Reporter covering Columbia and Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland; Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland; and Bel Air in Harford County. Veteran journalist who has won numerous awards over the years. Bachelor's degrees in journalism and graphic design, along with a master's degree in journalism. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.
An Aberdeen man has been sentenced for the sexual exploitation and abuse of a child in his care. His wife will be sentenced next month.
Officials have issued a heat alert and a Code Orange air quality alert in Howard County. Cooling centers are open now for residents.
Prince George's Police are searching for a man seen in a video they've released that was captured after a fatal shooting in Forestville.
Residents can support students in need of assistance by donating school supplies to the Pack the Patrol Car event Aug. 6-23.
Six Flags America has rolled out a new chaperone policy that took effect last Friday.
A $25K reward has been offered for information the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Bowie man that happened Monday in Greenbelt, police say.
A patient involved in a car crash had his gun and illegal drugs show up on an X-ray at the hospital. He's since been found guilty by a jury.
Drivers should make note of a sidewalk installation project that starts Monday in Ellicott City and requires a lane closure.
An 18-year-old Howard County man has been sentenced for his roles in a robbery, shooting and burglary, a prosecutor said.
The suspects behind a tech support scam targeting computer users are being sought by the Prince George's Police Department.
A Perryville man has been arrested for making arrangements to have sex with a minor he met online. Other victims are asked to come forward.
Two boaters were stranded and one safely swam to shore after the boat they were on capsized early Monday morning, the PGFD reported.
Firefighters quickly put out a backyard shed blaze that broke out Monday around 7 p.m., according to Howard County fire officials.
A 47-year-old man has been sentenced for drug trafficking out of a Laurel hotel, according to the Howard Co. Office of the State's Attorney.
Prince George's has become the first county in the nation to pass sex and labor trafficking legislation designed to help protect people.
Weapons testing will be carried out this week at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Anyone with concerns should call 410-278-4091.
Firefighters with the Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company battled an outbuilding blaze July 28 and kept it contained to the building.
A store employee has been assaulted by a suspected shoplifter, according to Howard County Police. A bottle of tequila was stolen however.
A 77-year-old White Plains woman was killed in a Fort Washington car crash and two others serious injured, police say.
Two people were evaluated on the scene after a fire burned the backside of an Edgewood home, officials said.
