Crime & Safety

Men with Shotguns Invade Residence Off Oakland Mills Road: Police

Drugs may be involved, the Howard County Police Department reports.

Officials are investigating a home invasion off Oakland Mills Road as drug-related, according to a report from the Howard County Police Department.

At 11:41 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, two men in dark clothing entered a residence in the 7200 block of Procopio Circle using the back sliding door, police said.

Once inside, the men stole cash and cell phones after threatening the residents with shotguns, according to police.

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Howard County police said the investigation is ongoing and may be related to drugs.

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