Student Sparks Fire At Jessup High School

A Guilford Park High School student attempted to set a small object on fire during the lunch break, officials say.

West Friendship Man Charged In Child Porn Case

A 35-year-old West Friendship man faces charges of distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, authorities report.

8 Teens Charged With Burglarizing Elkridge Home: Police

Howard County police officers have charged eight teens with burglary after they went into a vacant Elkridge home.

Person Killed In Crash During Howard Co. Police Pursuit ID'd By Officials

The identity of the person killed Sunday during a police pursuit in Howard Co. has been released, as has the name of the involved officer.

Fires Fought At Barn, Townhouse, 2-Story Home In Howard Co.

One firefighter was injured while crews battled a blaze at a barn. Two other fires broke out over the Labor Day weekend, officials said.

2 Teens Charged In Armed Robbery In Columbia

A 14- and 15-year-old have been charged in connection to the armed robbery of two teens in Columbia, according to police.

Graffiti Discovered On School Property In Columbia

Two swastikas were found at the entrance of the bus loop at Phelps Luck Elementary School, a report indicates. They've since been removed.

Lanham Man Dies Days After Assault In Savage, Friend Charged

A man has been rearrested and charged with manslaughter after the Lanham man he allegedly hit during a fight in Savage died days later.

1 Killed, 1 Injured When Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck In Howard County

An 18-year-old has been charged with motor vehicle homicide while impaired by alcohol after police say he rear-ended a box truck, killing 1.

145 Traffic Stops Made By Howard Co. Police In Weekend Initiative

Howard County police officers made 145 traffic stops, four of which were DUIs, over the weekend.

Suspect In Ellicott City Woman's Fatal Stabbing Arrested In India

The ex-boyfriend of an Ellicott City woman found fatally stabbed in his apartment has been arrested in India after fleeing the country.

Man Convicted In Fatal Shooting Of Columbia Teen

Kennard Mekhi White has been convicted in the December 2023 shooting that killed an 18-year-old man and wounded another in Columbia.

Driver Hits ICE Officer In Columbia Parking Lot: Officials

An 18-year-old has turned himself in after officials say he hit an ICE officer in Columbia while evading arrest earlier this month.

Passing Stopped School Bus Can Bring Big Fine For Howard County Drivers

As kids head back to school, Howard Co. drivers are reminded of the fines associated with passing a stopped school bus, speeding in zones.

New Acting Police Chief Named For Howard County

The Howard County Police Department has named a new acting police chief, the 2nd in less than 3 months due to a local charter provision.

Fire Breaks Out In Garage At Columbia Home

Firefighters rushed to a garage fire at a Columbia home Tuesday morning, which was quickly extinguished without injuries.

Teen Arrested In Robbery Of Columbia Tobacco Store

A 15-year-old from Baltimore has been arrested in connection to the robbery of the Royal Tobacco in Columbia, police say.

Teen Injured In Attack By Acquaintances: Howard Co. Police

A teenage boy reported being attacked by friends who stole his belongings and caused injuries that required treatment, police reported.

Increase In Distraction Thefts Reported By Howard Co. Police

The Howard County Police Dept. has received an increase in reports of what's called distraction thefts and reminds residents how to be safe.

Woman Fined For Feeding Vultures Raw Meat At Columbia Home: Report

A Columbia woman is fighting back against a ruling that she violated a health code for feeding vultures 200 pounds of raw chicken daily.

Man With Autism Left In Locked Vehicle While Caregiver Ate Lunch: Report

A nonverbal man with autism was left inside a locked vehicle while his caregiver ate lunch in a restaurant with others, according to reports

National Night Out Celebrated At Color Burst Park, Across Howard Co.

There will be 20 neighborhood block parties as well as one big event at Color Burst Park for National Night Out on Tuesday.

Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation By Howard County Police

Howard County police are investigating five vehicle break-ins and thefts reported in Columbia and Elkridge.

Suspect Wanted In Woman's Death In Howard Co. Tracked To Texas

The man Howard County Police say is suspected of strangling his girlfriend to death in a Columbia home has been found in Texas.

5 Columbia Businesses Targeted By Burglars

Five businesses located in the same block reported being broken into in the overnight hours Wednesday into Thursday, police say.

17 Vehicles Stolen In 6 Days Across Howard County

Howard County Police reported 17 vehicles stolen in six days across the county and recommended residents use theft prevention devices.

Suspect Released From Jail Robs Gas Station, Threatens Employee With Pipe: Police

A Laurel man who was arrested July 13 for breaking and entering has been arrested and charged with armed robbery for a July 16 incident.

Portable Classrooms Broken Into At Elementary School

Someone broke into two portable classrooms at Cradlerock Elementary School, according to Howard County Police.

AI-Powered Language Translation Technology Added To Police Body-Worn Cameras

The Howard County Sheriff's Office will be adding AI-powered language translation technology to their deputies' body-worn cameras.

Suspects Sought After Robbing Pharmacy, Assaulting Employee: Police

Howard County Police is searching for two suspects they say robbed the CVS in Jessup and assaulted an employee.

Firefighters Battle Extreme Heat While Fighting Elkridge House Fire

Two firefighters were evaluated at the scene and one was taken to the hospital due to the heat while battling a house fire Wednesday.

Woman Arrested After Damaging Property, Assaulting Resident At Several Homes

A Columbia woman faces charges after police say she damaged property and assaulted a person while entering several homes that weren't hers.

Phone Scams On The Rise In Howard County

The Howard County Police Department reports an increase in phone scams targeting residents and encourages residents to protect themselves.

Columbia Man Charged For Killing Gosling In Northern Virginia: Police

Police said the incident occurred on Wednesday, June 11, in Fairfax City, Virginia.

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Bus In Columbia

Authorities said the crash happened on eastbound Route 32 between Route 29 and Shaker Drive.

AG Says No Charges For Howard County Cops Who Shot Autistic Man

Alexander LaMorie, 25, was shot at least nine times by Howard County police during a wellness check in March.

Former Howard Co. Teacher's Aide Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Student: Report

An Elkridge man was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenager he met on a dating app.

Man Dies In Columbia Apartment Fire, Officials Reveal Cause

The blaze broke out Tuesday at an apartment building in the 11500 block of Little Patuxent Parkway.

Howard County Installs 2 Narcan Vending Machines To Help Prevent Overdoses

The two machines will provide free, anonymous, 24/7 access to two-dose naloxone kits, more commonly known as Narcan

2 Suspects Arrested After Target Robbed, Verizon Wireless Burglarized

Two men have been arrested after police say one robbed the Target in Columbia and the other burglarized the Ellicott City Verizon Wireless.