Acting on tips sent in from national and state hotlines for crimes against children, Howard County police since July 2020 have charged eight adults and three juveniles.

Both were treated at the hospital and released.

Adult male was found with gunshot wound in Columbia.

Adult male victim was found with gunshot wounds near East Columbia Library.

An Elkridge man was charged with attempted murder in arson for a March 17 fire.

The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound on March 30. 

Investigators offering reward of up to $5,000.

Police are investigating shooting that occurred on March 30 in Laurel. 

An arrest was made in a 2020 murder case. 

Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, April 8th starting at 6:00 p.m., to discuss plans for an Ellicott City stream stabilization project.

Yesterday, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball participated in a National Association of Counties call with White House officials.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking public input as Howard County Government prepares to submit its annual Priority Letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

Today Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) increased its state funding recommendation for Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) priority construction projects by nearly $8 million dollars, bringing the total state funding recommendation to $28.6 million out of a requested $40.3 million.  

Howard County’s Department of Recreation & Parks is now accepting nominations for its 2021 “Community Sports Hall of Fame.” Nomination forms are available on line at www.hcrpsports.org/halloffame or by calling the Department of Recreation & Parks at 410-313-1691.