Teen Charged With Murder In Shooting Outside Mall In Columbia: Police

A 16-year-old died and a 15-year-old was in critical condition after the shooting outside the Mall in Columbia, according to police.

1 Juvenile Killed, 1 Injured In Shooting Near MD Mall: Police

Two "juvenile males" were shot outside the Mall in Columbia, near Lidl, on Saturday, the Howard County Police Department said.

Columbia Man Faces Indecent Exposure Charge: Police

A Columbia man has been charged with indecent exposure after multiple people reported his actions, according to Howard County Police.

House Shot At By Suspect + 2 Homes Burglarized: Howard County Police

Howard County Police reported that someone shot at a Columbia home, leaving bullet holes, while 2 HoCo residents' homes were burglarized.

Warehouse Fire Traced To Burning Pallets Of Paper: Fire Official

A warehouse fire has been traced to pallets of paper that had caught fire, officials say.

Teen Attempts To Rob Student In High School Bathroom: HCPD

The Howard County Police Department reported an attempted robbery by a 14-year-old boy in the bathroom at Guilford Park High School.

Lockdown Ordered At Schools, No Active Shooter Found: HCPD

Schools in the area of a reported shooting were placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon. No active shooter was found, but shell casings were.

Fires Ignite In Attic, 2nd Floor Of 2 Howard County Houses

Two separate fires damaged homes in Elkridge and Ellicott City Wednesday. No injuries were reported, according to the fire department.

Teen Suspect At Large, 3 Others Arrested In January Fatal Shooting

Three have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a teen in a vehicle. A suspected shooter remains on the loose.

Woman Killed In Crash After Vehicle Hits Tree Near Laurel

A woman has died after her car hit a tree near Laurel. A child on board was evaluated at the hospital, according to Howard County Police.

Fire Displaces Family, Kills 1 Pet In Glenwood

A fire broke out Saturday night at a Glenwood home, displacing 2 adults and a child, and killing 1 pet.

Dog Falls Through Ice On Pond, Rescued By Firefighters

A dog on the ice of a pond with its humans fell through Tuesday night. Howard Co. firefighters rescued the dog and reunited it with family.

Reward Increased For Information In Trail Walker's 2022 Shooting Death

HCPD has increased the reward to $15K for information in the shooting death of Zavian Hagins, 21, while he was walking on a trail.

46 Jan. 6 Defendants From MD Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act

Nearly 50 Maryland residents with Jan. 6 convictions or pending cases were among those pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Teenager With Fatal Gunshot Wounds Found In Parked Vehicle: HCPD

A 17-year-old boy was found fatally shot in a parked vehicle in Columbia. Howard County Police is investigating.

Man Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 97 In Howard County

Police said the man was ejected during the three-car collision that occurred early Thursday morning in Glenwood.

Mom Accused Of Shooting 2 Teens After Her Son Was Robbed: Police

A Columbia mom faces charges in the attempted murder of 2 teens. Her attorney said she sought justice for her son, who was robbed.

Suspect Brandishes Knife, Steals Items From Home Depot: HCPD

A Home Depot employee reported a man who brandished a knife then stole items from the store, according to police.

Man Who Stole From 20+ Vehicles Sentenced On 9 Counts: Prosecution

A Columbia man police say stole personal items from more than 20 vehicles across Howard County has been sentenced after pleading guilty.

Man Fatally Hit Crossing Cedar Lane: HCPD

A man yet to be identified by police was fatally hit Monday while crossing Cedar Lane in Columbia, according to police.

Brush Fires Damage Shed, Pool Deck Across Howard County

Firefighters reported multiple brush fires across Howard County Sunday. The fire in Elkridge damaged a shed and pool deck.

Man Assaulted By Intruder In Howard County Apartment

A suspect forced his way into a Columbia apartment and assaulted one of the residents there, according to Howard County Police.

Man Killed Trading Gunfire With Howard Co. Police Identified

The man who was fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with HCPD officers Nov. 30 during a domestic incident has been identified.

10 Illegal Car Rallies Stopped By Police, 5 Teens Arrested

Police officers from several counties broke up 10 illegal car rallies Nov. 29-30 and arrested five teenagers, authorities said.

Fire Engulfs Motorhome Parked Outside Pasadena Home

Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames that consumed a recreational vehicle parked in the driveway of a Pasadena home.

Woman Killed In Head-On Crash In Clarksville: HCPD

A woman was killed in a head-on crash Thursday afternoon in Clarksville, police say.

Uranium Vial At School Draws Hazmat Team To Investigate

A vial of uranium found in a donated box of supplies to a high school prompted a visit by the hazmat team and a staff evacuation.

Fire Breaks Out At Paper Shredding Business: Official

A fire was sparked by a paper shredding machine at a Columbia business that specializes in paper shredding.

Teen Suspects In Man's Fatal Shooting Appear Before Judge

Teens charged in a man's fatal shooting in Columbia appeared before a judge; prosecutors said they believe it was an armed robbery.

Mail Carrier Robbed At Gunpoint + Exxon Employee Assaulted: HCPD

Police reported the armed robbery of a mail carrier, the assault of an Exxon employee, the robbery of a food delivery driver and more.

Firefighter Injured, 6 People And 2 Pets Displaced In House Fire

A Howard County firefighter was injured battled a blaze that displaced five adults, one child and two pets Saturday in Elkridge.

$3-5M In Stolen Tools Returned To Owners, Remainder Auctioned Off

Police are returning $3-5M worth of stolen tools to the owners with the remainder being auctioned off. A suspect has been indicted.

3 Teens Robbed Boy + 3 Homes Broken Into + Suspected Shoplifter: HCPD

Three teens robbed a boy while 3 homes were broken into by suspects who swiped a wallet and a vehicle, according to HCPD.

Man Shot After Breaking Into Couple's Home, Assaulting Them

An intruder who broke into a couple's Columbia home and assaulted them was shot by one of the residents, according to police.

Missing Laurel Man Found Safe In Nearby Town

A Laurel man reported missing Wednesday was found Friday in a nearby town, Howard County Police said.

Staph Food Poisoning Sickened 46 Workers At Seafood Biz

Health officials say that staph food poisoning from bacteria caused 46 employees to become sick at a Jessup seafood distributor.

Man Robbed Buying Cell Phone + Home Intruder Arrested: HCPD Report

A man reported being robbed by 2 suspects from whom he'd arranged to buy a cell phone while a home intruder was arrested in the house.

Suspected Shoplifters Threaten Employees With Gun, Pepper Spray

Employees at 2 Columbia stores reported being threatened by suspected shoplifters with pepper spray and with a weapon, according to police.

New MD Rule Requires Schools To Share Student Criminal Records

The emergency rule passed a week after a Howard County transfer student was arrested while wearing an ankle monitor for another offense.

Store Employee Assaulted + Tools Stolen + Tires Swiped: Police Report

A store employee reported being assaulted by a suspected shoplifter, while numerous items were stolen from cars, people, according to HCPD.