The murder of Edward Mills in 1927 was the subject of Mills Murder Mystery: Part 1 in the Nov. 16 edition of The Town Courier. Montgomery County Chief of Police Alvie A. Moxley arrived at the farm and took charge…
Author: Jack Toomey
The Original Quincy Is Found Just in Time for the Big Game
When Chris Long walked in the front door of Quince Orchard High School for the first time in September 1988, he was excited. Everything was new, the floors sparkled and new equipment filled the classrooms. When he was in middle…
Police Blotter
Theft from construction site, 200 block of Kentlands Boulevard on 10/24/2018. Arrest for selling narcotics, 100 block of Edison Park Drive on 10/26/2018. Recovered stolen property, unit block of Midsummer Court on 10/27/2018. Harassing phone calls, 1400 block of Main…
The Mills Murder Mystery: Part 1
By the turn of the 19th century a great swath of land south of Darnestown Road was a farming district. Huge dairy farms dotted the landscape with just a few little hamlets every few miles. The name that was given…
Police Beat
Northwest Band Students Robbed After Practice While the crime of robbery is not a frequent occurrence in Montgomery County, it happens enough to be a concern to both the police and to citizens. People get robbed on the Metro, in…
Police Blotter
Suspicious Person, 10/8/18. A suspicious person who was allegedly hiding in some bushes at Midtown and Booth Street was reported to the police. Nothing was found. In addition, several people claimed to have seen a similar person or a different…
Meet the Ghosts of Gaithersburg
Know anyone with a crypt in their backyard? Ever encounter an apparition in an old house? What about exploring an area that has Native American healing power? Hear a short lecture about ghosts that may inhabit the area? No? In…
Expanded ‘Move Over’ Law Now in Effect
Maryland’s “Move Over” law was expanded Oct. 1 to include transportation, service and utility vehicles, as well as waste and recycling trucks, with yellow or amber flashing lights or signal devices. These vehicles join the list of protected vehicles under…
MCPS Continues Focus on Safety
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) started the 2018-19 academic year with a focus on safety. Bus and building safety, child abuse, bullying, suicide prevention and environmental safety continue to be important in creating a welcoming learning environment, according to the…
Police Blotter
8.31.18, 100 block of Main Street—assault 8.31.18, unit block of Golden Ash Way—burglary 9.1.18, liquor law violation—300 block of Main Street 9.5.18, 1300 block of Main Mews—theft (illegal use of credit card) 9.6.18, 500 block of Sheila Street—theft 9.10.18, 700…