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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)
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@HCDFRS evaluated six patients with reported heat-related illness and one pediatric patient was transported to the hospital. The investigation into the initial threat is ongoing. Officers will remain on scene in the area to assist in traffic direction. (2/2)
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Washington Blvd is CLOSED both directions in the 7500 block due to an overturned truck carrying canola oil. No injuries. Will update.
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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 HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov.
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Howard County Police Department retweeted
May 14
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! 🐎
ALT Traffic alert for Preakness 151 event warns of delays May 14-16 on US 1, MD 198, and MD 32 highways.
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Howard County Police Department retweeted
May 12
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/News05122….
ALT County Executive Calvin Ball (far right) posed out front of the Howard County Police Department's Northern District Warfield Building in Ellicott City with (from left to right) Howard County Council Chairperson Opel Jones, Acting Chief Terrence Benn, and Acting Colonel Antonio Thomas.
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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/1BFvSCh…
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#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 HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov with info. You may remain anonymous.
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#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.
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A seventh victim tied to this incident walked into a Virginia hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
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Police 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.
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Police investigating nonfatal shooting in Columbia. Read the full news release: howardcountymd.gov/police/po…
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O'Donnell will be served with multiple Howard County charges in the coming days, after which additional information will be available.
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The 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.
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Police investigating fatal collision involving a motorcycle. Read the full news release: howardcountymd.gov/police/po…
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MARRIOTTSVILLE: The intersection of Marriottsville Road and Warwick Way is currently closed following a collision. Will update.
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UPDATE (10:15 p.m.): Marriottsville Rd/Warwick Way is now open.
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