Residents Report Theft Of Cash, Jewelry After Ellicott City Homes Broken Into

A pair of Ellicott City homes were broken into last week with the theft of cash and jewelry reported, according to Howard County Police.

Food, Cash, Golf Cart Stolen In Separate Howard Co. Thefts

Howard County Police report the theft of a golf cart from an apartment complex and the theft of cash and food from a frozen custard shop.

McDonald's Burglarized, Macy's Robbed In Howard County: Police

A McDonald's was burglarized, a Macy's was robbed and the Autostream Car Care Center also reported a burglary this past weekend, police say.

Woman Found Dead In Columbia Home, Police Hunt For Her Killer

A Takoma Park woman was found dead in a Columbia home this past weekend. Howard County police officers are searching for her boyfriend.

2 Firefighters Injured In Ellicott City Townhouse Blaze

Two firefighters were taken to the hospital Monday morning while fighting an aggressive townhouse fire, officials reported.

Gun Found In Student's Bag At Howard Co. High School

A 15-year-old boy faces charges after a student saw him with a gun on a school bus and a school resource officer found it in his backpack.

2 Howard County Businesses Targeted In Late-Night Burglaries

A nail salon and a tobacco and vape shop, both in Elkridge, were burglarized in the overnight hours July 14-15, police reported.

Man Arrested After He's Found Inside Howard Co. School Lab

Police arrested a Laurel man after he was found inside the Howard County Public School Applications and Research Lab, which is being built.

Church Broken Into By Unknown Suspect

A church in Elkridge reported being broken into by an unknown suspect. However, nothing was reported stolen, police said.

Two Charged In Armed Robbery Spree Targeting Business Owners Across 2 Counties

Howard County police said the pair targeted Baltimore-area business owners at their homes in Ellicott City and West Friendship.

Girl Dies After Dump Truck Hits Her In Ellicott City

The collision occurred shortly before 2 p.m. in the 2000 block of Daniels Road in Ellicott City, police said.

Man Thrown From Motorcycle Dies

A motorcyclist heading eastbound on Baltimore National Pike at Frederick Road was thrown from the vehicle and killed, according to police.

Convenience Store Robbed In Ellicott City

A convenience store in Ellicott City was robbed in the early morning hours Sunday, according to Howard County Police.

Retail Store Robbed In Elkridge

A retail store in Elkridge was robbed Tuesday night by three suspects.

Police Unveil Crime-Fighting Real-Time Information Center

The Howard County Police Department has created the Real-Time Information Center to help during active incidents.

Increased Police Presence Continues At Howard Co. Schools

A few Howard County schools will have an increased police presence due to threats being made referencing the buildings.

Firefighters Battle House, Barn Blazes In Howard County

Howard County firefighters battled two blazes in three days that damaged a pole barn and a home. No injuries were reported.

1 Hospitalized, 6 Treated For Heat Illness During School Bomb Threat Evacuation

School officials said staff and students were evacuated Wednesday as Howard County police searched the building.

Raccoon Family Rescued From Tree

A momma raccoon who climbed high up a tree was rescued by firefighters who learned that she was trying to reach her babies

Sexual Assault Charge Filed Against Career Firefighter

A Howard County career firefighter has been arrested and charged in connection to the sexual assault of a co-worker where he volunteers.

Suspect Sought In Commercial Burglary

Howard County Police asks for the public's help in identifying the suspect they say broke into Bumble Auto in Ellicott City.

Firefighters Battle Blaze At Marriottsville Home

A fire broke out at a Marriottsville home Saturday afternoon, prompting backup crews from Carroll County to help.

6 Suspects Wanted In Dozens Of Burglaries Apprehended In Howard Co.

Six suspects, including a teen, have been arrested in connection to dozens of commercial burglaries committed across the region, police say.

Ellicott City Highway Worker Fatally Hit By Passing Vehicle

A highway worker from Ellicott City was fatally hit by a passing vehicle while he was setting up cones on a ramp for a separate crash.

Distraction Thefts On The Rise In Howard County

Authorities are reporting an increase in distraction thefts that target older folks in retail parking lots.

Bail Denied For Mother Charged In Death Of 3-Year-Old Autistic Daughter

Bail has been denied for a mom and her boyfriend in the death of her 3-year-old autistic daughter, court records show.

$1K Reward For Tips In Parking Garage Robbery

Police are searching for the man they say robbed and attempted to carjack a woman in a parking garage last month. A $1K reward is available.

15-Year-Old Sentenced In Fatal Shooting Of Victim In His Car

A 15-year-old has been sentenced after pleaded guilty to fatal shooting a man who was sitting in his vehicle in an Ellicott City parking lot

Man Sentenced In Fatal Shooting Of Victim In His Car

A 19-year-old has been sentenced after pleaded guilty to fatal shooting a man who was sitting in his vehicle in an Ellicott City parking lot

Extortion Scam Led Autistic Man To Call Howard Co. Police For Help

Howard County leaders said Thursday that an autistic man who was fatally shot by police had called for help as the victim of a scam.

Equipment Fire Reported At Commercial Building In Elkridge

Howard County firefighters were called to a commercial building in Elkridge early Wednesday morning for a machinery fire.

Importance Of Electric Vehicle Fire Training Grows

Howard County firefighters recently trained with other teams on battling rare but difficult electric vehicle fires.

Boy Injured When Teens Assault, Rob Him Of Phone And Shoes: Police

A teen boy was injured when a group of other teen boys assaulted him and stole his phone and shoes, according to Howard County Police.

2 Arrested As Police Crack Down On 8 Illegal Car Rallies In 4 MD Counties

Police broke up 8 illegal car rallies and prevented others Saturday night in Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Howard counties.

International Parental Kidnapping Charge Filed Against Howard Co. Dad

A 36-year-old Columbia dad has been charged with international parental kidnapping after authorities say he hid his son in Sweden.

Safety, Security Threat Prompts 3 Schools To Cancel Evening Activities

School officials stated Wednesday that all afternoon and evening activities would be canceled at 3 high schools due to safety threat.

Estranged Husband Fatally Stabs Wife In Ellicott City Home: Police

A man who is accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife at an Ellicott City home later turned himself in to police, authorities said.

Police Group Demands Apology From Councilwoman About ICE Sighting

Howard County's police association has demanded Councilwoman Liz Walsh retract a statement about ICE activity that interfered with a sting.

Senior Dog Stuck At Bottom Of Icy Hill Saved By Officer

An HCPD officer scooped up a senior dog stuck at the bottom of an icy hill and carried her back up to the top and to her grateful family.

Inmate Killed In Fight Outside Jessup Prison Library

Maryland State Police reported an inmate was killed in a fight with a fellow prisoner at the Jessup Correctional Institute Monday night.