I am still catching up on some stories I missed when I was out of town…and this one shocked me. Howard County Police Department reported the following on social media:

NEWS RELEASE: Police arrest two in recent home invasion robberies

Howard County police have arrested two men in two recent home invasions in which they broke into homes, displayed guns, assaulted residents, and stole items.

Timothy Branch, 24, of Kippis Road in Millersville, and Terrance Pearson, 37, of Bayberry Street in Elkridge, are charged with two counts each of home invasion, armed robbery, burglary, and firearm violations. Both are being held at the Howard County Detention Center without bond.