Vanessa Munoz‑Baque received six months in federal prison after prosecutors say she re‑entered the U.S. following deportation; a separate state assault conviction stems from a 2024 knife attack.

A Baltimore grandfather won $1 million on a $20 Triple Red 777s scratch-off bought at a Wawa in Windsor Mill. The retailer gets a $1,000 bonus and the Lottery says several top prizes remain unclaimed.

Howard County installed two 24/7 naloxone vending machines stocked with free naloxone, test strips and harm‑reduction supplies as overdose deaths have fallen. The units include QR links to training and treatment resources.

A federal judge gave a Maryland man 15 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to online threats aimed at Black and Muslim communities. Prosecutors say the posts included threats against politicians and their families.

About 600 Saint Agnes nurses in Baltimore plan to picket next week as talks stall; the union is pushing for enforceable staffing protections and limits on floating.

An 85-year-old Kingsville man died after a U‑turn on Pulaski Highway ended in a crash; police say the collision remains under investigation. Local crews responded to the scene.

A 2-year-old child was pulled from a private pool Saturday in Brooklyn Park and later died at a hospital, county police say. Investigators are reviewing the circumstances.

A 19-year-old from Davidsonville was sentenced to life on June 26 for the 2025 killing of the Tropic Bay Water Gardens owner; the plea includes parole eligibility and forfeiture.

Surveillance video shows a suspect tearing down Ark & Dove's acceptance banners in mid‑June; police are treating the incidents as hate‑bias and are asking for tips.

Judge Michael DiPietro ordered Taiwan Mitchell held without bail as the BB‑gun killing case returns to court after an appellate reversal.

A Baltimore defendant rejected a plea and will stand trial Aug. 27 in the Morrell Park shooting; prosecutors point to surveillance and a weapon match.

A 70-year-old rider died after his motorcycle went down on Veterans Highway in Millersville. Investigators say uneven pavement may have been a factor.

A new shop called Hot Garbage Pizza will bring a family "Grandma’s garbage" pie to Old Ellicott City this summer, with a carryout-first model and a late-July/August opening.