Victim stabbed during robbery on Columbia Road in DC
Washington, DC – A man was hospitalized early Friday after being stabbed during a robbery in Northwest, according to police. The incident occurred just before … Read more
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Columbia man wins $50K lottery prize after mom urges him to play
A Howard County man walked away with a $50,000 windfall after taking his mother’s advice to try his luck with the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match … Read more
NYC to shut Columbia Street concrete recycling site by year’s end amid community pressure
NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Transportation will shut down its concrete recycling operations at the Columbia Street Waterfront District by August … Read more
Teen nabbed after firing at woman in car in Columbia village center
COLUMBIA, Md. — A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged as an adult in connection with a shooting last month at the Owen Brown … Read more
Retired vet wins second lottery jackpot at Columbia convenience store
COLUMBIA, Md. — A Columbia man has won his second significant prize playing the Maryland Lottery’s Racetrax game, taking home $53,438. The retired military veteran, … Read more
Utica police seek owner of found dog near Varick and Columbia streets
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is trying to locate the owner of a brown and white female mixed-breed dog found earlier today near … Read more
Migrant wanted in Columbia arrested in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian national with an outstanding criminal warrant in his home country was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this … Read more
Serial shoplifter busted again at Columbia Heights Target
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 52-year-old woman is facing over a year behind bars after being convicted Wednesday of felony-enhanced second-degree theft for stealing hundreds of … Read more
Columbia Heights shooter cuffed after man found shot in home
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Saturday night shooting in Columbia Heights that left one person seriously injured, … Read more
Trump announces Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Fox News host Jeanine Pirro will serve as the interim United States Attorney for the District … Read more
Armed robbery suspect busted after brutal Columbia Heights attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery that left victims battered and shaken on a Northwest … Read more
Columbia Heights robbery suspect busted after violent street attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 20-year-old man was taken into custody over the weekend in connection with a violent armed robbery that unfolded in broad daylight … Read more
Man found shot to death inside vehicle in Columbia prompts investigation
COLUMBIA, MD — A deadly shooting in Columbia is under investigation after a man was discovered fatally shot inside a vehicle late Tuesday night on … Read more
Disorderly person sparks false alarm at the Mall in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Md. — A disturbance at the Mall in Columbia caused concern among shoppers Friday afternoon, but police confirmed there was no threat to public … Read more
Columbia Station player wins $100K in Rolling Cash 5 drawing
COLUMBIA STATION, OH — A lucky Ohio Lottery player scored a $100,003 prize in the August 4 Rolling Cash 5 drawing after purchasing a winning … Read more
Columbia Heights robbery suspects caught on surveillance footage
WASHINGTON, DC – Two suspects remain at large after robbing a victim in broad daylight Monday afternoon in Northwest’s Columbia Heights neighborhood. The incident occurred … Read more
Pedestrian killed in collision on Cedar Lane in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Md. — Howard County police are investigating a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Cedar Lane Monday evening. The incident … Read more
Man stabbed multiple times in alley off Columbia Road in Northwest DC dead
WASHINGTON, DC – A 25-year-old man was killed in a stabbing Sunday evening in an alley behind the 1700 block of Columbia Road in Northwest … Read more
Newark police seek suspect in Columbia Street vehicle break-in
NEWARK, N J — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance footage breaking into a vehicle and stealing … Read more
Columbia man sentenced to more than five years after shooting himself in leg with illegal firearm
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Contaurus Dermont Smith, 46, of Columbia, was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in … Read more
Columbia man arrested after joint drug investigation seizes $284k in cocaine
LANCASTER, Pa. — A joint investigation by the Lancaster County Drug Task Force (DTF) and Homeland Security Investigations led to the arrest of a Columbia … Read more
Columbia University Students Protest Veterans Day in Favor of Hamas Support
The tension surrounding Veterans Day at Columbia University has reached new levels as a student activist group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, organizes a protest aimed … Read more
One dead in crash on Northeast Columbia Boulevard
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash involving a sedan and a tractor trailer on Northeast Columbia Boulevard. Portland … Read more
One dead in crash on Northeast Columbia Boulevard
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash involving a sedan and a tractor trailer on Northeast Columbia Boulevard. Portland … Read more
Columbia Player Wins $68,000 Maryland Jackpot
Columbia, MD – A Maryland Lottery player in Columbia purchased a $3 FAST PLAY SLINGO ticket and won a $68,280.71 progressive jackpot on Tuesday. The … Read more
Columbia Police Identify Victim Found Shot Inside Vehicle
Howard County, MD – The Howard County Police Department (HCPD) has identified the man found shot multiple times inside a vehicle in Columbia over the … Read more
