Online Threat of Rape by Proxy Should Be Crime, Say Prosecutors
Prince George's County prosecutors and victim advocates urged the Maryland House this week to make rape by proxy -- posing as someone online to stalk and threaten them -- a felony.
View ArticleTrending: 5-Year-Old's Birthday Party Becomes Tragedy in Illinois
The 5-year-old boy decided to spend the night with his grandparents. Police say his uncle shot everyone to death that night.
View ArticleBaltimore County Man Charged in Father's Murder
The 18-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his father during an argument, Baltimore County police said.
View ArticleCyber School, Carded Meters, Shoe Robbery, Moms in Training and 'Rape by Proxy'
Plus, fine for violating fundraising law.
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View ArticleNational Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch for Maryland
Watch for region begins Sunday at midnight. NWS says to expect five inches or more of snow.
View ArticleSenate Compromises on Dog Owner Liability Bill
The bill gives owners a chance to go before a jury in the event of a dog bite.
View ArticleBaltimore County Student Charged after School Shooting Threat
The student reportedly made a threat using Facebook that Superintendent Dallas Dance got wind of this week.
View Article'Revenge Porn' Bill Passes Through House, Moves on to Senate
The bill would make maliciously posting sexually explicit images on the Internet a crime.
View Article1 Injured After Vehicle Drives into Towson Royal Farms: Police
Police said the driver did not appear to be impaired.
View ArticleNational Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning for Region
Warns of 8-12 inches of snow, ice, possible power outages in Virginia, Maryland and Washington as Winter Storm Titan approaches.
View ArticlePatch's Cameo in 'The Middle' Thrills Patricia Heaton
ABC's "The Middle" features several mentions of Patch in its episode this week. The mom, played by Patricia Heaton, loves it. Dad's a bit more skeptical.
View ArticleHeartbreaking Crime: Violent Acts Across America
Several shocking incidents of violent crime are being tried in courts across the country.
View ArticleWinter Storm Warning in Maryland: Forecast by County
Snowfall could range from 4 to 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
View ArticleVIDEO: Dad Builds Backyard Luge You Have to See to Believe
Endless winter got you down? Don't tell that to Long Island resident Jay Venini who built a luge track in his backyard, much to the
View ArticleBGE: 'Prepare for the Possibility of Extended Power Outages...'
Snow and ice could make it hard for utility crews to travel.
View ArticleBaltimore City Public Schools Make Snow Announcement for Monday
Schools made a determination about Monday's classes given the impending snowstorm.
View ArticleFake Drug Study, School Cancels Snow Days, Police Threaten Videographer:...
A woman in labor is robbed at gunpoint, a driverless car killed a pedestrian, and more news from around Maryland
View ArticleWEIRD NEWS: The Special Nasty, Rotten, Had-Enough-of-This-Winter-Already...
People and animals doing stupid things — and more. Just because.
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