Police Patrols Heightened As School Resumes

The Howard County Police Department has boosted their patrol efforts for the first few weeks of school, which started Monday.

Mom Charged In Death Of Malnourished 3-Year-Old Child

A 27-year-old mom has been charged in the death of her 3-year-old child in 2024 at a home in Columbia, according to police

Man Fatally Shot Getting Into Vehicle In Parking Lot, Reward Offered

A reward has been offered for information in the fatal shooting of a man who was getting into his vehicle in a parking lot, police report.

Police Officer On Duty Fatally Hits 93-Year-Old In Parking Lot

A police officers is on leave after fatally hitting a 93-year-old woman in a parking lot Friday morning, police report.

23 Cold Cases With $30K Rewards Await Solving By Howard County Police

Howard County Police reminds residents that there are 23 cold cases waiting to be solved. There are $30K rewards offered for information.

Police ID Columbia Man Killed In Montgomery County Crash

Police said the crash happened shortly after 3:20 a.m. on Sandy Spring Road in Montgomery County.

Two Cats Killed In Columbia House Fire

Two cats died in a fire at a fire at a Columbia home Monday morning, the Howard County Fire and Rescue Services reported.

Teen With Gun, Ammunition In Backpack Arrested: Police

Howard County Police stopped a 16-year-old boy they say was trespassing and found a gun and magazines in his backpack.

Inmate Dies After Altercation With Cellmate: MD State Police

An inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup has died after he and his cellmate were found bloodied in their cell.

Arsonist, Stalker Sentenced For 2023 Blaze That Injured Firefighter

A Prince George's man has been sentenced after he stalked a person and set fire to 3 Columbia apartments that injured a firefighter.

Man Breaks Into Trailer Parked At Oakland Mills High School

Police have arrested a man they say broke into a trailer located at Oakland Mills High School.

Bodycam Video Of Man With Spear Killed By Police Released

A man stabbed a family member with a spear and was fatally shot by Howard County Police. Bodycam video of the incident has been released.

Lightning Sparks 2 House Fires During Thunderstorm That Rumbled Across Howard County

A house and a townhome caught fire after lightning hit both during a thunderstorm that barreled across Howard County.

2 Men Charged In Highway Shooting That Killed 1, Injured Two Others

Two Howard County men have been charged in connection to a fatal highway shooting that left one dead and two injured.

Murder-Suicide Suspected After 2 Found Dead In Home

Howard County Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after two individuals were found dead in a Columbia home.

Free Gun Locks Available To Howard County Residents Through New Initiative

Howard County leaders introduced a new initiative this week offering free gun locks to residents.

Deer With Chronic Wasting Disease Is First Case In This MD County

Maryland DNR has detected chronic wasting disease in a Howard Co. deer for the 1st time. A DNR expert spoke with Patch about the disease.

School Electronics Damaged By Suspects Who Snuck Into School: Police

Police are searching for the suspects who gained access to Oakland Mills Middle School and damaged electronics inside the building.

Toddler Left Alone In Hotel Room While Parents Drink At Bar: Police

A Columbia mom and Laurel dad have been arrested after police say they left their 1-year-old alone in a hotel room to drink at a bar.

Woman Shot By Friend + Man Assaulted During Home Invasion: Howard County Police

A woman reported being shot by her friend in Jessup and drove herself to a hospital. A man reported being assaulted during a home invasion.

Columbia Grandmother Dies After 'Devastating' House Fire

The woman died Sunday following the June 11 blaze at her Howard County home, according to her family.

Teen Arrested After Woman Shot At While Sitting In Vehicle: Howard County Police

A teenage boy has been arrested after police say he shot at a woman sitting in her vehicle following an argument between the pair.

Person Suffers Serious Burns, Firefighter Treated For Exhaustion In Building Blaze

A fire broke out at a property in the 7900 block of Dorsey Run Road of Jessup Wednesday night. A firefighter and another person were hurt.

Police-Involved Shooting Of Spear-Wielding Man Who Stabbed Brother Under Investigation

The Independent Investigations Division of the MD attorney general's office will investigate the officer-involved shooting of a suspect.

Man Wielding Spear Stabs Family Member, Is Fatally Shot By Police

A 23-year-old man repeatedly stabbed a family member with a spear. He was fatally shot by Howard County Police.

Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Snowplow Driver Has Fled U.S.: Police

Police have discovered that the suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a snowplow driver is no longer in the U.S.

Suspect In Teen's Fatal Columbia Mall Shooting Caught In NYC

The suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a teen at the Mall in Columbia was tracked to New York where he was arrested, police report.

Honduran National Convicted Of Rape Arrested By ICE In Howard County

A Honduran national convicted of rape has been arrested by ICE after being released from jail twice by the Howard County Detention Center.

Teen Boys Break Into Fire Building, Face Charges: Police

Two teen boys face burglary charges after police say they were on fire department property in Ellicott City after hours.

Bear Spotted In Howard County Nabbed In Prince George's Neighborhood

A bear spotted Memorial Day in Prince George's Co. has been captured. DNR officials believe it's the same bear seen in Howard County.

$30K Reward As US Marshals, Howard Co. Police Search For Teen Suspect

William Thomas Marshall III (a.k.a. Junior), 18, of Columbia remains at large 10 months after police say he fatally shot a teen at the mall.

Teen Becomes 5th Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old

A 17-year-old who has been at large for four months has become the 5th suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jemik Parker.

Owner Sentenced In Dog Bite Case With 4-Year-Old Victim

A dog owner has entered a plea in the case where one of her three dogs who escaped her home and bit a 4-year-old girl at a park.

Teen Driver Of Stolen Car In Crash Charged In Woman's Death: Police

A 16-year-old Laurel boy who Howard County Police say was driving a stolen vehicle involved in a deadly crash now faces charges.

Thief Who Doused Store Clerks With Pepper Spray Sentenced

A man has been sentenced after dousing clerks with pepper spray then stealing money from the cash register at 4 convenience stores.

Woman Killed In Head-On Crash With Stolen SUV Driven By Teens: HCPD

A Columbia woman has died after Howard County Police say she was hit head-on by a stolen vehicle driven by teenagers.

Driver Dies After Crashing Into Columbia Building

A driver has died after crashing his vehicle into a Columbia building. The incident is being investigated by Howard County Police.

Crash Involving 3 Semis Shuts Down Interstate

Three semis were involved in a collision on Interstate 70 Wednesday morning, requiring the roadway to close in both directions.

Road Rage Shooting Leads To Prison Sentence For Owings Mills Man

An Owings Mills man has been sentenced in connection to a road rage shooting that unfolded in August 2024 along I-95.

Train Hits Pickup Truck With 3 People Inside In Mt. Airy

A pickup truck with 3 people inside was hit by a train Thursday in Mt. Airy, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services said.