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Dangers of Construction, City Worker Sues, Watch Your iPhone - Closely: Maryland State Headlines

Dangers of Construction, City Worker Sues, Watch Your iPhone - Closely: Maryland State Headlines

Car crashes, crab news, crime and more. Kick off fall with the top-read stories from Maryland.

Report: Former Employee Sues City of Rockville

Former chief of inspection services claims “intolerable work conditions” forced him into early medical retirement. Read more at Rockville Patch.

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Germantown Dentist Accused of Trading Oxycodone for Sex With Minor

The dentist was indicted on charges of distributing oxycodone and enticing a minor to have sex, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Read the story at Gaithersburg Patch and Germantown Patch.

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Truck Launches off Centennial Lane, Crashes into Trees

A woman was transported to Shock Trauma after being injured in the crash that sent a truck about 15 feet into the air Thursday morning in Howard County. Read more on Ellicott City Patch.

Police Officer Celebrates ‘Second Chance’ After Near-Death Experiences

Baltimore City police officer and Bel Air resident Gene Cassidy survived  gunshot wounds in the line of duty and later a liver transplant -- events he says make him thankful to be alive. He says he feels lucky, too. Read more on Bel Air Patch.

Serial Burglar Leaves Court Documents at Scene of Crime

Andre Antonio Henry—who burgled offices in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Rockville—was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Man Dies in Bethesda Construction Accident

A construction worker died after being pinned between an excavator and a house. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Howard County Officer Taken to Shock Trauma After Monday Collision

Police said the officer's vehicle was struck from behind during a traffic stop on Interstate 70. Read more on Columbia Patch,

Two Armed Robberies Reported Near AMC Theatres in Columbia

Four individuals reported being robbed near the theaters at the Mall in Columbia over the weekend. One group said the suspects jumped out of the woods to steal an iPhone.

Crab Eat Crab World Hurts 2013 Harvest

Crab cannibalism leads hurts 2013 harvest in Maryland and Virginia. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

What's it Like to Be a Cyclist on the Road in Maryland?

Why don't cyclists just use bike trails? Why do they bike in the roadway? And other questions answered. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

Fire Department Investigates Arson in Edgewater

Fire officials believe the fire was intentionally set in a targeted attack and are currently looking for suspects. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.



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