Cheer Coach Accused Of Rape | Fireworks Arsonist | Surfer Bit By Shark: MD News

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Man Set Off Fireworks In MD Walmart To Steal Jewelry: Officials

A New Jersey man is facing charges after officials said he set off fireworks inside a Maryland Walmart before stealing $10,000 in jewelry.

Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Ocean City: Video

A small Cessna 150 plane made an emergency landing on the beach in Ocean City late Monday.

Baby Found Alone While 19-Year-Old Mom Went To McDonald's: Police

A 19-year-old mother has been arrested after police say she left her 6-month-old baby unattended in what officers say were "unsafe and unsanitary living conditions."

New Timeline Issued For Key Bridge Reconstruction

In an effort to fast-track the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Maryland Transportation Authority has revealed it will be splitting the construction into four contracts.

MD Cheer Coach Accused Of Sexually Abusing A Minor

A cheerleading coach from Annapolis is facing charges after authorities accused him of sexually abusing a minor at his business on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Audit Uncovers Possible Misuse Of Grant Money By Sheriff's Office Spokesperson

An internal affairs investigation has been launched after the spokesperson for the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office has been suspended.

$600K Embezzled From HOAs By Property Manager

A Nottingham woman has pleaded guilty in the theft and embezzlement of money from several homeowners associations in Harford and Baltimore counties.

MD Surfer Details Shark Bite At Assateague State Park: Report

Brendan Oster, a 36-year-old resident of Montgomery County, believes he was bitten by a sand tiger shark over the weekend, according to The Baltimore Sun.

More Top Headlines:

• MoCo Man Accused Of Smashing DC Cupcake Shop Window
• Compactor Fire Prompts Evacuation Of Sprouts Farmers Market
• Dad's $570K Lotto Win Will Help Pay Daughter's College Tuition
• Person Carrying Suspected Sword Alarms Bel Air Residents
• Major Water Main Break Prompts Bethesda Street Closures
• 4 People Arrested After Stolen Car Crashes During Pursuit: Police
• Suspect In Woman's Death Hospitalized After Shooting Himself: Police
• Interim Superintendent Named New Leader Of Harford Co. Schools
• Educator Arrested For Soliciting A Minor Online
• Man Scales Prison Fence To Sneak Drugs Into Facility
• $200K Winning Lotto Ticket Pads IRA For Financial Specialist
• 3 Arrests Made After Unconscious Girl Found Inside Home: Police
• Driver Who Crashed Into Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced
• Suspects Sought In Armed Robbery Of MoCo Pharmacy
• Montgomery County Food Drive Returns As Demand Rises
• Largest Human Composting Facility In World Opens In Howard County
• Former Officer Convicted Of Attempted Murder