Howard County Police Department
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Howard County Police Department
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This is the official page for the Howard County Police Department, Maryland. Not monitored 24/7. Call 911 to report crimes or 410-313-2200 for non-emergencies.
This afternoon, police responded to Reservoir High School in Fulton for a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were evacuated and a police scan of the school did not reveal any evidence of explosives. (1/2)
- Washington Blvd is CLOSED both directions in the 7500 block due to an overturned truck carrying canola oil. No injuries. Will update.
- Howard County police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect in a May 3 commercial burglary at Bumble Auto in the 3200 block of Bethany Lane in Ellicott City. Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or [email protected].
00:00 - Howard County Police Department reposted
The 151st running of the Preakness Stakes is almost here, and the fun starts TODAY at Laurel Park! Expect delays along: - US 1 (Washington Boulevard) - MD 198 (Laurel Fort Meade Road) - MD 32 (Patuxent Freeway) Have fun, travel safely, and enjoy the races! 🐎
- Howard County Police Department reposted
ICYMI #HoCoMD, @HoCoGovExec today appointed Terrence Benn as @HCPDNews' new Acting Chief, assuming the role following the retirement of former Police Chief Gregory Der. To read more about today's announcement, visit howardcountymd.gov/News051226.
- These suspects were on a months-long burglary spree throughout the region, but thanks to excellent coordination between Howard County police and neighboring departments, their run came to an end on Tuesday. Read more: facebook.com/share/r/1BFvSC…
00:00 - #HoCoPolice are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information in the April 27 shooting in Columbia tied to an illegal car rally. Contact police at 410-313-STOP or [email protected] with info. You may remain anonymous.
- Replying to @HCPDNewsPolice have identified the deceased victim as Leo Noel Balladares-Arita, 24, of Falls Church, Va. The other victims, all from Virginia, are three 20-year-old males; a 19-year-old female; an 18-year-old male; and a 16-year-old female.
- Replying to @HCPDNewsA seventh victim tied to this incident walked into a Virginia hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
- #HoCoPolice are investigating a shooting early on April 27 tied to an illegal car rally in Columbia in which one person was killed and five additional victims received non-life-threatening injuries.
- Replying to @HCPDNewsThe release of a viral video on the HCPD’s social media platforms this week led to the identification and arrest of the suspect in another state in the shooting and attempted robbery at a gas station in Columbia on April 17.
- Replying to @HCPDNewsO'Donnell will be served with multiple Howard County charges in the coming days, after which additional information will be available.