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Maryland State News: Plane Crash, Water Crisis Averted, Baltimore Getting Fatter?

The top headlines from around the state of Maryland the week of July 21.

More about the man behind the controversial truck. Read more on Columbia Patch

Cardin Calls For Federal Investigation Into Trayvon Martin Shooting
The Maryland senator said federal agencies should focus on whether teen was a victim of racial profiling and if his civil rights were violated. Read more on Towson Patch.

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Small Plane Crashes in Anne Arundel County
The plane crashed into a trailer home in Maryland City, MD just outside of Laurel. Read more on Laurel Patch.

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Crash Witness: 'I Said, That Plane's Going Down'
Maryland City residents talk about what they heard when a small plane crashed into an Anne Arundel County home. Read more on Laurel Patch

Van Crashes Into Perry Hall Home
Speaking of collisions with houses, a man was injured after he crashed a red van into a Perry Hall home. Read more on Perry Hall Patch.

“Water Crisis” Averted In Prince George’s, But Restrictions Continue
The repairs could still take up to 5 days. Read more on Upper Marlboro Patch

Middle River's Long Repeats ESPY Awards Win
Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long received the 2013 ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete with a Disability. It is her third ESPY win since 2007. Read more on Essex-Middle River Patch.

Baltimore County Is Still Getting Fatter – Just at a Slower Rate
Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat Baltimore County is. Read more on North Baltimore Patch.

Man Points Gun At Drivers in Rosedale, Dunfield
PERRY HALL—Baltimore County police are investigating two bizarre cases of a man pointing a gun at drivers in Rosedale and the Dunfield area. Read more on Perry Hall Patch.

Prosecutors: Woman Stole from, Punched Elderly Tenant
The Upper Marlboro woman faces theft and assault charges. Read More on Upper Marlboro Patch.

9-year-old Boy Hit by Car Sunday Dies
The deceased has been identified as 9-year-old Jahbari Jawon Howe of Bowie. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Police Charge 2 After Bank Robbery, Car Chase and Crash
Police arrested a pair from Fort Washington in connection with a robbery of a PNC Bank in Glen Burnie on Wednesday. Read more on Glen Burnie Patch.


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