HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Monday, April 2, 2018
Columbia, 21045: 5800 block of Humblebee Road, Mar. 29 5:38-8:12 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence by breaking a rear sliding glass door and stole a computer and iPod.
Ellicott City, 21043: 8400 block of Oak Run Way, Apr. 1 9:57 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry through an unlocked basement sliding glass door and stole handbags and jewelry.
Indecent Exposure
Columbia, 20144: Fair Oaks Drive & Freetown Road, Mar. 29 5:35 p.m.
Two female runners reported seeing an unknown white male exposing himself in a black vehicle. Police conducted area checks, but did not locate the suspect. No further description.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Mar. 28-29 overnight
Laurel, 20725: 100 block of Laurel Race Track Road, Mar. 28-29 overnight, unclear if anything was stolen
Ellicott City, 21043: 3100 block of West Spring Drive, Mar. 28-29 overnight, catalytic converter
Mar. 29
Laurel, 20723: 9000 block of Maier Road, Mar. 29 11:22 a.m., wallet
8800 block of Gorman Road, Mar. 29 11:38 a.m., radio
Marriottsville, 21104: 2000 block of Route 32, Mar. 29 8:49 p.m., tail gate, tools
Mar. 30-Apr. 1 overnight
Columbia, 21045: 5700 block of Thunderhill Road, Mar. 30-Apr. 1 overnight, two vehicles: cash
5800 block of Morningbird Lane, Mar. 30-Apr. 1 overnight, four vehicles: cash
Mar. 31
Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Washington Boulevard, Mar. 31 6:56 p.m., purse
Columbia, 21045: 5700 block of Stevens Forest Road, Mar. 31 9:46 p.m., wallet
Apr. 1
Columbia, 21044: 10200 block of Wincopin Circle, Apr. 1 9:10 a.m., laptops, other items
9400 block of Timsweep Lane, Apr. 1 3:48 p.m., unclear if anything was stolen
Savage, 20763: 8800 block of Foxborough Drive, Apr. 1 4:56 p.m., stereo systemVehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 7300 block of Mossy Brink Court, Mar. 29 9:00 a.m.
2011 Acura TL
Jessup, 20794: 7200 block of Montevideo Road, Mar. 29 6:11 p.m.
International Navistar Box Truck
Columbia, 21045: 5900 block of Tamar Drive, Mar. 30 11:12 p.m.
2012 Honda Insight, tags MD/9CK3363
Columbia, 21046: 9300 block of Snowden River Parkway, Mar. 31 4:06 a.m.
Police responded for a report of a male suspect who had gained access to a 2008 Toyota Prius without permission and was attempting to start it. The suspect was arrested.
ARRESTED: Alexander Robert Merchak, 35, of Goldfinch Court in Ellicott City, charged with attempted motor vehicle theft, rogue and vagabond, destruction of property, and trespassing
Overdose
Police responded to two non-fatal overdoses over the weekend. In both cases, Narcan was administered and the people were transported to the hospital for treatment.
2018 YTD Overdoses
Fatal: 11*
Non-Fatal: 56
*In fatal cases, some deaths are pending autopsy results for opioids and/or other substances. Numbers may fluctuate.
If you or someone you know in Howard County needs help with an opioid issue, call 800-422-0009, 24-hours a day.