COLUMBIA, Md. — Howard County police have announced a new initiative aimed at reducing crime in downtown Columbia, with a particular focus on the Columbia Mall.

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. Step in the ...

A permanent, full-time police unit is stationed at the Mall in Columbia. Howard County police and county leadership made the decision after multiple incidents of deadly violence in the area, which ...

The Mall in Columbia requires minors to be accompanied by adult supervisors 21 years or older after 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (Glynis Kazanjian/Staff) Crime trends.

A permanent, full-time police unit is stationed at the Mall in Columbia.Howard County police and county leadership made the decision after multiple incidents of deadly violence in the area, which ...

The Howard County Police Department will add a unit to the Downtown Columbia area along with 24 hour patrols of The Mall in Columbia. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 89°F.

The Mall in Columbia instituted a “Parental Guidance Required” policy in March 2023 after disruptions from large groups of teenagers. Guests who are 17 or younger must be accompanied by an ...

COLUMBIA, Md. — A wave of restaurant closures at the Mall in Columbia has sparked a debate over public safety and business viability. Desmond Reilly, a partner ...

Crime fears regarding the Mall in Columbia have sparked restaurateur Desmond Reilly to close Bennie’s Pizza, The Walrus Oyster & Ale House and Chicken + Whiskey, citing issues with public safety.

Blake McCray, a 15-year-old freshman at Oakland Mills High School, was shot and killed in the crossfire at The Mall in Columbia on Feb. 22, his family told WJZ.