Crime Briefs

Two women cut trying to break up fight

Two women were stabbed when they tried to break up a fight in a crowd Tuesday night in the 900 block of President St., Annapolis police said. Police said they were called to Anne Arundel Medical Center, where the two women who were being treated told them that about 10:45 p.m. a fight broke out in the group between two people, one of whom drew a knife and threatened the crowd. One of the women tried to grab the person wielding the knife but was cut on the right arm. The other woman swung a pair of jeans at the person, but tripped, fell and was slashed in the left arm, police said. Both women were treated and released. The investigation is continuing.

- Andrea F. Siegel

3 teens charged in fire at Frederick Co. school

Three 17-year-old students were charged with first-degree malicious burning and destruction of property after authorities said they intentionally started a fire over the weekend at Middletown High School's artificial turf athletic field in Frederick County. The Brunswick High School students were released to their parents' custody pending further action by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. The fire caused about $20,000 in damage, according to the state fire marshal's office. Authorities said the teens admitted to starting the fire Saturday morning.

- Brent Jones