On Friday, September 19th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Bryan Alan Phillips, 31, of Cumberland MD. The summons was in reference to an incident that occurred on September 13th, 2025 where it was alleged that Phillips assaulted a minor child, resulting in injury to the child. As a result of the investigation, an application for charges was filed with the District Court and a Criminal Summons issued. On this date, Phillips was served the summons and released, pending trial in District Court. ARRESTED -  Bryan Alan Phillips, 31yo. CHARGES -  Child Abuse 2nd Degree-Cust., Assault…

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, following student dismissal, Braddock Middle School received a report of an alleged threat made by one student toward other students and the school. Braddock Administration and law enforcement officials immediately initiated an investigation, which remains ongoing to determine the validity of the threat.   As a precaution, additional police presence was on site this morning to ensure student safety. The school remains safe, and the regular instructional routine is in place as we continue to follow up with the parents and students involved. Student safety is our top priority, and we will continue to update the school…

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Patricia Coffey.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing charges against Coffey at the District Court of Allegany County.  Coffey signed for her copy of the summons and she was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Patricia Ann Coffey             AGE: 74             Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Peace Order: Fail to Comply

After first agreeing with the rest of the Maryland federal delegation that FEMA needs to fund flood recovery efforts in Georges Creek, Congressman Andy Harris is now saying that the state should pick up the tab.  Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss said he’s disappointed in Harris changing his mind since he represents rural areas of the state…     “That as a representative of also a rural area that he would have understood that if this happened on the Eastern Shore, and the people that he represents – that part of the state, if you take away that type of funding,…

A public memorial service for conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk will held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona this Sunday.  WCBC will be carrying the service on a tape-delay basis immediately following the Washington Commanders football game.  Expected speakers at the service include Kirk’s wife Erika, President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.  

This year’s AAA analysis of owning and operating a new vehicle shows a downward trend this year. Owning a new car this year costs $965 per month or around $11,600 annually, a decline of $720 dollars from 2024. AAA says factors contributing to the decline include depreciation, lower finance charges, reduced fuel prices, and a shift toward more affordable vehicle options.

On Thursday, September 18, 2025 at approximately 6:23 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a facility on Willowbrook Rd. for a disturbance.  Police contacted the staff who reported that Eric Marmaduke was refusing to leave the property.  Marmaduke created a disturbance and refused to listen to officers' orders to leave the property. He was placed under arrest and later seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing.  At the conclusion, he was held at the Allegany County Detention Center on a temporary commitment-recalcitrant. ARRESTED:  Eric Roger Marmaduke        AGE:  56       …