Hit & Run at PNC Bank
July 28, 2010
On July 26, 2010 Cpl. Debord of the Thurmont Police Department responded to the PNC Bank located at 16 E. Main St. for a hit and run property damage accident. Upon his arrival, he learned that the striking vehicle had struck a SUV in the parking lot and had fled the area without the operator providing their information. The reporting party advised that the striking vehicle was a green passenger car with MD Tag# CTB346 and was being operated by a female who appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The vehicle was registered to a resident of Meadow Lane in Thurmont. A lookout was broadcast and DFC Kevin Eyler located the striking vehicle unoccupied and parked near Meadow Lane. Cpl. Debord made contact with Mary Merriam of Meadow Lane at her residence and determined that she was the operator of the striking vehicle and placed her under arrest. Upon her arrest and further investigation, Cpl. Debord also determined that Merriam was under the influence of alcohol. Mary D. Merriam, age 52, of Meadow Lane, Thurmont, was taken to Central Booking and charged with: 1) Failure to stop after property damage accident 2) Failure to return and remain at the scene of an accident 3) Driving under the influence of alcohol 4) Driving while impaired by alcohol. At Ms. Merriam’s initial appearance with a District Court Commissioner, she was released on Personal Recognizance.
Media release was prepared by:
Lt. P. Allen Droneburg
Deputy Chief of Police
Thurmont Police Department
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