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Maryland Weird News

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Naked on a Firetruck, Burglar Lays Low in Target: Weird News

Patch brings you some of the week's more unusual headlines from around Maryland.

Naked Shooting Suspect on PCP Climbs Fire Truck (Graphic Video) After he finally came down from the truck, police used a Taser on the man, who is suspected of shooting someone earlier in the day.  Burglar Hides in Target until after Closing, Smashes Displays A masked man stole electronics and wheeled them out the back door of the Pikesville store on Reisterstown Road. Student Robbed of Marijuana in Franklin High Bathroom A student told police he was robbed of his marijuana after an uninvolved student witnessed the incident. Man Pleads Guilty to Depraved Heart Murder in Gaithersburg Hit-and-Run Death Police said the Damascus resident ran one man down with his car, targeted another. Report: Quince Orchard Students Won't Lose AP Exam Credit …

WEIRD NEWS: Ice Cream with Secret Ingredient, Man Naked on a Firetruck

Patch brings you some of the week's more unusual headlines from around Maryland.

City Leaders Guess What's In 'Chesapeake Chip' Ice Cream A new flavor being offered at the Annapolis Ice Cream Company has a unique ingredient that locals love. The Story Behind the Positivity at Arundel High Odenton-Severn Patch caught up with students involved in spreading positive messages around Arundel High School. Naked Shooting Suspect on PCP Climbs Fire Truck (Graphic Video) Prince George's County police used a stun gun on the man suspected of shooting someone earlier in the day.  Missing 9-Year-Old Found After Spending Night at School After an extensive search, police discovered that the girl had spent the night at her school in Laurel. Report: Quince Orchard Students Won't Lose AP Exam Credit Due to Twitter Video The company that…

Sunday, May 5, 2013

WEIRD NEWS: Blessed Bikes, Search for Missing Ring

Patch brings you weird headlines from around Maryland.

Blessing the Bikes at Stan and Joe’s The annual tradition involves a priest blessing motorcycles in the hope that it will bring safety to their riders. Search for Naval Academy Ring Spans Continents, Centuries Reward still being offered for Class of '32 ring with quite a history. Take a Look Inside Super Yacht Docked in Annapolis Fun aboard the ship with a glass elevator, seven rooms and a baby grand piano can be yours for about $800,000 per week. Report: Carroll County No. 2 in MD for ‘Excessive Drinkers’ Carroll County ranked second among counties in Maryland for the percentage of people who reported being “excessive drinkers,” according to WBAL.com. Anne Arundel claimed the fourth spot. Rockville Man With Tourette’s Denied Flight for …

Dr. Dave

9:35 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Lisa, the Blessing of the Bikes doesn't belong under "Weird News." It's a very common practice either at special events early in the riding season like this one, or at large events like Rolling Thunder or other large group rides. Motorcycles are only more dangerous than cars because cars don't look for and see motorcycles like they should. So a little extra protection for the bike and rider can …   more ›

Sunday, April 28, 2013

WEIRD NEWS: Stolen Body Wash, Toilet Paper Fire Set at School

Patch brings you the top weird news headlines from across Maryland.

Annapolis Crime: Stolen Body Wash, Missing Storm Drain Covers Police say recent incidents include the arrest of a man who reportedly took six bottles of Dove body wash and disposable razors from a Main Street store in Annapolis. Toilet Paper Role Set on Fire at School A 16-year-old boy allegedly lit a roll of toilet paper on fire in a bathroon at Dulaney High School in Baltimore County, and the fire department has ruled it first-degree arson. Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Millersville, Near Police HQ Anne Arundel County police say they were unable to locate the suspects after the incident. New Orleans Kitchen Closed for Good  After opening last May, the New Orleans Kitchen and French Market in Severn closed its doors in December. Owners …

Sunday, April 14, 2013

WEIRD NEWS: Man Throws Knife at Roommate, Woman Attacks with Hammer

Patch brings you the weird news headlines from across Maryland.

Police: Crownsville Man Throws Hunting Knife at Roommate Anne Arundel County police charged a Crownsville man with attempted murder after a fight.  Harwood Woman Accused of Hammer Attack A Harwood woman faces criminal charges for reportedly attacking another woman with a hammer. Anne Arundel Pushes STD Awareness as Comedy Show Puts Baltimore in Spotlight The county health department is urging people to get tested and learn more about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. Stink Bugs Making Way Out of Hibernation Cicadas aren't the only insect expected to pester Maryland residents this spring. Burglar Found Hiding Inside Laundry Hamper A 23-year-old Severn man was found hiding inside a laundry hamper by a family member of the …

Sunday, April 7, 2013

WEIRD NEWS: Cannoli for Dogs, Peewee Pugilists

Patch brings you weird news headlines from around the state of Maryland.

