Howard County Police Department

UPDATE: Missing person Larry Somerville has been located safe and unharmed.

Howard County police have charged three Baltimore men in the August 2025 fatal shooting of Leon Grant in Columbia's Merriweather District. howardcountymd.gov/police/police-…

These arrests are related to previously reported burglaries at Music & Arts & Cherry’s Liquors in Laurel, Comics to Astonish & Rehoboth Ethiopian Café in Columbia, Mike’s Music in Ellicott City, & Glenwood Wine & Spirits in Glenwood, & vehicle thefts in Elkridge & Laurel. 3/3

Kenai Christsaun Haynie & Malik Aceon Terfe, both 19 from DC, are charged in a warrant with second & fourth-degree burglary, malicious destruction of property & theft, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle & related charges. They are currently in custody in another jurisdiction. 2/3

Howard County police have charged two suspects in a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts that occurred last month. 1/3

#HoCoPolice are releasing preliminary information on a fatal shooting involving HCPD officers in Columbia early on March 1. Per Maryland law, @OAGMaryland's IID has assumed the investigation into the shooting and will release any follow-up information. howardcountymd.gov/police/police-…

Police arrest suspect in overnight fatal stabbing. Read the full news release: howardcountymd.gov/police/police-…

UPDATE: The individual located on Talisman Lane yesterday has been identified and his family has been located.

A Valentine's Day reminder from @NHTSAgov. Slow your roll. Arrive safely.

The suspect wanted for fatally stabbing his wife the morning of Feb. 8 in Ellicott City has turned himself in to police and is facing first-degree murder and violation of protective order charges. howardcountymd.gov/police/suspect…

These slippery conditions are no joke, even in your own backyard! PO Bittner took a few minutes out of his patrol shift to carry a Hanover resident's dog back up an icy hill and back into the warmth.

Minimize distractions and focus on getting safely to your destination. HCPD officers will be out keeping the roads as safe as possible. If you can, stay home and enjoy the winter weather!

First, don't drive if you don't have to. If you do have to travel, be sure to clear all snow and ice from your vehicle, including the roof and hood. Take extra time on the road, slow down and leave plenty of space between your car and the car in front of you.

With the impending winter weather, Howard County police want to remind drivers to use extra caution on the roads.

UPDATE: Missing teen Jay Srivastava has been located and is safe and unharmed.

Police ask for public help to locate missing teen. Anyone who sees Jay Srivastava or has knowledge of his location after 7 p.m. on Jan. 16 should call 911. Read the full news release: howardcountymd.gov/police/police-…

Police investigating fatal collision in Columbia. Read the full news release: howardcountymd.gov/police/police-…

Missing Columbia woman Erlinda Caballes has been located unharmed.

This close call from last night on I-95 near Rt. 175 emphasizes the importance of the Move Over Law! Thankfully there were only minor injuries to the driver and officer. To learn more about the law, check out our partners at @zerodeathsMD: zerodeathsmd.gov/how-you-can-he…

#HoCoPolice located a woman reported missing on Jan. 2 deceased with stab wounds in the Columbia apartment of her ex-boyfriend and obtained a warrant for his arrest on first- and second-degree murder charges. howardcountymd.gov/police/police-…