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🌱 Patch AM: Officer shot on Pikesville trail makes remarkable return home

Spotted on the Pikesville calendar: Community Shredding Day

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Coffee in hand, Pikesville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Officer shot on Pikesville trail makes remarkable return home
  • Paramedic's guilty plea follows disturbing acts at Pikesville fire station
  • How a Pikesville-based dive team tackles underwater explosive threats

Also on today's calendar: Community Shredding Day and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Warmer with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Baltimore County officer shot in head walks out of rehab facility after 2 months (cbsnews.com) — A Baltimore County police officer shot in the head while answering an indecent exposure call on the Milford Mill Gwynn Falls Trail in Pikesville has now walked out of rehab after more than two months. Officials credit trauma and rehab staff for his remarkable recovery and say the suspect faces attempted first-degree murder charges.
   

• Baltimore County paramedic charged with spreading body fluids in workplace pleads guilty to 3 counts (cbsnews.com) — A Baltimore County paramedic has pleaded guilty to three counts of causing others to ingest bodily fluids after incidents at Fire Station 2 in Pikesville and county headquarters. Court records describe disturbing contamination of equipment, food, and shared items, and prosecutors are seeking a lengthy prison term ahead of his October sentencing.
   

• Maryland State Fire Marshal Dive Team Trains In Florida For Underwater Explosive Threats (thebaynet.com) — Based in Pikesville's State Fire Marshal dive team has been sharpening its skills to handle underwater explosive threats, including using specialized VIPER rebreathers. The unit has supported major incidents like the Key Bridge collapse and a midair collision near D.C., and continues intensive training with federal, state, and local partners to stay ready for high‑risk emergencies.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • Teachers and School Based Staff on Duty
    Meadowood Education Center Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
  • First Day of School!
    City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD 21214
  • Teacher Meetings
    BT Congregation 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Systemwide Professional Development Activities
    Meadowood Education Center Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Teacher Classroom Preparation Day
    Meadowood Education Center Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning
    Pray all is well. There is a new scam out. Do not answer calls from 4108873151. A caller identifying themself from the sheriff department… (Nextdoor Pikesville)
  • CARLA (A572985):
    Meet Carla, a little dog with a whole lot of love to give. She's petite enough to make you think she's a puppy, but she's just perfectly pint-sized!… (Nextdoor Scotts Hill)
  • Target Corporation posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1541) in Pikesville. Apply here.
  • Johnston&Murphy posted a job opening for Part-Time Stock Associate in Towson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pikesville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Towson

  • Potbelly Sandwiches (town.news)
  • Local Author Laments (town.news)
  • 'A second home': Ballet Chesapeake celebrates its 30th season of dance, excellence and community (wmar2news.com)

Owings Mills

  • Baltimore County breaks ground on first public splash pad at Northwest Regional Park (nottinghammd.com)

Ellicott City

  • 2 MD Men Charged In Penn State Cocaine Ring Case (patch.com)
  • Semi Hauling Sugar Catches On Fire In Howard Co. (patch.com)

Ok Pikesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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