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Howard County Drops Charges Against Jessup Fugitive Who Sparked Manhunt
The inmate whose disappearance sparked a six-day manhunt in Howard County has returned to Wicomico County, officials say.

$1M Verdict For Owner Of Slain Dog Who Sued County Police
A family was awarded over $1 million after a jury decided that an Anne Arundel County Police officer unjustly shot and killed their family dog in February 2014. Initially, after the shooting, an Anne Arundel County Police investigation cleared the officer of wrongdoing, stating that the dog was aggressive.

• 7 Charged In Prostitution Sting
• Silver Spring Staples Closes
• Driver Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Baltimore County, One Thing Missing: Police

Edgewood Soldier Laid To Rest At Arlington National Cemetery
The 37-year-old special forces soldier who previously lived in Maryland was killed in combat by enemies using small arms fire in the Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan. He leaves behind a wife and five children.

Trump Fires FBI Director Comey: Maryland Congressmen Speak Out
"There is little President Trump does anymore that surprises me, but that he would fire the lead investigator into collusion between Russia and Trump campaign officials is beyond the pale," Sen. Ben Cardin said in a statement.

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