State Report Says Hate, Bias Crimes On The Rise In Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A report from state police says Maryland saw a sharp uptick in reports of hate or bias in 2017.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Maryland State Police and records obtained through a public information request indicate the state’s law enforcement agencies received 398 such reports last year, an increase of 35 percent from 2016.
The trend mirrors a national increase in reported hate crimes.
The most common incident was vandalism. Around 60 were assaults.
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