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Maryland’s Independent Investigations Division released body-worn camera footage of a March 1, 2026 fatal police-involved shooting in Columbia, Howard County. The decedent was 25-year-old Alexander Lamorie of Columbia. The IID is continuing its investigation and asks anyone with information to contact them.
Howard County police found a missing woman deceased and issued an arrest warrant for her ex-boyfriend. Additionally, the county extended the due date for property tax bills to January 9, 2026, due to Energy Saving Days during the holiday season.
A complaint has been filed alleging ethics violations related to Kelly Madigan's appointment as Howard County's first inspector general, involving potential conflicts of interest and improper influence in the selection process.
A confirmed tornado has struck Montgomery County, causing structural collapses and trapping people in Gaithersburg. Tornado warnings have been extended into Howard and Anne Arundel counties, with radar indicating possible tornadoes moving east at 25 mph. Residents in affected areas are urged to seek immediate shelter.
Howard County police in Maryland have recovered over 15,000 stolen construction tools valued between $3 million and $5 million, making it one of the largest theft cases in the region. The investigation, which began in January, has identified over 80 victims and is ongoing, with hundreds more expected. The stolen tools were found in multiple storage units, and a website has been set up for victims to reclaim their property.
Howard County Police have recovered around 15,000 stolen construction tools, valued at $3-to-5 million, in one of the region's largest theft investigations. The tools, stolen from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, were found in a warehouse and other locations. No arrests have been made yet, but police are close to charging multiple suspects. The investigation began in January after a victim's tracking device led police to a storage unit. Authorities are working to return the tools to their rightful owners.
Detectives in Howard County have recovered $3-$5 million worth of stolen construction tools from storage units, believed to have been taken from various locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The investigation, which began in January, has led to search warrants at 12 locations, and more than 80 victims have been identified so far. The case is ongoing, and no charges have been filed yet. Victims are encouraged to contact the police if they believe their stolen tools have been recovered.
A fatal fire in a townhouse on Shell Flower Lane in Columbia claimed the life of 15-year-old resident Katie Chase, with two others transported to the hospital for evaluation. The fire, which was determined to be accidental, was brought under control in about 20 minutes by firefighters. The Red Cross has been requested to assist the home's residents, and investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
A school bus carrying 19 middle school students overturned in Howard County, Maryland, with four students hospitalized, ranging in age from 11 to 14, but reported to be "not in serious condition." The driver, 30, was not injured, and no other vehicles were involved. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with police looking into whether speed was a factor. All other students have been reunited with their families, with some receiving treatment at the scene.
A school bus overturned in Howard County, Maryland, with several kids reportedly injured, although none are believed to be seriously hurt. Emergency crews are on the scene evaluating the students for injuries. The bus was carrying students from Hammond Middle School in Laurel, Maryland, and the details of the crash are still unknown.
A man and two Howard County high school students were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Glenelg. The man, identified as Christopher Zanski, 42, is believed to have shot and killed his two children before taking his own life. The victims, 17-year-old Braden Zanski and 15-year-old Hailey Zanski, were students at Glenelg High School. The school's principal expressed shock and sadness, and announced that counselors would be available to support the staff, students, and families affected by the tragedy.
A man in Glenelg, Howard County, killed his teenage children in an apparent murder-suicide, with no indication of anyone else being involved. The man, Christopher Zanski, shot and killed his children, Braden and Hailey, before taking his own life. The community is shocked by the tragedy, and the school is providing support for students and families impacted by the unexpected loss. The incident has left the neighborhood reeling, and the school is preparing to help students cope with the grief.
Howard County police responded to an apparent domestic double murder-suicide in Glenelg, where Christopher Zanski, 42, shot and killed his children, Braden Zanski, 17, and Hailey Zanski, 15, before taking his own life. The police found the three with gunshot wounds after being called to the location for a welfare check, and there are no indications of anyone else being involved in the incident.
Maryland's School Report Card for 2023 reveals that only one middle school and 10 high schools in the Baltimore area received a five-star rating, indicating that five-star ratings were harder to come by this year. The pandemic-related issue of chronic absenteeism affected school ratings, prompting the Maryland State Department of Education to temporarily change its rating formula. Howard County had the highest proportion of five-star schools, but the number decreased compared to the previous year.
Ten people, including two juveniles and eight adults, were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 29 in Howard County, Maryland. The crash occurred when a vehicle entering Route 29 south lost control and collided with two other vehicles. The driver of the striking vehicle is in critical but stable condition, while the other victims sustained minor or non-life-threatening injuries. Route 29 south was closed for investigation.