Join Jack Toomey on May 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at Poolesville Presbyterian Church: Speer Hall to hear about his latest book Crime, Tragedy and Catastrophes in Montgomery County MD 1860-1960. There are 82 stories in his book.
Since 1860, Montgomery County, Maryland has had many unusual crimes and catastrophes. Most have faded from memory, and some remain the subject of conjecture even today.
There was very little law enforcement in the county until the 1920s. Even then it was rare to see a police officer. Much of the investigation was done by professional men in the community. Come out and pique your curiosity.
Jack Toomey has a special interest in the justice system, having spent 26 years with the Montgomery County Police Department—10 as a patrol officer and 16 as a detective. He later wrote a weekly column for the police department’s alumni newsletter, choosing to highlight crimes that occurred 100 to 150 years ago since, he says, “they’re the easiest to write because there was so much coverage.”
Location: Speer Hall,17800 Elgin Rd. (109)