Snowplow Driver Dies After Being Shot Outside School: HoCo Police

A 37-year-old Gwynn Oak snowplow driver has died of his injuries after he was shot outside an Ellicott City school, police say.

Child Sex Abuse Charges Filed Against School Employee: Howard County Police

A former Glenwood Country Day School employee faces child sex abuse charges for incidents HoCo Police say happened during a two-year period.

Howard County Man Arrested For Soliciting 13-Year-Old For Sex: Police

A West Friendship man has been arrested in Frederick County after police say he tried soliciting sex from an officer posing as a teen.

Robberies, Assaults, Car Thefts, Business Break-Ins Reported: Police

A string of robberies, assaults, car thefts and business break-ins were reported Sunday and Tuesday in Howard County, police say.

Firefighter, Resident Injured During Townhouse Fire: Official

A firefighter and a resident were taken to the hospital after being injured during a townhouse fire Friday, officials say.

Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure, Police Search For Other Victims

Howard County Police is searching for other possible victims after they arrested a man for an indecent exposure incident in Ellicott City.

Bodies Dug Up From Graves, Markers Removed, Memorials Damaged: Report

Supporters say an historic cemetery recently was vandalized with bodies dug up from graves, markers removed and memorials damaged.

Driver Killed After Vehicle Hits Guardrail: Howard County Police

A man has died after his vehicle left the southbound lanes of Route 32 and hit a guardrail, according to the Howard County Police.

Laurel Man Killed When His Car Crashes Into Howard County Ambulance: Police

A Laurel man was killed when the car he was driving crashed into a Howard County ambulance that was sitting still, police say.

Man Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Tree: Howard County Police

HoCo Police believe a man experienced a medical emergency, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. He died at the hospital.

Online Interactive Dashboards To Disclose Crime Data For Howard County

Two new online interactive dashboards launched by Howard County officials will disclose crime data for the area that is searchable.

Waterloo Fire Station Receives LEED Gold Certification, 2nd Award For The Building

The Waterloo Fire Station has received LEED Gold Certification, its second award since being constructed in October 2022.

Howard Co. Police Ramp Up Patrols, Other Safety Measures For Holidays

Howard Co. Police will add patrol cars, monitor fire safety lanes at stores, target fake IDs at bars and other measures for the holidays.

Teen Pedestrian Killed When Struck By 2 Cars Overnight: Police

A 17-year-old boy has died after being hit by two vehicles in the early morning hours Sunday, Howard County Police report.

Driver Killed Making U-Turn, 3 Injured: Howard County Police

A driver was killed while making a U-turn, police say, and three people in the other vehicle involved in the crash were injured.

2 Baltimore Men Charged With Fatal Columbia Shooting: Police

Two men have been charged in a fatal Columbia shooting after the gun they used was recovered during a robbery investigation, police say.

Commercial Building Sustains $500K Damage Due To Fire: Official

A fire broke out at a commercial building in Laurel Thursday, causing an estimated $500K in damage. The businesses within are uninhabitable.

1K Pounds Of Meds, Sharps Collected During National Drug Takeback Day

Nearly 1,300 pounds of medication and sharps were collected Saturday during Howard County's National Drug Takeback Day event.

Man Sentenced For Ongoing Rape, Incest Of 2nd Family Member

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced in another case involving the rape and incest of a second family member, according to prosecutors.

Fire Causes $1.5M In Damage To Laurel Apartment, 26 People Displaced

A raging fire caused an estimated $1.5M damage to a Laurel apartment that displaced 26 residents. Five pets were rescued by firefighters.

$92K Worth Of Stolen Diamonds Leads To Prison Sentence: Prosecutor

A 64-year-old man has been sentenced for his role in a diamond heist where $92K worth of jewels were stolen, the HoCo prosecutor said.

Nov. 2 Meeting Highlights Proposed Project Along Ten Oaks Road

A meeting Nov. 2 will discuss a proposed multi-modal travel improvement project along Ten Oaks Road from Brighton Dam Road to MD 108.

Arson Dog Program Recertification Happening In Howard County

Twenty-seven accelerant detection canines from across the country and their handlers are in Howard County undergoing recertification.

19-Year-Old Sentenced In Series Of Carjacking: Prosecutor

A 19-year-old has been sentenced in a series of carjackings that happened in Howard County in 2022.

Man Fatally Shot, 2 Critically Wounded Outside Gas Station: Police

One man has been fatally shot and two critically wounded in a shooting outside a gas station, according to Howard County Police.

HoCo Man Pleads Guilty To Involvement In Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy

A 28-year-old Howard County man has pleaded guilty in connection to his involvement in a murder-for-hire conspiracy.

Howard County Firefighters Battle Basement Blaze, Tire Fire

Howard Co. firefighters put out a tire fire that damaged a nearby building Friday and battled a blaze in the basement of a house Saturday.

Man Convicted In Car Wash Vacuum Machine Break-Ins: Prosecutor

A man from Baltimore County has been convicted for breaking into car wash vacuum machines. He will be sentenced in October.

Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting Of Howard County Deputy: Councilman

Off-duty Howard County deputy Ryan Demby was killed early Friday morning when a fight broke out at a Baltimore bar.

Abandoned Building Catches On Fire: Howard County Fire Department

An abandoned building in Howard County caught on fire Thursday around 5 p.m. The incident is under investigation by the state fire marshal.

Man Hanging Off Top Of 9-Story Parking Ramp Rescued By Police Officers

HoCo officers are being lauded for their quick actions in pulling a man to safety after he was seen hanging from the top of a parking ramp.

Man Sentenced In Robbery Of Pizza Delivery Driver, Taxi Cab Driver

A man has been sentenced in connection to the robbery of a pizza delivery driver and a taxi cab driver.

Man Found Guilty In Shooting Of Patron In Bar Parking Lot: Prosecutor

A man has been found guilty in connection to a shooting of a bar patron in the Howard County establishment's parking lot, prosecutors say.

Motorcycle Crash Kills Driver, Critically Injures Passenger: Police

A man was killed and a woman critically injured in a motorcycle crash this week, according to the Howard County Police.

Firefighters Rescue Pets, Residents From Burning Ellicott City Home

A Howard Co. home caught on fire Thursday. Firefighters rescued the people and pets who lived there. The Red Cross is helping the family.

HoCo Man Threatened To Kill, Cut Throats Of LGBTQ Group Members

Adam Nettina of West Friendship pleaded guilty to targeting the advocacy group in federal court this week, prosecutors said.

Man Strangles Pregnant Girlfriend, Receives Sentence: HoCo Prosecutor

A man who strangled his pregnant girlfriend has been sentenced, according to a Howard County prosecutor.

Police To Increase Traffic Patrols Around Schools For 3 Weeks

Additional police officers will be stationed around all HCPSS schools for the first three weeks of school to help with safety.

Escaped Prisoner In Custody, IDed Himself To TV Station: Report

A prisoner who escaped from a transport van was sought in Howard and Anne Arundel counties. He was taken into custody Wednesday night.

Howard County Home's Attic Catches On Fire During Storms: Official

A Howard County home caught on fire Monday around 5:45 p.m. Assistance was requested from a neighboring county to help battle the blaze.