Peewee Pugilists Duke It Out for Navy in Archived Clip A black-and-white video clip from the 1960s shows children of Naval Academy personnel boxing in front of a cheering crowd during a match in Annapolis. A Touch of Italy for Your Pets A pair of sisters from Odenton and Severn has launched an online business, Dog Italia, featuring Italian-themed doggy treats and other products designed to pamper your pets. There are dog-friendly cannoli and even tiny biscotti. Lanham Woman Attempts Robbery, Bites Good Samaritans A Lanham woman is facing robbery and assault charges after attempting to steal a purse from an 80-year-old woman and then biting the victim's husband and a Good Samaritan, who foiled the robbery. Cicadas Return: 17-year Cicadas to…

Sunday, March 24, 2013

WEIRD NEWS: School Bathroom Camera, Crowbar Threat at Kmart

Patch brings you Weird News headlines across Maryland.

Police: Officer Installed Bathroom Camera at School 'On His Own Volition' Police say an officer installed a camera in a men's bathroom at Glen Burnie High School without the knowledge of the school or police department. Police: Pasadena Man Tossed $1,000 Bag of Marijuana The man reportedly threw out the drugs during a traffic stop. Former NBA All-Star Is Now School Crossing Guard A six-time NBA All-Star player reportedly makes less than $15,000, sports blog Deadspin reported. Police: Dundalk Kmart Threat Sparked Chase, Led to Lockdown The incident that led Kmart to evacuate and tactical teams to deploy to Dundalk began with a threat and a crowbar, according to police. Police: Guest on First-Floor Couch Shot by Gun Discharged Upstairs …

Sunday, March 10, 2013

WEIRD NEWS: Gun-Shaped Food Incident, Dump Truck Crash

Patch brings you the top weird news headlines from across Maryland.

Elementary Student Disciplined After Apparent Gun-Shaped Food Incident School administrators suspended the 7-year-old from a school in Anne Arundel County after an incident involving gun-shaped food, according to reports.  Trader Joe's Evacuated, Reopened After Odor Reported Reports say shoppers in the Annapolis store were sickened by what was believed to be an odor caused by a Freon leak. No Injuries After Truck Crashes Through Mari Luna A dump truck crashes through a popular downtown Pikesville restaurant.  Snickers and Strawberry Milk Stolen from Jessup Diner Someone was hungry for stolen sweets. PHOTOS: Does Montgomery Village Have Sinkholes? A Montgomery Village resident says a photo of a hole in the ground near the Thomas Choice …

todd tourville

8:36 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013

This anti-gun rhetoric has gone way too far overboard. As if this is going to stop violence. Violence is not only associated with "guns" but mostly with mentally unstable individuals, why don't they ban those too.   more ›

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Gravesite Thefts, a Smithsonian Parking Scheme and a Star Wars Invasion: MD Weird News

Patch brings you weird news headlines from around Maryland.

PHOTOS: Star Wars Invades Broadneck Library The Maryland Chapter of the 501st Legion went all out on Saturday at the Broadneck Library, displaying their costuming skills for everyone in attendance. Man Arrested in Glen Burnie Gravesite Thefts Investigators arrested a Pasadena man in connection with the theft of property from a Glen Burnie graveyard. Wounded Police Trainee in Critical Condition A University of Maryland Baltimore police trainee was shot in the head during a training exercise in Owings Mills Tuesday. Suspect Charged in Death of Man Found In Car Trunk Near Shady Grove Metro An Anne Arundel County man was arrested Tuesday at a New York airport for the murder of a Frederick County man whose body was found in the trunk of his car…

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Sunday, January 27, 2013

WEIRD NEWS: Bomb Threats, 27 Fish Stolen

Patch rounds up the weird news headlines of the week in Maryland.

Police: Columbia Man Made Bomb Threats at Burger King, Harassed Church Police say the man called one church 60 times in 10 days. Police Identify Man Killed While Fleeing from Sheriff's Officer A New Windsor man died Monday morning when his truck hit a van on Rt. 140, police said. Police: Two Dundalk Residents Allegedly Stole Package From Friend Two Dundalk residents were charged last week with theft and burglary after allegedly stealing a package from a friend in Essex. 27 Fish Worth $5K Stolen From Backyard Pond There were at least seven different types of fish in the pond in Owings Mills. Gaithersburg Middle School Teacher Wins Dream Wedding Lakelands Park Middle School teacher Stacy Bureau and her fiancé are winners of a $50,000 dream …

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