Vehicle Thefts, Break-Ins Alarm Howard County Residents

Vehicle thefts and break-ins across Howard County are concerning residents. Here's the latest numbers and how to better protect yourself.

Man Sentenced In Jessup Motel Shooting: Howard County Prosecutor

A 33-year-old man has been sentenced in the non-fatal shooting that happened last summer at a Jessup motel, prosecutors say.

New Deputy Chief Named For Howard Co. Department Of Fire And Rescue

Sean Alliger, whose appointment becomes effective July 15, has served the department for 27 years.

Rash Of Airbag Thefts Reported In Howard County: Police

Howard County Police recovered nearly 3 dozen stolen airbags after discovering a rash of thefts that happened in the overnight July 8-9.

Church Burglarized, 4 Vehicles Stolen From Auto Repair Shop: Police

A church in Ellicott City reported being broken into while an auto repair shop said it was burglarized and four vehicles were stolen: HCPD.

Mall Store Employee Assaulted By Theft Suspects: Howard County Police

An employee at Sephora in The Mall in Columbia reported confronting theft suspects and being assaulted, according to Howard County Police.

Woman Assaulted, Robbed At Motel In Jessup: Howard County Police

A woman reported being assaulted and robbed at a motel in Jessup by two men who forced their way into her room, Howard County Police said.

Suspects Steal Jewelry, Keys, Cell Phone From 3 Businesses: HCPD

Three Howard Co. businesses report being burglarized during a 3-day period with keys, jewelry and a cell phone stolen, police say.

Man Fatally Hit By Vehicle In Woodstock While Standing By Truck: Police

A man standing next to a landscaping truck was fatally hit Thursday morning in Woodstock, police say.

Road Rage Incident Involving Paintball Gun Leads To Arrest: Police

An Ohio man has been arrested in connection to a road rage incident that happened along I-70 in Howard County involving a paintball gun.

Former Federal Credit Union Employee Sentenced In Financial Fraud Case

A former federal credit union employee from Jessup who used his role to commit financial fraud has been sentenced.

Fire Reported At Elkridge Laundromat, No Injuries: Official

A fire was reported at a laundromat in Elkridge late last week. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in 30 minutes, officials said.

3-Month-Old Baby Survives Family Murder-Suicide In Elkridge: Howard Co. Police

A 3-month-old baby emerged unharmed during a murder-suicide led by her grandfather in her family's home, police say.

3 Women Dead, 2 Men Critically Injured In Apparent Murder-Suicide Attempt: HCPD

Three women are dead, two men are critically injured and a juvenile unharmed in what Howard Co. Police say is a murder-suicide attempt.

Suspects Assault Store Employee While Stealing Merchandise: Police

Two suspects stealing merchandise from the Ellicott City Safeway were confronted by a store employee who they assaulted then took off: HCPD.

$26K Theft Of Catalytic Converters In Howard Co. Leads To Conviction

A Severna Park man has been convicted in the theft of $26 worth of catalytic converters from Columbia Association work trucks.

Flood Risk Subsides In Ellicott City; Fatal Flood Marked 6 Years Ago

A flash flood warning has been canceled for Historic Ellicott City. May 27 was the sixth anniversary of a fatal flood in the city.

Woman Who Tossed Molotov Cocktail Through Apartment Window Sentenced

A woman who helped make and toss a Molotov cocktail through an apartment window in an effort to kill a man has been sentenced.

Man Assaulted, Robbed + 3 Businesses Broken Into: Howard County Police

Howard County Police report the assault and robbery of a man in Columbia, as well as the burglary of three businesses in the same day.

Verdict Reached In Howard County Motel Shooting: Prosecution

A verdict has been reached in the shooting of a man at a Jessup motel, according to the Howard County State's Attorney's Office.

Employee Assaulted Trying To Stop Shoplifter + Church Break-In: Police

A store employee was assaulted trying to stop a suspect shoplifter while a church reported a break-in, according to Howard Co. Police.

Child Sex Offender Living In Howard Co. To Be Deported: ICE

A judge has ordered a convicted child sex offender living in Howard County to be deported. ICE describes him as a "significant threat."

1 Teen, 4 Adults Arrested In Drugs, Weapons Investigation: HoCo Police

One teen and four young adults have been arrested in connection to a months-long investigation into weapons and drug dealing in Howard Co.

Elkridge Man Assaulted, Carjacked: Howard County Police

An Elkridge man reported being assaulted and carjacked in the 7200 block of Washington Boulevard, Howard County Police said.

2 Drivers Killed In Weekend Crash Identified By Howard Co. Police

Two of the drivers killed in a weekend crash have been identified. One of the drivers was traveling in the wrong direction, police say.

2 Women Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Route 100: Police

Both women died at the scene, police said.

Victim Identified In Fatal Hit And Run In Howard County: Police

The victim involved in a fatal hit and run March 7 in Jessup has been identified by Howard County Police.

Suspected Airbag Thief Apprehended In Howard County: Police

Howard County Police have arrested the suspect they say is responsible for numerous airbag thefts across the county.

4 Break-Ins Reported At Howard County Businesses: Police

Four Howard County businesses report break-ins at their locations. In two incidents, change was stolen as well as a laptop charger.

Armed Robber Sentenced In Case Targeting U.S. Postal Worker From HoCo

A Temple Hills man has been sentenced in connection to the armed robbery of a U.S. postal worker based out of Columbia.

Man Fatally Hit By Car In Clarksville Identified By Howard County Police

The man fatally hit by a vehicle in Clarksville early Saturday morning has been identified by Howard County Police.

Man Fatally Hit By Car On Route 32 In Clarksville: Howard County Police

A man walking in the travel lanes of Route 32 near Clarksville has been fatally hit, according to Howard County Police.

Man Assaults Woman, Runs From Home And Is Killed By Vehicle: Police

A man who Howard County Police say assaulted a woman in his Laurel home fled the scene and was fatally hit by a vehicle.

Dog Rescued, 5 Adults Displaced In Ellicott City House Fire: Official

A fire damaged an Ellicott City home Monday night and prompted firefighters to rescue the family's pet dog. Five adults have been displaced.

Ulta Beauty Robbed, Employee Assaulted By Trio Of Suspects: Police

The Ulta Beauty in Elkridge was robbed and an employee assaulted by two women and a men. Perfume was stolen, according to police.

Bathroom Peeping Tom Convicted In Case Involving Teen: Prosecutor

A 67-year-old man has been convicted after prosecutors say he peered through a crack in a bathroom stall to watch a teen use the restroom.

Child Porn Charges Filed Against Columbia Man: Maryland State Police

A Columbia man faces numerous child pornography charges and has been taken into custody, according to the Maryland State Police.

2nd AirTag/SmartTag Giveaway Scheduled In Howard County Next Month

A second AirTag/SmartTag giveaway for Hyundai and Kia owners will be held for Howard County residents next month.

Fatal Hit And Run Victim Identified: Howard County Police

The victim involved in Saturday's fatal hit and run in Ellicott City has been identified by police. The suspect remains at large.

Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run While Crossing Street: Police

Police are seeking information about the deadly crash in Ellicott City after a woman was hit while crossing the street, authorities said.