Man Threatens Teen With Machete: Howard County Police Blotter

Columbia MD

29 January, 2021

5:01 PM

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The following is a roundup of police activity for the previous week in Howard County. Commercial burglaryFulton, 20759: BP Gas, 8100 block of Maple Lawn Boulevard, Jan. 22 3:23 a.m.Unknown suspect(s) entered the gas station store by forcing open the door and stole cash. Residential burglaryEllicott City, 21043: 4500 block of Ilchester Road, Jan. 21 5:30 p.m.Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the vacant residence by breaking a rear glass door. No entry was made. Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-inColumbia, 21044: 5600 block of Freshaire Lane, Jan. 20-21 overnight, catalytic converter5000 block of Columbia Road, Jan. 20-21 overnight, tiresEllicott City, 21043: 3300 block of Coventry Court Drive, Jan. 20-21 overnight, catalytic converterColumbia, 21045: 11900 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Jan. 20-21 overnight, catalytic converter ARREST: Robbery updatePolice have made an arrest in a Nov. 28, 2020, robbery in the 7000 block of Montgomery Road in Elkridge. An adult male victim reported that he was approached by five male suspects with their faces partially covered who assaulted him and stole his sneakers and cell phone before fleeing. The victim also reported that one suspect displayed a handgun. No serious injuries were reported. Through investigation, police identified one suspect and arrested him.ARRESTED: Edwin Espinoza Sanabria, 17, of Whiteacre Road in Columbia, charged as an adult witharmed robbery, robbery, assault, theft, and weapon violations RobberyColumbia, 21044: Owen Brown Road & Sunny Spring, Jan. 20 7:46 p.m.A teenage male victim reported that he was approached by a male suspect who assaulted him, threatened him with a machete, and stole his bicycle. Police responded and arrested the suspect. The victim was transported to the hospital for minor injuries.ARRESTED: Roberto Reyna Jr., 45, of Angleton Court in Burtonsville, charged with armed robbery, assault, and theft Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-inColumbia, 21044: Jericho Road, Ridermark Row, Silver Tree Place, Gaither Hunt Lane, HesperusDrive, Castle Moor Drive, Columbia Road, River Rock Way, Green Mill Way, Jan. 19-20 overnight, 19 vehicles: various items Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-inSykesville, 21784: 12000 block of Livestock Road, Jan. 19, two vehicles: unclear what if anythingwas stolenColumbia, 21045: 7100 block of Winter Rose Path, Jan. 19, various itemsColumbia, 21044: 5400 block of Lynx Lane, Jan. 19, wallet11000 block of Gaither Hunt Lane, Jan. 19-20 overnight, two vehicles: unclear what if anything was stolenLaurel, 20723: 9300 block of Sewall Avenue, Jan. 19-20 overnight, unclear what if anything wasstolen Home invasion/assaultColumbia, 21044: 11300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Jan. 18 8:50 p.m.An adult male victim reported that he answered a knock at the door of his residence and was tased by a male suspect who forced his way into the residence. The suspect then fled through the back door. Nothing was reported stolen. No serious injuries were reported.SUSPECT: black male wearing all black clothing, no further description RobberyEllicott City, 21042: 10000 block of Autumn View Lane, Jan. 15 11:31 a.m.A teenage male victim reported that he was walking in Font Hill Wetlands Park when he was approached by two suspects, one of whom displayed a handgun and demanded his wallet. Thevictim then fled and nothing was reported stolen.SUSPECTS: two unknown race males, one taller with a thin build, the other shorter with a heavybuild, no further descriptionColumbia, 21046: Royal Farms, 9500 block of Snowden River Parkway, Jan. 16 3:53 p.m.A store employee reported that three male suspects with their faces partially covered entered the store, assaulted him, and stole cigarettes before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported. SUSPECTS: three black males in their late 20s-early 30s, one approximately 5'6"-5'10" with a heavy build wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and tan boots; the second approximately 5'10"-6'0" wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants, and the third approximately 6'0" wearing a blue winter coat, black pants, and black shoes Commercial burglarySavage, 20763: Howard Hills Apartments, 8300 block of Perri Drive, Jan. 18Unknown suspect(s) entered a vacant apartment by prying open the door. Nothing was reported stolen. Indecent exposureColumbia, 21044: 4900 block of Columbia Road, Jan. 18 5:50 a.m.A resident reported that a male suspect was standing outside of a window of her home and exposing himself. The suspect then fled on foot.SUSPECT: black male, approximately 23-24 years old with medium-length dreadlocks wearing a gray thermal shirt, jeans, and a red beanie Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-inElkridge, 21075: 6300 block of South Hanover Road, Jan. 14-15, three vehicles: catalytic converters6100 block of Rockburn Branch Park Road, Jan. 17, purseJessup, 20794: 10600 block of Riggs Hill Road, Jan. 15 12-1 p.m., tarpsLaurel, 20723: 9900 block of Washington Boulevard, Jan. 15-16, three vehicles: airbags10600 block of Whiterock Ct, Jan. 17-18 overnight, toolsColumbia, 21044: 4900, 5100, 5400 blocks of Columbia Road, 5300 block of Chase Lion Way, 5300block of Tarkington Place, Jan. 16-17 overnight, 17 vehicles: various items6600 block of Cedar Lane, Jan. 17 3-4:30 p.m., two vehicles: various itemsColumbia, 21046: 7000 block of Minstrel Way, Jan. 17-18 overnight, tools Vehicle theftColumbia, 21045: 8700 block of Cloudleap Court, Jan. 18 5:20 a.m.White Chevrolet G3500, tags VA/UXR7476Elkridge, 21075: 6200 block of Sandrise Court, Jan. 18 6-9 p.m.2013 red Ford Focus, tags MD/3XA6873