Howard County police warn of ‘sextortion,’ online predators
Howard County police say they’ve received several reports regarding children who’ve been targeted for “sextortion” and they’re warning parents to be wary of online predators.
Howard County schools in-person education suspension extended amid rising COVID-19 cases
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the county and across the state of Maryland, Howard County is extending its suspension of in-person education.
Howard County 102-year-old celebrates birthday by skydiving
A Howard County 102-year-old celebrated her birthday in epic fashion Sunday.
Howard County 102-year-old celebrates birthday by skydiving
A 102-year-old woman in Howard County celebrated her birthday in memorable fashion - by skydiving. (Video courtesy: Skydive Baltimore)
Montgomery County police officer won’t be charged in deadly White Oak shooting: prosecutors
A Montgomery County police officer who shot a knife-wielding man when he ran toward him in White Oak will not face criminal charges.
Prosecutors discuss deadly White Oak police shooting
Prosecutors discuss their decision to refrain from charging a Montgomery County officer who shot a knife-wielding man to death last spring.
Columbia man who beat woman to death, left boyfriend critically injured sentenced to life
A Columbia man who used a baseball bat to beat a woman to death and leave her boyfriend critically injured after breaking into their apartment will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Man killed in Columbia shooting
Police say it happened around 2:37 p.m. outside a home in the 9600 block of Basket Ring Road.
Man charged after 80-year-old woman's neck slashed in 'random attack'
Howard County police have charged a 20-year-old man in the assault of an elderly woman on a walking trail in Columbia last week.
Howard County suspect approached 80-year-old woman from behind, slashed her neck, police say
Howard County police are looking for a suspect who approached an 80-year-old woman from behind, slashed her neck and ran away early Wednesday morning in Columbia.
Howard County teacher, lacrosse coach accused of inappropriate relationship with a student
A Howard County teacher and lacrosse coach is facing criminal charges for having an alleged inappropriate relationship with a female student.
Howard County Police charge man seen in video driving vehicle into woman in Laurel
A 27-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping, after he was caught on camera driving a vehicle into a woman in a McDonald's parking lot in Laurel earlier this week.
Video: Howard County Police searching for man who assaulted woman, struck her with vehicle before fleeing
Police in Howard County are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the people and a vehicle involved in a disturbing assault that happened in Laurel Wednesday.
Maryland rescue crew saves 5-year-old trapped inside locked gun safe
Howard County emergency crews rescued a 5-year-old from a locked gun safe on Tuesday.
Maryland boy, 6, rescued after getting tangled upside-down in rope swing with head partially in water
A 6-year-old Maryland boy needed an “unusual rescue” Wednesday after getting tangled upside-down in a rope swing over a lake that left his head partially in the water, officials said.
Ellicott City business remade on Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back closes because of COVID
Ellicott City's Jaxon Edwin Social House survived two devastating floods, but it won't make it through the coronavirus pandemic.
Baby of pregnant woman shot, killed in Columbia has died, police say
A baby who was delivered prematurely after her mother was shot and killed in Columbia has died.
Islamic group offers reward for information on pregnant Muslim woman’s killer
An Islamic group is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person – or people – responsible for the slaying of a 30-year-old Muslim woman in Columbia Friday night.
Police investigating murder of pregnant woman in Columbia
A pregnant woman shot Friday night in her Columbia home is dead, and her newborn child is in critical condition after being delivered two months early, local police say.
Pregnant woman shot in Columbia home dies; newborn in critical condition
A pregnant woman shot Friday night in her Columbia home is dead, and her newborn child is in critical condition after being delivered two months early, local police say.