Benjamin Sungjin arrested and charged with home invasion after being shot by elderly victim
In another incident, three juveniles arrested and charged with armed robbery
Home invasion
Columbia, 21045: 5000 block of Dry Well Court, Nov. 2, 7:08 p.m.
A known suspect forced entry to the home and assaulted two elderly residents. One of the residents retrieved a handgun and shot the suspect in the leg. The suspect fled and the victims called police, who quickly located the suspect and took him into custody. The victims received significant but non-life-threatening injuries during the assault. No charges are anticipated for the resident.
ARRESTED: Benjamin Sungjin, 42, of Columbia, charged with home invasion and first- and second-degree assault. Suspect is held without bond at the Howard County Detention Center.
Robbery
Elkridge, 21075: 8000 block of Mayfield Avenue, Nov. 1 8:50 p.m.
A juvenile victim reported three juvenile suspects approached him, displayed a weapon and stole his phone and shoes. Officers arrived and located the suspects.
ARRESTED: A juvenile male, 15, of Elkridge, was charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm. A juvenile male, 15, of Columbia and a juvenile male, 16, of Elkridge, were charged with armed robbery.
Columbia, 21045: Nordstrom Rack, 6100 block of Columbia Crossing Circle, Nov. 3 2:22 p.m.
A store employee reported a male suspect exited the store without paying for merchandise. When approached, the suspect implied he had a weapon and fled.
Residential burglary
Woodstock, 21163: 10800 block of Wadsworth Road, Nov. 3 – 4 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the home through a rear window. Nothing was reported stolen.
Ellicott City, 21042: 3000 block of Southview Road, Nov. 3 – 4 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through a window and stole a wallet.
Ellicott City, 21042: 9300 block of Ramsey Drive, Nov. 4
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through an unsecured window and fled in the victim’s 2014 beige Honda Accord, tags MD/ 12386CJ.
Theft from vehicle
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Nov. 1 – 2 overnight, credit cards
Elkridge, 21075: 6800 block of Old Waterloo Road, Nov. 1 – 2 overnight, nothing was reported stolen
6000 block of Rock Glen Drive, Nov. 3 – 4 overnight, firearms
Columbia, 21044: 5300 block of Smooth Meadow Way, Nov. 2, airbag
5200 block of Brook Way, Nov. 2 – 3 overnight, purse
5200 block of West Running Brook Road, Nov. 2 – 3 overnight, airbag
4900 block of Columbia Road, Nov. 2 – 3 overnight, navigation screen
5400 block of Vantage Point Road, Nov. 2 – 3 overnight, tires
10600 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Nov. 4, bag
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043: 8100 block of Randolph Way, Nov. 1 – 2 overnight
2016 black Ford Fusion (recovered)
Elkridge, 21075: 6800 block of Iron Ore, Nov. 1 – 2 overnight
2020 gray Chevy Camaro, tags MD/ 79894CK
Fulton, 20759: 8100 block of Maple Lawn Boulevard, Nov. 1 – 2 overnight
2020 black Hyundai IONIQ, tags MD/ 4GG6710
Jessup, 20794: 7400 block of Assateague Drive, Nov. 2
2007 black Cadillac Escalade
Columbia, 21046: 9400 block of Clocktower Lane, Nov. 2 – 3 overnight
2016 silver Kia Sedona, tags MD/ 7CC6287
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