Stolen Equipment Theif Apprehended
December 30, 2010
Media Release
December 30, 2010
On October 22, 2010 the owner of Global Force Auction, 122 Park Lane, Thurmont, reported six (6) pieces of equipment; attachments to excavation equipment, to have been stolen. The combined value of these equipment attachments was valued at $9,550. Later this same day, October 22, 2010, the owner located his stolen equipment at an auction yard in York Springs, Pennsylvania. Officer Jerry Morales conducted an investigation and discovered that Charles Randolph Ruby Jr., age 36, of Rocky Ridge, was responsible for stealing the equipment and transporting it to the auction yard in York Springs. On December 29, 2010 Officer Morales served a Criminal Summons on Mr. Ruby charging him with one count of Theft: $1,000 to under $10,000.
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Media release was prepared by:
Lt. P. Allen Droneburg
Deputy Chief of Police
Thurmont Police Department
Commissoners Update Snow & Ice Policy 12.20.10
December 22, 2010
Code Time by Code Enrocement Officer Kenny Oland
Changes in Snow Removal Code.
On Monday, December 20th, the Board of Commissioners approved a change to Chapter 84 - Property Maintenance, Article VI, Sidewalk Maintenance, Snow and Ice Removal.
The changes made are to the amount of time residents have to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice after snow and/or ice have stopped falling. Residents are required to clear their sidewalks to a width of 3 feet or the width of the sidewalk, which ever is less, within 24 hours, or 36 hours when accumulation exceeds 8 inches for a single event.
When the sidewalks have become covered with ice or frozen snow and the likelihood of damage to the sidewalk would result in an attempt to remove the ice or frozen snow, residents are required to, within 24 hours; place enough snow/ice melt or an abrasive compound to make travel on the sidewalk reasonably safe. Once the weather permits, residents are to thoroughly clear their sidewalk.
The reason for the change, the Board of Commissioners felt this would allow our residents who work out-of-town more time to clear their sidewalks without facing a fine.
Once again this year the Town will be enforcing this Code through Town. Residents who fail to clear their sidewalks will be issued a $50 civil citation. If they have not cleared their sidewalks of snow or ice within 48 hours the Town may clear the sidewalks at the owner’s expense.
Residents are reminded that blowing, throwing, plowing, or placing snow or ice from their sidewalks or driveways into the traveled portion of the street, where vehicles travel, is a violation and subject to a civil citation and fine of $50.
Now that winter is here with the forecast of snow, residents are asked to clear snow from fire hydrants and those large green electrical boxes on or near their property. This will make locating fire hydrants and electrical boxes easier to locate by the fire department and the Town electrical department if the power goes out in your neighborhood.
For our residents who live at the intersections of streets, you are asked to shovel a path so people can walk from corner to corner without climbing over piles of snow.
The best way to deal with the coming snow is to be prepared. The Town of Thurmont has their trucks and snow plows ready, the men are ready, our snow plans are prepared. Are you?
Arrest Made on Stolen Property
December 17, 2010
Media Release
December 17, 2010
On December 14, 2010, Greg Francis Driscoll, age 29, of Mantle Ct. Thurmont, was charged with one count of Theft: $10,000 to Under $100,000. An investigation conducted by Officer Jerry Morales revealed that Mr. Driscoll had stolen numerous items of jewelry and power tools from #1 Mantle Court and sold or pawned the items. The theft of these items occurred from May 26, 2010 through September 29, 2010. The total amount of the theft is estimated at $13,693. Mr. Driscoll was served with the charges at the Frederick County Adult Detention where he is currently being held on unrelated charges.
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Media release was prepared by:
Gregory L. Eyler
Chief of Police
Thurmont Police Department
Alert to Businesses: Robberies
November 24, 2010
Businesses may want to take extra safety precautions on a daily basis with the recent robberies. Within the last two weeks the Mt. Gate had an attempted robbery, Cozy Inn was robbed and the newest robbery Direct - To - U gas station.
Arrest Second Degree Assault
November 24, 2010
Media Release
November 22, 2010
On Friday November 19, 2010 at approximately 10:40 pm Thurmont Police Officers responded to the area 16 North Church St. for a disorderly subject. Upon their arrival, they made contact with a David T. Barnes Jr., age 32, of Motter Avenue, Frederick. Mr. Barnes had been visiting a resident of Thurmont when he became intoxicated and disorderly and was asked to leave. When he refused, the police were called. Mr. Barnes became disorderly in the presence of the officers and refused to leave the area. When placed under arrest, Mr. Barnes resisted arrest and struck OFC Fitzgerald and Officer Stackhouse while being handcuffed and searched. Mr. Barnes was arrested by Officer Stackhouse and charged with: Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey Lawful Order, Resisting Arrest, 2 cts of Second Degree Assault, and Obstructing and Hindering a Police Officer. After receiving a Bond Hearing, Mr. Barnes was held on a $6,500 Bond.
