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Laurel Man Arrested After Fight at Monarch Mills
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Laurel Man Arrested After Fight at Monarch Mills

by Howard County Police Assault arrest update Police have made an arrest in an April 16 assault in Columbia. Police responded for a report of fight in the 7500 block of Monarch Mills Way and […]

Convenience Store in Savage Burglarized
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Convenience Store in Savage Burglarized

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Commercial burglary Savage, 20763: 2 Go Convenience & Deli, 9000 block of Washington Boulevard, Dec. 11 10:47 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the business by breaking […]

Zayah Abdul Hassan, of the 7100 block of Talisman Lane,
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Man Gets Six Months in Jail for Preying on Elderly

by Office of the State’s Attorney for Howard County A 19-year-old Columbia man arrested for a string of robberies targeting elderly victims in May has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Zayah Abdul Hassan, […]

Howard County Vehicle Break-ins
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Howard County Vehicle Break-ins

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Thursday, December 6, 2018 Residential burglary Columbia, 21044: 5000 block of Columbia Road, Dec. 5 Unknown suspect(s) gained entry possibly through an open garage door and stole various items. No signs […]

After a 35-year career with the Howard County Police Department, Police Chief Gary L. Gardner is announcing his retirement. His final work day will be Dec. 31. (Photo Courtesy HCPD)
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Howard County Police Chief Retires at End of Month

News Release: Police Chief Gary L. Gardner announces retirement After a 35-year career with the Howard County Police Department, Police Chief Gary L. Gardner is announcing his retirement. His final work day will be Dec. […]

The George Howard Building located in Ellicott City houses county government offices including the County Executive.
Opinion

Developers Should Help Pay for New Schools

OPINION For over 14 years, Howard County taxpayers have been subsidizing developer profits to the tune of $500 million. In 2004, the Maryland State Legislature enacted a law that enabled Howard County to charge developers […]

Eleven Vehicles Broken Into; Various Items Stolen
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Eleven Vehicles Broken Into; Various Items Stolen

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in Columbia, 21044: In the overnight hours of Dec. 3-4, unknown suspect(s) broke into 11 vehicles and stole various items at the following locations: […]