Thurmont Police Department

08/27/2026

UPDATE: Ms. Knott has been found safe.

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🚨Critical Missing Person- Please Share🚨

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 83-year-old Patricia Knott. She was last seen at her home on Old Kiln Rd. in Emmitsburg at approximately 7:30 this morning. We believe she left on foot.

Her clothing description is unknown, though she may be wearing jeans and wears glasses.

Ms. Knott suffers from Schizophrenia and dementia and may be confused or disoriented.

If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call 9-1-1 immediately or contact the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office at 301-600-1046.

08/27/2026

*** WE HAVE A FEW 275TH SHIRTS LEFT AT THE TOWN OFFICE TO PURCHASE *** THEY ARE $20.00 EACH AND SIZES LEFT ARE MED, LG, XL ONLY. STOP BY THE TOWN OFFICE IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN THEM. THANK YOU!

08/17/2026

🚧 Roadway Work Continues in Thurmont:

Roadway milling and paving will continue later this week on Thurmont Boulevard. All businesses within this area will remain open and accessible. Please use caution while driving in this area. Thank you.

08/17/2026

The Thurmont Police Department would like to express our sincere appreciation to the National Police Dog Foundation for their generous support of our K9 Unit.

In mid-July, K9 Majo suffered a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in his left knee, an injury that required surgery to repair and stabilize the joint and give him the best opportunity to safely return to duty.

Through its Veterinary Assistance Program, the National Police Dog Foundation funded the entire $5,631.26 cost of Majo’s surgery.

As a smaller law enforcement agency, unexpected expenses of this size can be difficult to plan and budget for. Assistance programs like this provide an invaluable resource, allowing agencies like ours to ensure our K9 partners receive the specialized veterinary care they need without the unexpected expense placing a significant strain on department resources.

Majo underwent left stifle arthroscopy and TPLO stabilization surgery during the first week of August and is recovering well. His recovery remains on track, and we look forward to having him back on duty in the coming months.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. John Waterhouse, BVSc, CCRP, the Veterinary Medical Grant Committee, and the National Police Dog Foundation for making this assistance possible. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to supporting law enforcement K9s and the agencies that rely on them.

If you would like to support the National Police Dog Foundation and help them continue providing assistance to K9 teams across the country, donations can be made here:

https://www.nationalpolicedogfoundation.org/donations

Thank you to the National Police Dog Foundation for being there when K9 Majo needed it most. 💙🐾

08/10/2026

If you joined us for National Night Out, we'd love to hear from you!

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08/07/2026

Thurmont 275th Anniversary Shirts Available For Purchase!

Missed your chance to grab a Thurmont 275th Anniversary shirt? There are a limited number of short-sleeve shirts available for purchase at the Thurmont Town Office!

Mostly adult sizes, with a few youth sizes available.

$20 each
Cash or credit card accepted
Available at the Thurmont Town Office (615 E Main St)

Shirts are available while supplies last, so stop by and grab yours before they’re gone!

Celebrate 275 years of Thurmont with a little piece of the anniversary!

08/07/2026

**Approved Soliciting Permit- Country Plumbing LLC**

We want to let our community know that Country Plumbing LLC has obtained an official soliciting permit from the Town of Thurmont and the Thurmont Police Department for Friday, August 7th until 5:00pm. This means they are authorized to go door-to-door within our community.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping maintain a safe and respectful environment during these permitted activities. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us.

05/08/2026

“The EPA defines an illicit discharge as ‘any discharge to an MS4 (Stormwater System) that is not composed entirely of stormwater. The Town encourages residents to report any illicit discharges or water quality complaints to Town staff. Some examples of reportable activities include: