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.

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.