By Emily White
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Tragedy struck Ellicott City yesterday when a woman was found fatally stabbed in her apartment. Howard County police have charged Rondale Dickerson, a 34-year-old man from Mappsville, Virginia, with murder and other offenses in the death of 44-year-old Shelaya Broadwater. WBALTV reported that police were called to the scene on the 3100 block of West Springs Drive around 3:06 p.m., where the victim was pronounced dead.
According to FOX Baltimore, there were no signs of forced entry into Broadwater’s apartment, suggesting a different narrative than a random act of violence. Dickerson, who had been recently engaged to Broadwater, now faces charges that include first- and second-degree murder, assault, and home invasion.
Howard County police are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as the investigation proceeds. They have provided contact details, calling on the public to reach out to 410-313-STOP or email HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov with any tips that could aid their inquiry.
