12-Year-Old Arrested For Plastic Gun: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Maryland Patch network to talk about tonight:

Student Arrested After Aiming Fake Gun In Auditorium: Police

The 12-year-old boy allegedly pointed the painted plastic gun around the room of 120 people.

Maryland State Fair 2018: Musical Lineup Announced

Country, blues and rockers are set to headline the 2018 event.

Tick-Borne Diseases On The Rise In Maryland, Across US

Maryland is one of the hardest hit states for ailments spread by bugs, the CDC reports.

Maryland Weekend: Celebration On The Chesapeake, Lil Yachty, More

From a rock festival to flower arranging, there's something for everyone.

Hot-Car Deaths: How Many Kids Have Died In Maryland?

Police rescued a child and charged her father Wednesday.

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• Fort Meade Lockdown Sends Gate-Crasher To Prison
• Medical Marijuana Dispensary 'HerbaFi' Opens May 19
• Gas Station Fire Involves Truck Carrying Clothes In Silver Spring
• National Weather Service Issues Special Weather Statement For Maryland
• Murder Conviction Overturned In Federal Officer's Odenton Death
• One Injured In Glen Burnie House Fire: Officials
• Cinco De Mayo DUI Tests Offered By Annapolis Police

Across America

• Bird Keeps Baby Safe From Gator: Video
• Giuliani: Trump Reimbursed Stormy Daniels Payment
• Apple Watch Credited With Saving Man's Life
• Weekend Movie Guide

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Photo of student's fake gun via MCPD.