Police Say Shooting of Two Juveniles in Columbia Connected to Earlier Murder
COLUMBIA, Md. — Howard County police are investigating a shooting that injured two juveniles on Thursday night in Columbia. Officers responded to the 8800 block … Read more
Rockland DA Meets with Columbia Law Students
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Masters students from Columbia University visited the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on Monday to learn about the role of the … Read more
Columbia Man Sentenced for Manufacturing and Selling Ghost Guns in North Jersey
Morristown, NJ – Joseph Palumbo Jr., 34, of Columbia, NJ, has been sentenced to five years in state prison for the unlawful manufacturing and sale … Read more
Woman Arrested After Assault on Columbia Avenue
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A woman was arrested on Friday afternoon after allegedly assaulting an individual on Columbia Avenue, according to the Cumberland Police Department. Police … Read more
Columbia Exec’s Apartment Attacked by Pro-Hamas Vandals With Paint and Crickets
NEW YORK, NY — Early on Thursday, a group of individuals engaged in an act of vandalism at an apartment building located at the intersection … Read more
Columbia Mall Teen Shooting Victim Identified, No Suspects
COLUMBIA, MD – Howard County police have updated their ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting at Columbia Mall, identifying the victim as 17-year-old Angelo Little … Read more
Non-Fatal Shooting Incident in Columbia Under Investigation
COLUMBIA, MD—Howard County police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Wednesday night in Columbia, which resulted in a non-life-threatening injury to an … Read more
Columbia Resident Wins Trip to Marco Island in Florida
COLUMBIA, MD – Anthony Cassort 2nd, an Army veteran from Columbia, is looking forward to some rest and relaxation with his wife after winning a … Read more
Toddler Shot and Killed in Accidental Gun Discharge in Columbia
COLUMBIA, MD — Howard County Police are conducting an investigation into the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy, resulting from an accidental shooting inside a … Read more
New York City Drops Charges Against Nearly All Columbia University Protesters
Manhattan prosecutors dropped charges against almost all of the protesters arrested for occupying several campus buildings and participating in an encampment at Columbia University on … Read more
Armed Robbery Arrest on Columbia Road
ROXBURY, MA—A Dorchester man was arrested early Wednesday morning after committing an armed robbery on Columbia Road, according to the Roxbury Police Department. Jose Ramirez-Martinez, … Read more
Columbia Man Arrested for DUI
Columbia, PA — Mackenzie Lester Paris, 27, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on May 3 at approximately 12:45 a.m. The incident … Read more
Nearly Half of Columbia and City College Protest Arrestees Unaffiliated with Schools
NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban highlighted new details regarding recent protests at Columbia University and The City … Read more
NYPD Confirms Accidental Discharge by Cop During Columbia University Public Safety Detail
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department has confirmed an accidential gunfire discharge by one of its officers during the public safety … Read more
Alvin Bragg Silent On Whether Pro-Palestinian Protestors Who Occupied Columbia University Will Face Charges
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg did not say Wednesday whether he would prosecute protestors who broke into and occupied Hamilton Hall at Columbia University. Bragg, … Read more
Columbia Urges Professors To Consider Canceling Final Exams, Moves Testing Remote
Columbia University announced Wednesday that professors should consider making exams optional or forfeiting them altogether as the school has been rocked with escalating protests, according … Read more
Ivy League Protester Humiliated in News Interview Gone Wrong
NEW YORK, NY – An anti-Israel protester who sought “humanitarian aid” for those who forcibly occupied a building on the campus of Columbia University appeared … Read more
Professional Agitator Idenfitied at Columbia Protest by New York City Police
Activist Lisa Fithian Dubbed “Professional Agitator” Amid Columbia University Protest NEW YORK, NY— The New York City Police Department confirmed tonight that a well known … Read more
Radical Pro-Hamas Protesters Forcibly Try to Remove Jewish Students at Columbia
New York, NY – An incident at Columbia University has underscored the persistent threat of antisemitism that continues to plague not only academic institutions but … Read more
There Are No Safe Spaces for Jewish Students At Columbia as AOC Supports Pro-Hamas Protesters
Protecting Academic Freedom: Condemning Harassment on University Campuses Recent events at Columbia University highlight a disturbing trend that threatens the very foundation of academic freedom … Read more
Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing
By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday accused Columbia University’s president of failing to protect Jewish students on campus, echoing accusations … Read more
Columbia Nurse Wins $50K in Pick 5 Lottery
COLUMBIA, MD – A Howard County nurse, affectionately known as “Roxie,” has claimed a $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game, marking … Read more
Columbia County Bookkeeper Charged with Attempted Grand Larceny
HILLSDALE, NY – Donald Pierro, a 70-year-old resident of Hillsdale in Columbia County, faces charges of attempted grand larceny among others, following his arrest on … Read more
Teenager Identified as Victim in Columbia Townhouse Fire
COLUMBIA, MD – Police have named 15-year-old Katie Chase as the victim of a fatal fire that occurred last night in Columbia. The Howard County … Read more