Fire Damages Highland Home's Garage

Fire damaged the garage of a home in Highland, which spread to the home causing some damage. The residents have been displaced.

Man Sentenced For Armed Carjacking In Columbia

A man pulled out a gun at an auto repair shop to steal his own vehicle without paying. As he was leaving, he crashed into another vehicle.

Real Estate Employee Embezzles $1M To Buy Cars, Trips, Clothes

An Ellicott City woman has pleaded guilty after prosecutors say she embezzled $1M to buy cars, trips, clothes and concert tickets.

Pit Bull Owner Released Following Attack On 4-Year-Old: Report

The owner of 3 dogs who police say attacked a 4-year-old girl in Ellicott City in October has been released on bail. One dog remains loose.

2 Individuals Robbed, 2 Homes And 5 Businesses Broken Into: HCPD

Two individuals reported being robbed, while two homes and five businesses were broken into during a five-day period, the HCPD said.

Man Robbed While Pumping Gas + Man Selling Goods Robbed: HCPD

A man reported being robbed at gunpoint while pumping gas at a station and another man told police he was robbed while selling electronics.

'Vishing' Scam Targets Howard County Residents: Prosecutor

The Howard County Office of the State's Attorney is warning residents about a "vishing" scam that mentions phony legal paperwork.

Shoes Stolen Off Of Teen, ATM Swiped From Liquor Store: HCPD

A teen had his tennis shoes stolen off his feet by a group of 3 men while an ATM was swiped from a liquor store, according to HoCo Police.

Shooting Victim ID's Disgruntled Co-Worker As Suspect: Report

A shooting victim in critical condition told police his co-worker pulled the trigger, according to reports. The suspect has been arrested.

I-95 Shooting Injures Laurel Man: Maryland State Police

Maryland State Police said a Laurel man was shot multiple times along I-95 early Monday morning. The suspect and the victim knew each other.

Teen Sexually Abused By Boy Scout Leader: Police

A Boy Scout leader has been charged in the sexual abuse of a teen who was not in his troop. Any other victims are asked to contact HCPD.

Bad Noodles Send 46 Suspected Food Poisoning Victims To Hospitals

Forty-six people who ate the same tainted noodles at a workplace in Jessup were taken to area hospitals by ambulance for food poisoning.

Suspect Threatens Employee With Knife + Gas Stolen From Cars: Police

Howard County Police received reports of a store employee threatened by a suspect with a knife, a dirt bike stolen and gas swiped from cars.

7 Kids, Adults Displaced By House Fire

Seven kids and adults have been displaced by a house fire that broke out early Tuesday morning in Ellicott City. No injuries were reported.

$3K Reward Offered As Teen Shooting Victims Released From Hospital

A $3K reward has been offered for information in the shooting of 2 teens in Columbia who have been released from the hospital, police say.

Baltimore Gunshot Victim Found Dead In Vehicle Parked In Howard County

A 26-year-old Baltimore man was found dead in a vehicle parked behind a Columbia office building. A reward has been offered for information.

Firefighter Returns Home From Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

A Howard County firefighter has returned home after helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Pit Bulls And Lab Escape Home, At Least 1 Bites 4-Year-Old: Report

A 4-year-old was bit by at least one dog Wednesday in Ellicott City after two pit bulls and a lab escaped their home, according to a report.

2 Store Employees, 2 Teens Report Assaults, Robberies In Howard County

Howard County Police report several robberies that targeted teens and store employees between Oct. 6-7.

Man Fatally Hit By Passing Vehicle While Walking On Guilford Road

A man was fatally hit by a passing vehicle while walking on Guilford Road Monday night, police say. The victim has not been identified.

Fire Reported At Vacant Building On Former Sheppard Pratt Campus

The state fire marshal's office is investigating a fire that broke out late Sunday night in a vacant building.

Burglars Target Homes, Vehicles Across Howard County Sept. 17-20

Howard County Police reports numerous home break-ins, vehicle break-ins and vehicle thefts from Sept. 17-20.

Dock Set On Fire Near Lake Kittamaqundi Trail

Investigators are looking into a fire that was set Wednesday at a dock near the Lake Kittamaqundi Trail, firefighters say.

5 HoCo Businesses Burglarized During Early Morning Hours Sept. 14

Five businesses in Howard County were burglarized within a 2-hour window of time on the same day, according to police.

Teen Assaulted, Robbed While Selling Shoes + Store Employee Threatened

A boy reported being assaulted and robbed while selling shoes to other teens and a store employee was threatened by a shoplifter, HCPD said.

Woman Fatally Hit By 2 Vehicles That Fled The Scene: HCPD

A woman was fatally hit by two vehicles Friday night in Elkridge and neither driver stopped, according to Howard County Police.

Fatal Collision Under Investigation By MD Attorney General

The state attorney general's office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash after the HCPD saw a police car from another town in the area.

2 Fulton Restaurants Burglarized In The Overnight

Two restaurants in Fulton were broken into and burglarized. One eatery reported money stolen, according to the Howard County Police.

Former Centennial HS Coach Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen Employee

A man is out on bond after police say he sexually abused a teen who was his employee. The man used to coach at Centennial HS, HCPD said.

1 Day Left To Apply For Howard County's Teen Court

Howard County youth have one day left to apply for Teen Court, which offers extra services hours and valuable experience in the law system.

House Fire Displaces 3 Adults, 1 Child, 1 Pet: Howard Co. Fire Dept.

A weekend house fire in Ellicott City has displaced three adults, one child and one pet, according to the Howard County Fire Department.

Tree Kills Woman After Falling On Vehicle: Howard County Police

A Columbia woman was killed in Ellicott City when a tree fell on her SUV while she driving along Baltimore National Pike, police say.

Fire Destroys Attached Garage At Howard County Home: Official

A fire broke out in an attached garage of a Howard County home Wednesday morning. Two residents have been displaced, officials report.

9 Residents, 2 Pets Without A Home After Apartment Fire: HCDFRS

A Monday morning fire in Columbia has displaced nine residents and two pets from their apartment complex, according to the HCDFRS.

Man Shot At Ellicott City Restaurant, Suspect Arrested: HCPD

A 60-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested after police say he shot a man at an Ellicott City restaurant in a domestic incident.

Howard County Man Sentenced For Roles In Robbery, Shooting, Burglary

An 18-year-old Howard County man has been sentenced for his roles in a robbery, shooting and burglary, a prosecutor said.

Suspected Shoplifter Assaults Store Employee: Howard County Police

A store employee has been assaulted by a suspected shoplifter, according to Howard County Police. A bottle of tequila was stolen however.

40 Residents Displaced After 2-Alarm Apartment Blaze: Howard County Fire

Forty residents were displaced, 3 were injured including a firefighter and 3 pets died in a 2-alarm fire that broke out in Elkridge.

Suspect Breaks Through Wall At Popular Eatery Then Steals Items: HCPD

Four businesses were burglarized in a 3-day span including one where the suspect(s) broke through the wall of a restaurant, HCPD said.

Baltimore Man Sentenced In Elkridge Resident's Death: HoCo Prosecutor

A Baltimore man has been sentenced in the death of an Elkridge resident, according to the Howard County State's Attorney's Office.