Garage Fire In Ellicott City Spreads To Home Displacing Residents

A fire broke out Thursday afternoon in a garage in Ellicott City, which spread to the attached home, according to the fire department.

Cop, Suspect Identified In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

The cop and suspect involved in Monday's officer-involved shooting have been identified, according to the MD Office of the Attorney General.

New Police Satellite Office To Be Set Up In Elkridge

The Howard County Police Department will be opening a new satellite office in Elkridge to help bolster their presence in the community.

3 Teens Arrested In Connection To String Of Vehicle Thefts

Three teens have been arrested in a string of vehicle thefts while police continue to search for the suspects connected to ATV thefts.

Teen Arrested In String Of Vehicle Burglaries In Howard County

A 16-year-old faces charges in connection to the burglary of more than 100 vehicles in Howard, Prince George's and other counties.

School Employee Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Student

A former employee at the now closed Glenwood Country Day School has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a student at the school.

Police To Patrol Mall 24 Hours A Day With Addition Of New Unit

Leaders have announced that a new police unit will be created in downtown Columbia to help patrol three specific areas, including the mall.

Suspects In String Of Armed Robberies Across Howard County Convicted

A jury has convicted 2 Laurel men in connection to a string of armed robberies carried out across Howard County.

Bus Aide Charged In Sexual, Physical Assault Of Nonverbal Students

An 80-year-old school bus aide has been charged in the physical and sexual assault of two nonverbal students in his care, police say.

Officer Charged In Death Of Motorcyclist During Police Pursuit

An Anne Arundel Co. police officer has been charged in connection to the death of a Laurel motorcyclist in Howard County during a pursuit.

2 Teens Rob Another Teen At Fast Food Restaurant: PGPD

A 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy face charges in connection to the robbery of another teen at a fast food restaurant, police say.

New K-9 Officer Joins Howard County Police Department

A new K-9 officer named Pegy has started her duties with the Howard County Police Department after graduating from her 16-week training.

Man Who Beat Sleeping Person With Metal Baseball Bat Receives Sentence

A N.C. man who beat a person sleeping in the basement of a Columbia home has been sentenced. The victim did not know the man.

Man Exposing Himself At Intersection Arrested For Indecent Exposure

A man at the intersection of Waterloo Road and Falls Run Road in Columbia has been arrested for indecent exposure, police reported.

Accused Sex Trafficker Operated Out Of Howard County Motel: Police

A Baltimore man charged with 47 counts of sex trafficking, prostitution and other crimes operated out of a Howard County motel, police said.

House Fire Spreads From Basement To 2nd Floor, Displacing Residents

An Ellicott City home sustained damage from a fire that spread from the basement to the second floor, displacing residents, officials said.

MD State Police To Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Extra Maryland State Police will look for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers on these state roads this St. Patrick's Day weekend.

50-Year-Old Cold Case Of Young Woman's Murder Solved

Howard Co. detectives have solved their 2nd oldest cold case, bringing closure to the family of Roseann Sturtz, who was killed in 1975.

13-Year-Old Boys, 14-Year-Old Girl Arrested For Stealing Vehicle: HCPD

Two 13-year-old boys and a 14-year-old girl have been arrested in connection to the theft of a vehicle in Hanover, according to the HCPD.

Sub Shop, Pizza Place, Laundromat Burglarized: Howard County Police

A sub shop, pizza place and laundromat were all burglarized within 30 minutes, according to the Howard County Police.

Peeping Tom Sentenced For Upskirt, Dressing Room Videos

An Owings Mills man has been sentenced for his role in several peeping Tom incidents involving a minor and women who he recorded.

Townhouse Fire Displaces Three Columbia Residents

A fire broke out in the kitchen of a Columbia townhouse. Three residents have been displaced, officials said.

Drunk Driver Traveling 90MPH In 65MPH Zone Along I-95 Sentenced

A man has been found guilty and sentenced for driving while under the influence and going 90 mph in a 65 mph zone, among other charges.

Man Seen Walking With Gun Arrested In Connection To Shooting: HCPD

A man spotted walking with a gun has been arrested in connection to a report of shots fired without injuries or property damage, police say.

Electrical Malfunction Sparks Townhouse Fire In Columbia

A fire broke out in a townhouse in Columbia, which investigators have determined was caused by an electrical malfunction.

Commercial Building Fire Reported In Elkridge

Crews spent an hour battling a blaze inside a commercial building in Elkridge. They believe it was sparked by a mechanical malfunction.

Smoking Materials Spark Apartment Fire In Elkridge

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services reminds residents to extinguish smoking materials in an ash tray or bucket of sand.

Fire Damages Exterior Of Convenience Store

The Royal Farms convenience store along Centre Park Drive will remain closed during an investigation after catching fire Monday night.

Break-Ins Reported At 5 Ellicott City Homes Jan. 31

Residents of five Ellicott City homes reported break-ins at their houses Jan. 31 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., according to Howard Co. Police.

Driver Killed After Colliding With Car, Crashing Into Pole And Fence

A 19-year-old driver from Elkridge has died after colliding into another vehicle then hitting a telephone pole and a fence.

Armed Road Rage Suspect Convicted For Incident In Howard County

An Owings Mills man has been found guilty by a jury in connection to an armed road rage incident in August 2024.

Carjacking Reported In Columbia + Employee Assaulted: HCPD

Two men reported being carjacked in Columbia and a store employee told police she was pepper sprayed by people believed to be shoplifting.

Armed Home Invasion + Employee Assaulted: Howard County Police

Residents of Savage reported an armed home invasion while an employee reported being assaulted at an Elkridge Store, according to HCPD.

Man Robbed At Knifepoint By 2 Acquaintances: HCPD

A man reported being robbed at knifepoint by two people he knew on Monday afternoon, according to the Howard County Police Department.

Basement Fire Quickly Extinguished, No Injuries Reported

A fire broke out at an Ellicott City home Sunday afternoon in the basement. Howard County firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.

Body-Worn Camera Footage Released In Officer-Involved Shooting In HoCo

As part of its investigation, the Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the footage.

3 Residents Displaced By House Fire In Ellicott City

Three residents have been displaced by a house fire that broke out Jan. 5 in Ellicott City.

4 Suspects Rob Man At Knifepoint + 2 Stores Burglarized: HCPD

A man reported being robbed at knifepoint while 2 stores and a home were burglarized, and 6 vehicles stolen, according to the HCPD.

Officials Remind Residents To Stay Off Ice After 2 People Fall Through

Officials remind residents not to walk out on ice as it isn't thick enough just yet. Two people recently were rescued after falling through.

Christmas Day House Fire In Columbia Displaces 3 Residents

Three residents have been displaced after an early morning Christmas Day fire broke out at their Columbia home.