Officer Indicted In Teen Kidnapping, Rape Case: Patch PM

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PG County Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults 13-Year-Old Girl: DOJ

An area police officer is charged in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.

Lightning Blast Hit Man In Patapsco Valley State Park: Official

A man hiking on the Fourth of July was hospitalized from the impact, authorities said.

Volunteers Comfort Shelter Pets During Noisy July 4 Celebration

Homeless animals at the SPCA of Anne Arundel County had a party of their own as volunteers spent an evening in the shelter for Independence Day.

New Doctor To Evaluate Mom For Trial In Missing Hoggle Kids Case

Nearly five years after her children disappeared, a judge ruled it was "time to have another set of eyes" on whether Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial.

As Port Covington Won Big With Tax Break, Brooklyn Lost

ProPublica examines how an area that does not meet "opportunity zone" standards prevailed.

MD Weekend Events: Independence Parade, Water Fest, Ghost Meetup

A luau night, live music, water lantern festival and other events are on tap this weekend.

Also Worth A Look Today

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• The Best Times To Travel Bay Bridge On July 4 Weekend 2019
• Sobriety Checkpoint Planned July 4 In Rockville: State Police
• Hogan To Push Through New Emergency Radio Communications System
• Former Coach, School Worker Sentenced For Sexual Abuse Of Child
• Maryland's Ranking Among The Most Patriotic States In America
• Speed Cameras Coming To MD County Next To Delaware State Line

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