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.

Dental Office In Fulton Burglarized

Howard County Police said a dental office in Fulton was burglarized during the overnight hours on Monday.

Crash Shuts Down All Northbound Lanes Of I-95

A crash Sunday afternoon caused traffic to back up for miles as all northbound lanes of I-95 and a shoulder were shut down.

Police Satellite Office Opens At Columbia Mall

The Howard County Police Department has opened its 6th satellite office at The Mall in Columbia.

Burglars Target Howard County Businesses In Weekend Crime Spree

Howard County police said several businesses were broken into over the weekend. Suspects are being sought.

Teen Arrested For Armed Robbery At Grocery Store

A 15-year-old Elkridge boy has been arrested and charged with armed robbery for an incident at Weis Market.

Horse Crashes Through Park Bridge, Rescued By Emergency Crews

Howard County emergency workers joined other crews at Patuxent River State Park this past weekend to help rescue a horse stuck in a bridge.

Theft Reported At Columbia Ice Rink

The Howard County Police Department reported a theft at the Columbia Ice Rink, which is located at 5876 Thunder Hill Road.

Emmetson Zeah Sentenced In 2 Teens' Murders

Emmetson Zeah, 19, has been sentenced in the murders of 16-year-old Michael Robertson and 15-year-old Blake McCray, all of Columbia

Suspect In Woman's Death Hospitalized After Shooting Himself: Police

The suspect wanted for a 21-year-old woman's death in Baltimore Co. drove to Howard Co. and shot himself. He remains in critical condition.

Officer Won't Be Charged In Teen's Fatal Crash

The Maryland attorney general announced he will not charge a Howard County police officer in a fatal crash involving a teen.

5 Arrested In Online Child Exploitation Sting In Howard County

Howard County police officers have arrested 5 individuals in a multi-day covert online child exploitation investigation in the county.

New Acting Police Chief, Colonel Announced

The acting police chief and acting colonel for the Howard County Police Department has been announced by county leaders.

Man Who Strangled Elderly Neighbors Sentenced

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to the attempted murder and assault of his elderly neighbors has been sentenced.

Man Exposes Himself To Woman On Trail

A woman walking on the trail near Spiral Cut in Columbia reported encountering a man who exposed himself shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Suspect Arrested In Cinco De Mayo Stabbing, Shooting Suspect On The Run

A Howard County man has been arrested in a stabbing that happened Tuesday at a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Laurel.

Man Wielding Knife Robs Panera Bread

A man pulled out a knife and tried to rob the Panera Bread in Columbia. A suspect also broke into a portal classroom at Elkridge Elementary.