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.

Child Porn Charges Filed Against Substitute Teacher

A substitute teacher who worked 3 days with Howard County schools has been charged with child porn for incidents in Baltimore County.

Suspects On The Run After Targeted Shooting In Elkridge: Police

A man was critically injured in a shooting Tuesday night that happened in Elkridge. Detectives are searching for at least two suspects.

Employees Assaulted Trying To Stop Store Thefts: Howard County Police

Employees at two stores reported being assaulted while trying to stop suspected shoplifters, according to the Howard County Police.

Human Trafficking Ring Indicted On Hundreds Of Charges In Howard Co.

Five people have been indicted in connection to a human trafficking and drug trafficking ring operating out of Howard County, officials said

Woman Assaulted By 3 Suspects, Shots Fired During Altercation

A woman reported being assaulted by a man and another woman when a 3rd person fired a gun, according to Howard County Police.

Man Arrested After Pregnant Woman Fatally Shot, Causing Baby's Death

A suspect has been arrested nearly 5 years after police say he fatally shot a pregnant woman, which led to her baby's death 5 days later.

Double Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder

A 19-year-old in jail for a robbery has been charged with murder in connection to a December 2023 double shooting where 1 man died.

Swastikas, Offensive Messages On Flyers Found Near School Bus Stop

Neighbors say they found flyers scattered on the ground near a school bus stop that featured swastikas and other offensive messages.

Wrong-Way Fatal Crash Caused By Teen Fleeing Chase: MD State Police

A Columbia man has died after he was hit head-on by a teen driving a stolen vehicle who had been involved in a police chase minutes before.

Attempted Robbery Of Columbia Bank Reported

A bank in Columbia reported that a woman attempted to rob the financial institution and threatened an employee, according to police.

Man Who Stabbed Roommate While Arguing About Food, Chores Sentenced

An Elkridge man who stabbed his roommate during an argument about food and chores has been sentenced.

Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl Found In Man's Columbia Hotel Room: HCPD

A man living in a Columbia hotel has been arrested after police found cocaine, heroin and fentanyl in his room, according to the HCPD.

Fourth Person Arrested In January Fatal Shooting In Columbia

Police are still searching for Jemik Parker, who they say fatally shot 17-year-old Lance Carrington while he sat in a car.

Woman Claims Doctor Sexually Assaulted, Threatened Her: Report

A woman says a Baltimore doctor who lives in Fulton sexually assaulted and threatened her. The doctor has been charged in the case.

2nd Recycling Center Fire In A Month Breaks Out At Elkridge Building

Firefighters were called to a paper recycling center Tuesday night for a report of a fire. A fire broke out there last month, too.

Suspect Wanted In Residential Burglaries Across Howard County

The Howard County Police Dept. asks for the public's help in identifying the suspect wanted in connection to several burglaries.

Laurel Man Attempts To Steal ATM Out Of Exxon: HCPD

A Laurel man has been arrested after police say he attempted to help steal an ATM out of an Exxon in Laurel.

2nd Teen Dies In Shooting Outside Columbia Mall, Suspect Arrested

A second teen shot outside The Mall in Columbia has died. Howard County Police have since arrested Emmetson Zeah​, 18, in this case.

Mall Security Ramped Up After Recent Fatal Shooting: Howard Co. Police

A crime reduction plan has been introduced by Howard County leaders that includes increasing a police presence at the mall.

Woman Attacked, Wallet Stolen By Group Of Females: Howard Co. Police

A woman reported being attacked and her wallet stolen by a group of females in Columbia. She was taken to the hospital with injuries.

Ellicott City Man Arrested In Texas For Cyberstalking LA Nun: Police

An Ellicott City man has been arrested in Texas after police say he cyberstalked a Louisiana nun since 2018 with "vulgar, improper" emails.

Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of His Grandparents: HCPD

A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of the man's grandparents in the Columbia home they shared, police say.

Teens Shot Near Columbia Mall, Suspect All Attended Howard Co. Schools

The shooting suspect and teens shot near Columbia Mall Saturday night all attended HCPSS schools, the superintendent stated.

Suspect Violated Home Monitoring Day Before Deadly Shooting: Report

A report has revealed that the 18-year-old suspect in Saturday's fatal shooting violated his home monitoring the day before the incident.