A suspect was arrested last night in connection with two fatal shootings which occurred a few hours apart Thursday evening in Dorchester County. The suspect, Tramelle Lamar Williams, 22, of Cambridge, Maryland is charged with first- and second-degree murder and related charges. He is awaiting an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner. Shortly after 8:45 p.m. last night, officers from the Cambridge Police Department responded to the 700 block of High Street for a report of a burglary in progress. According to a preliminary investigation, at about 10 p.m. on Friday, Cambridge Police located a man, later identified as…

On Friday, December 9, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Michael Whetsell.  The warrant was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for charges against Whetsell at the District Court of Allegany County.  Officers located Whetsell in the 900 block of Gay Street and informed him that he was under arrest for an active warrant.  Whetsell then resisted arrest.  Officers engaged Whetsell and were able to gain control of him.  He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing.  He was taken to Central Booking and later seen by a District…

On Saturday, December 10, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Chelsea Betz.  The warrant was issued as the result of Betz failing to appear in court on May 2, 2022.  She was originally charged with driving on a suspended license.  Betz was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on her personal recognizance pending trial. ARRESTED:  Chelsea Don Betz     AGE:  31              Cumberland, MD  

* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE…Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. * WHEN…From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. * AFFECTED AREAS: GARRETT … EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY Instructions:  Slow down and use caution while traveling. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

An alarming new phase of the opioid crisis appears to be escalating, with more overdoses being reported in parts of the D.C. region tied to counterfeit painkillers that are laced with the extremely dangerous drug fentanyl. According to Prince William County police in Virginia, officers responded to three overdoses involving teenagers in the past week alone. In the first incident, a 17-year-old boy in Manassas died on Saturday. According to police, a 16-year-old boy in Manassas was hospitalized on Monday, and a 15-year-old boy in Woodbridge was hospitalized on Wednesday following an overdose.

The Baltimore Ravens are trying to trademark the term "Charm City" in connection with professional football. WBAL-TV learned their initial application has been rejected. Imagine seeing the phrase "Charm City" on Ravens shirts, hoodies, and other items. It's something the Ravens have been trying to do, but now their efforts are hitting a roadblock. You can see it all over Baltimore. The city has been known as the "Charm City" since the 1970s. In February, the Baltimore Ravens filed an application to trademark the term "Charm City" in relation to professional football on clothing, shoes, and other promotional items. The Ravens…

A few light rain showers are possible overnight Friday into early Saturday morning. Higher elevations in western Maryland will see some brief light snow showers that could turn icy. Counties that may see some icy patches on the road are Garrett and Allegany due south into Hampshire and Mineral.

The Washington Commanders created a “toxic work culture” for more than two decades, “ignoring and downplaying sexual misconduct” by men at the top levels of the organization, according to a report published Thursday by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Commanders owner Dan Snyder was involved in the misconduct, according to the report, which said he inappropriately touched a former employee at a dinner, had staffers produce a video “of sexually suggestive footage of cheerleaders,” and ordered that women who were auditioning to be cheerleaders walk on the field “while he and his friends gawked from his suite…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging those considering a holiday pet purchase to watch for deceitful offers as they choose a companion that best fits their family or situation.   Dogs, cats and other animals appeal to people of all ages, and there is no shortage of pets that need a home, but anyone considering such a gift must proceed with caution.   The advice comes as part of the Attorney General's Holiday Consumer Protection Week.   “Bringing home a pet is exciting as you take on the responsibility of caring for a new animal companion,” Attorney General Morrisey…

Maryland State Police arrested a man on drug charges following a traffic stop Wednesday in Garrett County. The suspect, identified as Bryant Mikael Warren, 30, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is charged with felony drug possession, possession with intent to distribute drugs and related charges. He is being held without bond at the Garrett County Detention Center. At about 4 p.m. on Wednesday, troopers from the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack responded to westbound Interstate 68 at U.S. Route 40 for a report of a speeding and reckless vehicle. According to a preliminary investigation, troopers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic…