Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sex Offense Charges Involving A Student

A Howard County high school teacher and lacrosse coach has been sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to sex offense charges.

Former HoCo School Board Member Faces Federal Conspiracy Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Brian Meshkin who served on the Howard County Board of Education from 2010 to 2014.

HoCo Man Given 13 Years In Prison After Drug, Gun Conviction

A Howard County man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison after a federal jury found him guilty on drug, gun charges.

3 Charged With 49 Counts Each In Vehicle Burglary Cases: Police

Three individuals face 49 counts each after police say they broke into vehicles located in Ellicott City and Elkridge.

Cops Fix Elderly Couple's Roof After Scammers Stole Their $33K

An elderly couple spent $33K to have their roof repaired but scammers took the money and didn't finish the job, so HoCo officers stepped in.

Quick Lifesaving Actions Earn 2 HCPSS Students State EMS Award

Two Howard County Public School System students are the 2021 recipients of the Emergency Medical Services for Children award.

New Cut Road Reopens In Ellicott City After Extensive Repairs

Repairs have been made to the stream bank along New Cut Road and the road itself, both which collapsed from damage caused by the 2018 flood.

Woman Killed After Collision With Pickup In Ellicott City: Police

A woman driving a 2019 Kia Soul was hit head-on and killed by a woman driving a pickup who had crossed into oncoming traffic.

Former Police Chief Indicted On 6 Charges Related To Arson

Former Laurel police chief David Crawford, 69, has been indicted on 4 counts of arson and 2 counts of reckless endangerment.

Ellicott City Man Faces Murder Charges In Wife's Death: Police

Howard County police officers were called to the home Tuesday afternoon for a welfare check and found Veronica Theresa McGinley, 60, dead.

Ellicott City Woman Dies After Being Shot By Daughter: Police

Samantha Marie Myers, 32, of Bethany Lane, was initially charged with attempted murder but now is expected to have the charge amended.

Woman Shoots Her Mother While Kids Were Home: Police

The 32-year-old Ellicott City woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault and firearms violations.

Man Killed In Crash Along Route 100: Police

The man was driving a Chevy Silverado eastbound when he crashed into the guardrail, according to the Howard County Police Department.

HoCo Residents Reminded To Keep Exterior Doors Shut, Locked

As the weather warms up, police officers see an increase in burglaries as thieves take advantage of open garage doors and unlocked sliders.

Howard County Fire Department: Governor Hogan And First Lady Join Howard County Executive For Vaccine Clinic Tour

See the latest announcement from the Howard County Fire Department.

Rabid Feral Cat Bit Resident In Ellicott City

Anyone who had contact with the cat between April 1-11, or whose pet had contact with the cat, are asked to contact the health department.

11 Men, Teens Charged With Child Porn Possession, Distribution

Since July, Howard County police detectives have executed 23 residential warrants and seized more than 160 digital devices.

Howard County Fire Department: Howard County Launches Public Awareness Campaign For Kari's Law

New requirement for organizations to provide direct phone access to 911

Walkersville Man Hit, Killed By SUV In Cooksville: Police

The man, 37-year-old Brian Hite of Walkersville, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he died.

Howard County Fire Department: Howard County Executive Ball Visits Mobile Vaccine Clinic

See the latest announcement from the Howard County Fire Department.

Hate Crime Unfolds At Glenwood Middle School

The act of vandalism is being investigated by the Howard County Police Department.

ATM Stolen From Shell Gas: Howard County Police Blotter

Suspects also attempted to steal the ATM from a Royal Farms store, according to the Howard County Police Department.

Former Police Chief, HoCo Resident Charged With Attempted Murder

David M. Crawford, 69, of Ellicott City apparently "targeted victims with whom he had previous disagreements" including police officials.

Ellicott City Man Dies In Car Crash: Police

The Maryland State Police asks that anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them.

Beltsville Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking In Howard County

According to Dorchy’s plea agreement, from September 2016 to July 2017, the man conspired with others to commit sex trafficking.

Restaurant, Cars, Homes Burglarized: Howard County Police Blotter

Police found three people squatting in two vacant residences, according to the Howard County Police Department.

HoCo Liquor Store Customer Sexually Assaulted By Clerk: Police

Howard County police detectives are asking other victims to come forward.

Man Fires Shots At Howard County Police Officers Serving Warrant

The police officer driving the armored vehicle was protected by bulletproof glass. The man has been charged with attempted murder.

Man Breaks Into Howard County Board of Education Building

The Howard County Police Department asks the public for help in identifying the man who broke into the building using rocks.

Grinches Attempt To Steal Toys From Walmart Parking Lot: Police

The Howard County Police Department tracked down the two suspects and recovered almost $5,000 worth of toys from their U-Haul.

10 Sextortion Cases With Child Victims Reported To HoCo Police

Almost a dozen sextortion cases involving teens and kids have prompted police to warn Howard County parents to monitor their kids' devices.

Employee Assaulted By Shoplifters: Howard County Police Blotter

Three women with their faces partially covered attempted to steal merchandise from Macy's when an employee was pepper-sprayed, police say.

Ellicott City Woman Saved By Officer's Actions: Police

A corporal in the Howard County Police Department came to the rescue recently in Ellicott City.

Sex Offenders In Ellicott City: 2020 Safety Map

Find out where the registered sex offenders are living near you.

$1M Awarded To Howard County To Fight Human Trafficking

The grant will provide for a position in the police department that focuses solely on human trafficking.

Tires Stolen Off Of Ellicott City, Columbia Vehicles: Police

Howard County police report a man held at gunpoint and assaulted in his vehicle in Columbia.

Ellicott City Man Killed In Car Crash: Police

The driver of a second vehicle involved in the crash was listed in stable condition.

Construction Trailer At Church Burglarized: HoCo Police Roundup

The Howard County Police Department reported a carjacking, vehicle theft, theft from vehicles and burglaries.

Lacrosse Coach, Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing A Student

The Howard County Public School System teacher is on administrative leave. The relationship appears to have been going on since last winter.

$1M In Rise To The Challenge Grants Available To HoCo Nonprofits

Howard County organizations can apply for grants ranging from $10,000 and higher. ​Applications will be accepted Sept. 1-15.