Garrett County law enforcement agencies executed a Search and Seizure Warrant at Sammy’s Vape Shop along Garrett Highway in Oakland on May 1. During the search, Detectives recovered over 150 individual packages of marijuana totaling approximately 1 pound of marijuana. Detectives also seized $1,733.00 in United States Currency. As a result, Detectives arrested and charged Ebrahim Abdullah Ali, 33 years old, Oakland, with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cannabis. Ali is currently being held in the Garrett County Detention Center.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags at state facilities to be flown at half staff on Sunday, May 4, 2025, to honor National Firefighters Memorial Day. National Firefighters Day was first approved by a Joint Resolution of Congress on October 16, 2001, to honor federal, state, and local firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. An average of 80 firefighters courageously make the ultimate sacrifice each year.

On May 2nd, 2025 at approximately 7:50 p.m. officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 300 block of Avirett Avenue for the report of an assault. Upon arrival officers made contact with the victim who advised that they were placed into a headlock by James Richard Hupp Jr. The officers observed injuries consistent with the victim's statement and subsequently placed Hupp under arrest. Hupp was transported to central booking where he is currently waiting for a bond review.   NAME: James Richard Hupp Jr.  AGE: 70 Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Assault 2nd degree

The Allegany County Commissioners pulled back the idea of a property tax increase this week, and will instead use money from the county’s general fund to help balance the budget.  Recent news that the state would be increasing the county’s disparity grant helped drive the decision and that the disparity money could replace the general funds being used this year.

On May 1, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served six Arrest Warrants on David Martin Boyd. The warrants were issued when Boyd failed to appear in court for six different cases. The charges for those cases include, Assaults, Dangerous Weapon Conceal, Disorderly Conduct, and Use Credit Card of Another.  Boyd was seen before a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center, held without bond. Arrested: David Martin Boyd (50) Cumberland, Maryland Charges: Six failure to appear bench warrants

The timing of the Choose Cumberland relocation package hurt some hopefuls in their attempts to move to the area as many applicants lost remote work as an option.  As a result, there are still openings for the package that offers up to $20,000 to relocate to Cumberland.  Ruth Davis-Rogers, who oversees the program for the city, said they have applications for the remaining positions. Those applicants must meet certain employment and financial criteria…   “All applicants – they have to bring their job with them or they have to be in the process of accepting a job here. They can’t…

Changes are coming to freshwater fishing license and trout stamp fees in Maryland. The rising costs of maintaining conservation efforts and angler programs has forces the first rate adjustment in almost 20 years.  The price of freshwater fishing licenses has not changed in 18 years, while trout stamp costs have been steady for 33 years.    A new resident license for freshwater fishing will now be $32 and the trout stamp an additional $20. Other rates apply for non-residents.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Oldtown Road from Winifred Road to White Oaks Avenue will be closed to traffic for an emergency leak repair. Water service will be interrupted on Oldtown Road from Mullen Street to White Oaks Avenue.

On May 1, 2025 at approximately 4:00 PM the Cumberland City Police responded to East Elder Street for an assault. Upon arrival officers spoke to several involved parties. Officers learned there was a mutual assault between four roommates over financial issues. Officers placed Gregory Bailey and Joseph Bailey under arrest without issue. As officers were attempting to arrest John Arlott Sr, he began to flee. John Arlott Jr attempted to aid him in avoiding arrest. After a short pursuit both Arlott Sr and Arlott Jr were placed under arrest. While attempting to place Arlott Jr under arrest Nicole Sorrells began…

During last night’s Allegany County Commissioners meeting, an outline of the FY 2026 budget was presented which included the $0.02 property tax increase.  However, the Commissioners voted against increasing property tax altogether.  Instead, they are prepared to pull the amount from the County’s fund balance.  This would increase the total pulled from the fund to about $2.9 million instead of $1.8 million.  Commissioner Dave Caporale and the other commissioners said they don't want to increase the tax this year… “You know, this is an extraordinary year for us and a lot of moving parts, many things happening, but I, you…