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.

Firefighters Battle Early Morning House Fire

Howard County firefighters were called to an early morning house fire in Columbia that was quickly brought under control, the HCFD reported.

Accelerant Detection Dogs From Across U.S. Train In Howard County

More than 3 dozen accelerant detection dogs from across the country were in Howard County recently to brush up on their skills.

Severn Teen 2nd Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Baltimore Man In Columbia

A Severn teen has been arrested, along with a teen from Ellicott City, in connection to the fatal shooting of a Baltimore man, police said.

Teen With Gun At School Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested In Murder Case

A 17-year-old boy from Ellicott City wearing an ankle monitor was arrested at school with a loaded gun for the shooting death of a MD man.

2 Teen Boys Found Shot In Shopping Center Parking Lot

Two teen boys from Elkridge were found with gunshot wounds in a Columbia shopping center parking lot Saturday night, police say.

Dental Assistant Enters Plea In 'Peeping Tom' Incidents With Teens

A dental assistant has entered a plea in connection to his role in several "peeping Tom" incidents involving teens and co-workers.

12 Illegal Car Exhibition Events Busted By MD Car Rally Task Force

Police were called to several locations where up to 500 participants gathered in parking lots attempting to shut down intersections.

Feds Join Search For Teen Wanted In Mall Shooting, Reward Up To $30K

U.S. Marshals are helping search for a Columbia teen wanted in connection to a summer shooting at the mall. The reward is now up to $30K.

Discarded Clothes Found Near Water At Reservoir Prompts Police Inquiry

Howard County Police are hoping the public will provide answers about clothes and shoes found lying near the water at Rocky Gorge Reservoir.

7 Car Rallies In 3 MD Counties Broken Up By Police

Nearly 200 people packed parking lots across 3 MD counties Saturday night for illegal car rallies. Police broke them up and 5 face charges.

Suspect Enters Plea In '20 Fatal Shooting In Columbia Mall Parking Lot

A suspect from Washington, D.C. has entered a plea in the 2020 fatal shooting of an Owings Mills man in The Columbia Mall parking lot.

Weis Market Employee Assaulted As Shoplifter Tries To Flee: Police

A shopper assaulted a Weis Market employee when attempting to leave with unpaid items, according to Howard County Police.

MD Man Gets Prison Time For Making 12K Harassing Calls To Lawmakers

A former Maryland man will spend time in prison after prosecutors said he made more than 12,000 calls to members of Congress over 19 months.

1 Dead, 1 Critically Wounded Before Gunman Kills Himself

A Laurel man killed himself after fatally shooting a Montgomery County person and wounding a woman in a domestic disturbance, police say.

Teen Mall Shooting Suspect On The Run, Reward Increased By HCPD

The teenager wanted in the fatal Columbia mall shooting this summer remains on the run and police need the public's help finding him.

Drug Dog Finds 483 Opioid Packets In Howard Co. Vehicle Search

A Lanham man was arrested Wednesday after a MSP K-9 sniffed out drugs in his vehicle that had been stopped in Howard County.