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Thurmont Police Arrest Woman for Possession of Drugs

Thurmont Police Arrest Woman for Possession of Drugs

THURMONT, Md. (KR) The Thurmont Police Department arrested a woman for drugs after she was pulled over for speeding on Saturday. Officers say around 10:45 p.m., they tried to stop 36-year old, Jessica Poff who was driving above the speed limit for 2 miles on route 806 and route 15 in Thurmont, before she finally…

Police Investigating Weis Pharmacy Robbery in Thurmont

Police Investigating Weis Pharmacy Robbery in Thurmont

THURMONT, Md. (KR)  Thurmont Police are investigating a robbery that happened at the Weis Market on Thurmont Boulevard. Officers say, on Monday just before 6:30 PM, three men entered the grocery store, jumped over the pharmacy counter and stole bottles of Promethazine and Codeine before fleeing. No one was injured during the robbery. Detectives say…

Autonomous Vehicle Legislation  Heard in Annapolis

Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Heard in Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (KR)  On Tuesday,  lawmakers heard testimony on a bill to set up regulations to allow the testing of driver-less cars on Maryland state highways. The legislation will be evaluating the inspection, registration and safety of allowing autonomous vehicles to operate on roadways. Ragina Cooper-Avarella, with AAA Mid-Atlantic, says Maryland is working to be…