Speeding Ravens QB, Wrong Way Crash, Rabid Raccoon: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• MD Weekend Events: St. Paddy's, Kelly Clarkson, Murder Mystery
• DUI Patrols Planned For Baltimore County This Weekend
• One Dead In Three-Vehicle Wrong-Way Crash On Patapsco Bridge

$250K In Ecstasy, Cocaine Seized In Drug Raid: Police

An Annapolis man faces numerous drug charges after reports of trafficking in the Edgewater area led to a raid that seized Ecstasy, cocaine and other drugs reportedly worth more than $250,000.

'Bad Decision': Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Drives 105 MPH

Calling it a "bad decision," Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has apologized for a cell phone video he posted of himself in a Mercedes driving 105 mph on a highway.

Extra Security At Mosques After New Zealand Attacks

Howard County Police are stepping up security at area mosques and Muslim facilities after the New Zealand terrorist attacks. While there is no legitimate threat to the community, local officials say they are adding extra patrols this weekend as a precaution.

Man Arrested For Tackling Florida Pelican In Viral Video

A Maryland man blasted on social media after publishing a video on Facebook that showed him tackling a federally protected pelican in the Florida Keys has been arrested after talking about his infamous video, when someone who heard his story called authorities.

Woman Attacked By Possibly Rabid Raccoon: Police

Authorities say a woman was attacked by a possibly rabid raccoon in her backyard Wednesday.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Harford Community College Considering Edgewood Campus

• Missing Woman, 36, Last Spoke With Family On March 13: MCPD
• Police Say Missing Kensington Man Found Safe: UPDATE

Across America

• Southern Poverty Law Center Fires Morris Dees
• What To Watch This Weekend: 'Five Feet Apart'
• Security Guard’s Tires Slashed Over MAGA Hat: Cops
• Parent Charged With Fraud Exposed College Cheating

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