of Ammo Found In MD Home

Two Bowie men were arrested after Maryland State Police found a live homemade bomb in an Allegany County home's kitchen, along with five ghost guns and 600 rounds of ammunition .

Man Spends $100K Lotto Win Buying Parents A House

A construction worker who won $100,000 playing the Red 5's Doubler scratch-off plans to buy his parents a home.

MoCo Man Sentenced For 'Sextortion' Of Over 100 Girls

A 28-year-old man from Silver Spring was sentenced to prison for coercing more than 100 girls to send him sexually explicit images and videos.

Video Shows Person Sought In Fatal Senior Facility Shooting

Police released surveillance video on Friday of a person they believe is tied to the fatal Feb. 14 shooting at a senior living facility in Potomac. The victim was fatally shot and had suffered head trauma while at the Cogir Potomac Senior Living facility.

• Man Killed In Senior Living Facility Was A Maine Philanthropist: Report

Council Approves Ban On ICE Detention Centers

In an emergency session, the Baltimore County Council banned the establishment of any new immigration detention centers in the county. The unanimous 6-0 vote changes zoning regulations to prohibit the county from granting any permits for a detention center or jail.

• Leaders, Public Rally Against Suspected ICE Facility In Hyattsville

Baltimore Co. Resident Wins Ravens Tickets For 20 Years

A longtime football fan from White March won tickets to see the Ravens play at M&T Bank Stadium for the next 20 years.

School Employee, Dance Teacher Indicted On Child Sex Abuse Charges

A Prince George's County school employee and dance academy founder has been charged with 5 counts of producing child sex abuse material.

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• Owner Killed In House Explosion, Fire That Caused $2M Damage
• 'Valentine’s Day Candy Bandit' Sought By Harford Co. Sheriff's Office
• Residents Have Mixed Feelings About Leftover Parking Chairs: Report
• 2 Men Rescued After Falling Through Ice On River
• 19-Year-Old Arrested After Pointing Gun At 14-Year-Old: Aberdeen Police
• $15K Vintage Guitar Stolen, Police Searching For 4 Suspects
• Two People Rescued From Floodwaters Near Poolesville
• 2 Dogs Rescued, Homeowner Displaced After House Fire
• 3 Baltimore Co. Firefighters Injured In Apartment Fire
• Man Exposes Himself To Student In UMD Library Bathroom: Police
• Teen Thrown From SUV In Crash With Tanker Truck
• Glen Burnie Man Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping: Police
• MoCo Teen Charged In Fatal 2025 Pedestrian Collision
• International Parental Kidnapping Charge Filed Against Howard Co. Dad
• MoCo Banker Wins Over $150K From Lottery
• Man Dies Weeks After Dundalk Burglary: Police
• 1 Person In Custody After Blair HS Put On Lockdown: Police