Crime & Safety
Police: Break-In Suspect Arrested After Falling Asleep on Couch
The following Columbia crime round-up information was supplied by the Howard County police department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Residential Breaking and Entering
Joshua Alexander Knox, 20, of the 7600 block of Greendell Lane in Highland, was arrested on Saturday at 7:32 p.m. after police said he broke into a home on the 9500 block of Moonrider Lane through the rear sliding door and fell asleep on the couch.
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An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly gained entry to a home near the 5200 block of Harpers Farm Road in Hobbit’s Glen by kicking in a door around 11:15 p.m. on Friday. It is currently unknown what was taken, according to police.
Commercial Breaking and Entering
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Skimmer lids and buckets were allegedly tossed over a fence at Hopewell Pool at 9200 Rustling Leaf by an unknown suspect or suspects between 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.
For questions about this blotter, email Columbia Patch editor Andrew Metcalf at andrew.metcalf@patch.com
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