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Police respond to shots fired in Howard County, schools locked down as precaution
The Howard County Police Department responded to reports of alleged gunfire in the Harpers Farm Road and Cedar Lane area around 12:25 p.m. on Th
Police investigating suspected shots fired in Howard County
There was a heavy police presence in the Columbia area of Howard County on Tuesday afternoon. In a post on X just before 1:15 p.m., the Howard County Police Department said officers were dispatched to Harpers Farm Road and Cedar Lane to investigate a report of gunshots heard
3 arrested, 16-year-old wanted after teen found dead in Howard County, police say
Three people were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teen​ who was found dead in a car in Columbia, according to Howard County police.
After school lockdowns Tuesday, Howard Police find shell casings in Columbia
After several Columbia-area schools were placed on brief lockdowns Tuesday related to a report of gunfire in the Village of Harper’s Choice, Howard County Police said they have found shell casings but no other evidence at the scene.
Lockdown lifted after shots fired call near Maryland high school
A Bethesda high school was put on lockdown for a few hours Wednesday while police conducted an investigation nearby. According to a spokesperson with Montgomery County Police Department, officers were called to a report of shots fired in the 4700 block of Chase Avenue around 11 a.
Police investigating fight, shots fired call in Montgomery County
A high school was placed on a brief lockdown on Wednesday morning following a report of shots fired in Montgomery County. Officers with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) were dispatched to the 4700 block of Chase Avenue to investigate a shots fired call just after 10 a.
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Police investigate gunfire in Columbia, increase presence at schools as precaution
POLICE TELL US THE INCIDENT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SCHOOLS, AND THEY HAD AN INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE DURING DISMISSAL.
Howard police seek 16-year-old, arrest three others in fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Columbia
Howard County police arrested three in connection with a Columbia shooting as they continue looking for the alleged shooter.
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Millions in stolen construction tools, some believed to be from Berks, recovered by Maryland police
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. — Police in Maryland announced the recovery of approximately 15,000 stolen construction tools in what authorities believe is one of the largest theft cases in recent years.
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3 teens arrested, shooter still wanted in connection to Columbia fatal shooting
Howard County police have made three arrests in connection to a fatal shooting in Columbia. They're still looking for the shooter and a $5,000 reward is offered for information on his location.
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