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Media release was prepared by:
Lt. P. Allen Droneburg
Deputy Chief of Police
Thurmont Police Department
Welfare Check leads to Drug Arrest
November 12, 2010
Media Release
November 12, 2010
Welfare Check leads to Drug Arrest
On November 11, 2010 at approximately 2213 hrs., Thurmont Police Officers checked the welfare of a subject who was slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle while parked at the gas pumps of the Sheetz Store in Thurmont. Upon contacting the individual, who was later identified as: Eric J. Marshall, age 32, of Myersville Maryland, Mr. Marshall advised the officers that there were outstanding warrants for his arrest. The officers detained Mr. Marshall and verified that there were numerous outstanding warrants for his arrest through: Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick City Police, and Montgomery County Police Department. Upon Mr. Marshall’s exit from his vehicle, the officers observed a syringe containing a liquid. Further search of the vehicle and a search of Mr. Marshall yielded numerous items of CDS paraphernalia, with several items containing CDS residue. Due to his poor health condition at the time of his arrest, Mr. Marshall was transported to Frederick Memorial Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Upon his release from FMH, Mr. Marshall was transported to Central Booking where he was served the warrants and the following charges:
Possession of CDS (Marijuana), Possession of CDS (Crack/Cocaine), Possession of CDS (Oxycontin), 3 counts of Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. The arresting officers were: Sgt. Mcloughlin, OFC Fitzgerald, and Officer Stackhouse.
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Media release was prepared by:
Lt. P. Allen Droneburg
Deputy Chief of Police
Thurmont Police Department
Thurmont Police Roll Out New High Tech Program for Missing Children
November 5, 2010
Thurmont, MD-Thurmont Police Chief Gregory L. Eyler has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing alert program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children, missing elderly (often with Alzheimer’s), college students, and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled.
Upon receipt of a missing person call, Thurmont Police will now make their first phone call to a toll free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This call, answered 24/7, 365 by a technician at A Child is Missing, initiates a rapid process of information gathering and sophisticated mapping systems which expedites thousands of phone calls within minutes with a customized recorded message detailing the missing persons description and last known whereabouts. The message will also include a Thurmont Police Department phone number to be called by anyone who has information regarding the location of the missing person.
Phone numbers that are called by this program include listed numbers and mobile numbers available to ACIM in the selected area. Mobile numbers, unlisted numbers, broadband/voice-over IP numbers, or TDD/TTY devices can be added to ensure they, too, are called in the event of an alert. To enter your cell phone, unlisted, broadband/voice-over IP or TDD/TTY device number visit www.achildismissing.org and click on “add your name” to enter your name, number, and address. This information will only be used for emergency message alerts.
A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children, missing elderly (often suffering from Alzheimer’s), college students, and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled. A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1,000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing. To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 790 safe assisted recoveries.
To register your unpublished home or cell phone number, visit www.achildismissing.org.
Frederick County All Republican Board
November 3, 2010
Frederick County All Republican Board!
Congratulations to all!
Democrat votes:
New officer sworn in for Thurmont
November 2, 2010
New officer sworn in for Thurmont
Officer Joshua Stackhouse was hired in July 2010. He has now completed all required training to be a certified police officer in Maryland and was sworn in Monday evening 11/1/2010 by Mayor Burns. Officer Stackhouse was raised in York County Pennsylvania and previously attended a police academy in Harrisburg. He was the youngest person in this academy and received the “Most Inspirational Award” at graduation. At age 21 he started his law enforcement career with Franklin County Pennsylvania and was so employed prior to transferring to the Thurmont Police Department.
Residential Attempted Burglaries
October 26, 2010
October 26, 2010
On Monday October 25, 2010, the Thurmont Police Department received two (2) reports of Residential Burglary and six (6) reports of ATTEMPTED Burglary. The two homes that were burglarized had a purse stolen from each. The six homes in which a burglary was attempted had their screens cut but no entry was made and nothing was reported stolen. Residential communities in the south eastern part of town was targeted. The Thurmont Police Department is seeking information leading to the identity of suspect(s) in these crimes. Anyone with any information should contact the Thurmont Police Department at 301-271-0905.
Media release was prepared by:
Lt. P. Allen Droneburg
Deputy Chief of Police
Thurmont Police Department
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