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CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Teen changed with manslaughter in deadly head-on collision in Howard County
A teen accused of stealing a car and causing a deadly four-way crash in Howard County last week is facing charges, according to Howard County Police. On Friday, May 9. a stolen 2017 Hyundai was driving east on Guilford Avenue in Jessup when it crossed the double yellow lines on Guilford Road in Jessup. Video obtained by WJZ shows the Hyundai attempting to speed past a 2021 Tesla Model Y preparing to make a left turn onto Twelve Sons Court. The Hyundai sideswiped the Tesla, and a 2010 Honda Fit before crashing head-on with a 2021 Honda Civic. After the accident, four teens hopped out of the Hyundai and fled the scene. One of the juveniles, who was injured in the collision and taken to a hospital, is now charged with auto manslaughter and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. He has been released from the hospital and is now in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Services. Family and friends cope with devastating loss 69-year-old Bonnie Fuller Griffith of Columbia was taken to the hospital after the crash but was pronounced dead. As friends and family of Griffith mourn her loss, police continue to search for the three teens who fled the scene. Griffith was originally from Miami but was living in Columbia. She is remembered as a dedicated dance mom and arts patron, with an "infectious smile, a giving spirit, and a zeal for life."
CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
Woman, 69, dies after head-on collision with stolen vehicle in Jessup
A woman was killed after juveniles driving a stolen vehicle caused a four-vehicle crash in Jessup Friday afternoon. According to the Howard County Police Department, at 3:06 p.m., a stolen 2017 Hyundai Sonata was driving east on Guilford Ave when it crossed the double yellow lines to speed past a 2021 Tesla Model Y preparing to make a left turn onto Twelve Sons Court. The Sonata sideswiped the Tesla and a 2010 Honda Fit before crashing head-on with a 2021 Honda Civic. Four juveniles then hopped out of the Sonata and fled the scene. However, one of the juveniles was injured in the collision and taken to a hospital. According to police, his most recent condition as of Saturday was listed as serious but stable. The driver of the Honda Civic, 69-year-old Bonnie Fuller Griffith of Columbia, was also transported to a hospital after the crash but was pronounced dead by medical staff. Police say no one else was injured in the crash. An investigation is underway as the three other juveniles are outstanding, police said. Charges have not yet been filed. Juvenile crime in Howard County This comes as juvenile crime has been a cause for concern for Howard County residents. On February 22, a shooting conducted by an 18-year-old near the Mall in Columbia killed 16-year-old Michael Robertson and left a 15-year-old injured. Just months prior, another teen, 17-year-old Angelo Little, was shot and killed inside the same mall near the food court. According to data from the Howard County Police, homicides have been going up. In 2023, there were five homicides in the county, and in 2024, there were nine.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman dies, teen hurt after stolen car collides with three vehicles in Jessup
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. () — A woman died and one teen was hospitalized after a stolen car crashed into three other vehicles in Jessup on Friday afternoon, according to the Howard County Police Departmnet. Police said, minutes after 3 p.m. on May 9, a 2017 Hyundai Sonata was traveling east on Guilford Road when it crossed a double yellow line while trying to pass a Tesla. Four hospitalized after multi-car crash in Montgomery County As a result, the Hyundai sideswiped the Tesla, which was trying to make a left turn onto Twelve Sons Court. After swiping the Tesla, police said the Hyundai sideswiped a Honda Fit before colliding head-on with a Honda Civic. Following the crash, four teen boys got out of the Hyundai, with three of them running from the scene. Police say the other teen in the car sustained serious injuries and was transported to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for treatment. Police say the car was marked as stolen, and the other three boys are currently being sought. According to police, the woman driving the Honda Civic was transported to Howard County General Hospital, where she later died. No one else was hurt in the crash. Police say the investigation remains ongoing and charges are yet to be filed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed in Howard County crash involving car stolen by juveniles, police say
May 10—Police say a crash involving a car stolen by four juveniles Friday afternoon in Howard County left one woman dead. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally Published:May 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM EDT
CBS News
15-04-2025
- CBS News
Howard County police moving into The Mall in Columbia to increase patrols in the area
Howard County Police is putting a permanent unit in The Mall in Columbia, part of an effort to increase police enforcement in the downtown Columbia area. This effort started in response to an uptick in violence earlier this year, which included a deadly double shooting near the mall in February. People WJZ talked to on Tuesday were supportive of the police's plans. When 16-year-old Michael Robertson and 15-year-old Blake McCray were shot at a bus stop near the mall on Feb. 22, Maura McMullen was nearby at the Merriweather District. It affected her. "When we found out what it was, it did give you a real feeling of concern for your safety," McMullen said. "[Even when] just walking back to your car." Robertson died that night, while McCray died after spending some time in the hospital. Emmetson Zeah, 18, was arrested and charged with their deaths. This was one of the high-profile cases that prompted police to take more action. After beefing up patrols around the mall as part of the Crime Reduction Plan, the next step is to put a permanent, full-time unit in the mall. The officers will be from the police's Community Outreach and Pathways Section (COPS). Aside from the mall, they'll also be keeping a close eye on the Merriweather District and the Columbia Lakefront. An additional patrol that will be at the mall 24/7 is also on the way. Police report that since increasing enforcement, there have been no reports of shootings or other gun crimes in the downtown Columbia area. Patsy Fratanduono said this is a step in the right direction, seeing the effects that enforcement and policy changes can have. "Since [the mall] changed its policy to have a curfew for kids, I feel like the mall's safer. I believe that more police presence might make more sense for safety," Fratanduono said. Since moving to Columbia a year and a half ago, Dante Young likes to relax at the lakefront when he can. He's supportive of increased enforcement, but he hopes it doesn't go overboard. "Safety is everything, but as long as it's not in your face...I think it's a good thing. I really do," Young said. Police also report that since increasing enforcement, officers have been able to address other crimes more immediately in and around the mall, including making trespassing and theft arrests. "The increased police presence has also enabled officers to address nuisance and quality of life issues, such as disorderly conduct, parking violations, and noise complaints," a news release said. Police have bolstered their partnership with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, or DJS, improving on information sharing, especially with monitoring repeat offenders.
