Crime & Safety
One Arrested In Merriweather Liquor Heist
Police said two people broke into Merriweather Post Pavilion to steal alcohol.
COLUMBIA, MD - Alcohol was stolen and one person arrested in a burglary at Merriweather Post Pavilion Thursday night, according to the Howard County Police Department.
At 10:28 p.m., police responded to the concert venue in the 10400 block of Little Patuxent Parkway.
A locked cage had been cut open, and alcohol had been taken from the location, police reported.
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An 18-year-old man from the 1800 block of Militia Lane in Odenton was charged with five counts of burglary; theft less than $1,000; theft less than $100; destruction of property up to $1,000; and trespassing.
He posted bond Friday and was released from custody. A second suspect was at large.
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