Crime & Safety

Intruder Forces Way Into Apartment, Assaults Resident

A suspect forced his way into a Columbia apartment and assaulted one of the residents there, according to Howard County Police.

COLUMBIA, MD — A man forced his way into an apartment in Columbia and assaulted one of the residents, according to the Howard County Police.

The incident happened Dec. 3 around 6:19 p.m. at an apartment located in the 7000 block of Gentle Shade Road. The two residents living in the apartment targeted by the suspect told police a man forced his way into their apartment then assaulted one of them. Nothing was stolen.

Police found the suspect and arrested him. Charges are pending, the police department stated.

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