On August 27th, 2022 at approximately 6:00 pm officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 200 block of Paca Street for a reported assault. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with the victim who advised that Charles Robert Bauman II had assaulted them. The victim advised officers that Bauman had grabbed them by the arms, threw them to the ground, and strangled them. Officers observed evidence of the assault and placed Bauman under arrest. While officers placed Bauman under arrest he began yelling and creating a disturbance. Bauman was then taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was…

The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is seeking nominations for Our Legacy, Our Future Preservation Awards. Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 15, 2022. Individuals, organizations, resources and historic districts are all eligible for consideration. The awards will be presented at a reception at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at 2 p.m. Nominations will need a one-page summary of the reasons for the nomination and up to five supporting documents.  This awards program honors the exemplary work of dedicated people who keep the state moving forward as they help to preserve and protect its…

On August 26th, 2022 at approximately 2:00 pm officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 300 block of Davidson Street for a reported breaking and entering. Upon officer’s arrival they located an unsecured door, the property to be posted as no trespassing, and continued to check the residence. Officers then located Aaron Scott Long, and Chandler Long to be at the rear of the residence. The officers continued their investigation and learned that Chandler had been inside the residence. Aaron was released on a Criminal Citation for Trespassing and Chandler was placed under arrest for breaking and entering….

On August 27th, 2022 at approximately 1:30 am officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Pershing Street and Mechanic Street for a reported fight in progress. Officers arrived on scene and observed a large crowd of people. In this large crowd officers observed Amia Denise Blowe and Iyana Tanae Smith to be engaged in a fight in the street. As officers placed Smith and Blowe under arrest they observed a second fight occurring involving Jaylyn Butler, and another male. Officers attempted to place Butler under arrest, but he actively resisted arrest. Officers were able to place…

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in September to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “Residents can easily get questions answered, learn what is going on in their area and how to keep personal information safe and secure.” Richard Dennis, a consumer outreach and compliance specialist with the office, will host the events as scheduled below:  Sept. 7: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Hardy…

A review of current data on Friday showed Maryland's total number of monkeypox cases has tripled. WBAL reports three weeks ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a little more than 150 cases statewide. Now Maryland has reported 461 total cases, according to a new data dashboard. Earlier this month, the Baltimore City Health Department administered 60 proactive doses and had to hit the pause button on new appointments. BCHP confirms with WBAL NewsRadio that they do have doses on reserve for anyone who has come into contact with a confirmed case. And they're currently working on a plan to…

Marylanders paying off their student loans still have time to apply for debt relief to help lessen the amount they still owe. The deadline for the state’s Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Program for Tax Year 2022 is Sept. 15. “Going to college may seem out of reach for many Marylanders given the huge expense, but tax credits like these help make it possible. I urge everyone to apply now before time runs out,” Comptroller Peter Franchot said. “Any way to bring down the cost of higher education is a big benefit.” The program works by providing an income…

A Westernport man was arrested this week on drug charges after the Allegany County Sheriff's Office response team raided his residence.  Marc Christopher Coleman II was arrested at an unspecified location following the court-ordered police operation that reportedly led to discovery of suspected fentanyl and drug paraphernalia inside his residence in the 400 block of Poplar Street. Following the arrest after execution of a search and seizure warrant, Coleman was ordered released on his personal recognizance by a district court commissioner, pending trial in district court. The charges included two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not marijuana),…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in September to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.   “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “Residents can easily get questions answered, learn what is going on in their area and how to keep personal information safe and secure.”   Richard Dennis, a consumer outreach and compliance specialist with the office, will host the events as scheduled below:  Sept. 7: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Hardy…