Baltimore

Goats on the Loose in Ellicott City Wrangled by Local Women and Howard County Police

AI Assisted Icon
Published on November 01, 2025
Goats on the Loose in Ellicott City Wrangled by Local Women and Howard County PoliceSource: Howard County Police Department

Last weekend, an unusual duo turned Main Street in Ellicott City into an impromptu petting zoo, as two goats found their way onto the thoroughfare, causing a small commotion among locals. According to CBS News, the goats were spotted after a rendezvous with freedom on Oct. 25th, wandering into the roadway and getting wrangled by two women, who then alerted the authorities.

Howard County Police were on scene as one of the officers, capturing the quirky encounter via bodycam, ended up posing for a snapshot with the goats at the behest of their rescuers. The animals seemed to enjoy the attention as they awaited their owner. "You guys are so bad," the owner said to her wayward pets, as reported by Fox Baltimore, upon arrival to collect them.

The escape artists' adventure concluded with the help of Howard County Police, particularly Corporal Moxley, who assisted in safely escorting the goats home. The department, embracing the lighter side of law enforcement duties, later shared the story on social media, adding a touch of humor to the wandering goats' narrative.