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Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 03:29 PM
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Dispatch, Two Baker 51 for traffic hazard.
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Two bigger five one.
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Traffic obstruction on Baltimore National Pike
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible traffic hazard involving a black van in the eastbound lanes near the intersection of Baltimore National Pike and St. Johns Lane in Ellicott City. The vehicle appeared to be blocking part of the roadway.
Traffic
St Johns Ln & Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042