Crime & Safety

Man Threatens Teen At Library: Howard County Police Blotter

The man approached the teens in the library parking lot and displayed a sharp object, according to the Howard County Police Department.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The following is a roundup of police activity for the week in Howard County.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723: 9300 block of Cabot Court, Feb. 24, passport
Columbia, 21045: 7000 block of Cradlerock Way, Feb. 24, tag
Jessup, 20794: 7300 block of Assateague Drive, Feb. 24, change
Columbia, 21044: 5000 block of Columbia Road, Feb. 24-25 overnight, tires

Assault
Columbia, 21045: 6600 block of Cradlerock Way, Feb. 23 6:10 p.m.
An adult female victim and two juvenile female victims reported that they were in their vehicle
in the parking lot of the library when a male suspect approached the vehicle, displayed a sharp
object, and threatened them. The victims drove off in the vehicle. No one was injured. Police
responded, located the suspect – who was in possession of scissors – and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Aaron Brandon Solomon, 24, of no fixed address, charged with assault

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Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723: Bursa Road & Maier Place, Feb. 23, tag

Residential burglary

Columbia, 21044: 10200 block of Brighton Ridge Way, Feb. 20 7:52 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered an open garage and stole a bicycle.

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Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21042: 2800 block of Pinewick Road, Feb. 20, nothing reported stolen
Laurel, 20723: 9000 block of Stebbing Way, Feb. 20-21 overnight, tires
9100 block of Tumbleweed Run, Feb. 20-21 overnight, tires
10900 block of Price Manor Way, Feb. 20-21 overnight, tires


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