Mosque Receives Disturbing Letter: Patch PM

Here are some stories to share this evening from Patch sites across Maryland:

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.

Fight At Harford Tech Basketball Game Under Investigation: Sheriff
A war of words among players escalated into a fight involving spectators, authorities said. One person was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital.

Heroin State Of Emergency: Maryland In Crisis, Governor Says
Gov. Larry Hogan said the number of fatal opioid-related overdoses doubled in the last year in Maryland.

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Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our Maryland network. The Patch community platform covers communities across the state.