On 6/29/2021 the Cumberland City Police Department were dispatched to the single digit block of King Street for an assault. Upon arrival the officer learned that Allen Jerome O’Brein had assaulted an adult and juvenile then fled the scene. The officer observed injuries to the juvenile consistent with an assault. While interviewing the victims, Mr. O’Brein started walking back towards the scene. The officer advised Mr. O’Brein that he was under arrest and Mr. O’Brein fled on foot. A foot pursuit ensued and Mr. O’Brein was eventually apprehended. Officers learned that prior to the foot pursuit and the assault, Mr….

Missing 14 year old Takota Stephens was located safely on 6/29/2022. The Cumberland City Police Department would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating the juvenile.

Allegany County Emergency Management reports a break fire on Interstate 68 East at mile marker 43. All lanes are closed as units attempt to clear the scene

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced their direct federal funding requests for Maryland community projects under the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for fiscal year 2023. The Senators worked with local community leaders to identify these projects, which will support the modernization of water infrastructure systems, watershed restoration, and growth of tourism through historic preservation, among other initiatives. Here is a list of local projects:     Project Name: Allegany County for Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Applicant: Allegany County Description: The Barton Business Park Wastewater facility has a current capacity of 50,000 gallons per day. By increasing capacity, the system would be…

Allegany County Emergency Services reports a vehicle accident with injuries at West Industrial Blvd and White Oaks  Avenue. The road was closed for a brief time as units worked to clear the scene. The road is now reopened. 

More legal trouble for Governor Larry Hogan’s former chief of staff.  A  new indictment adds a charge of falsifying documents and another wire fraud charge against Roy McGrath, related to a more than $233,000 severance payment he received from Maryland Environmental Service after he became the governor's chief of staff in June of 2020. WBAL reports prosecutors say McGrath created a document that showed Gov. Hogan approved his severance payment, something Hogan denied. McGrath resigned as Hogan's chief of staff after less than three months on the job. He already faces charges of theft, wire fraud wire taping and filing false documents. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added two more monkeypox cases to the state's total, bringing the number of infections to five.  WBAL reports the State Health Department says all of the cases were reported in the National Capital and Baltimore Metro regions. According to ABC, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday on a call with reporters that it will be sending out 296,000 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine for prevention of the disease for people who have been exposed.

Sheetz, a local convenience store chain, has reduced gasoline prices at its locations through the Fourth of July weekend. WBAL reports the chain said prices for its unleaded fuel would be $3.99 a gallon. The E85 blend, that can only be used by certain Flexible Fuel Vehicles will go for $3.49 per gallon. Sheetz said the prices will be in effect until July 5. The company has more than 500 stores across the Mid-Atlantic states and about 30 stores around western Maryland. The average in Maryland today for a gallon of regular gas is $4.84, nearly a $1 more than…

The Cumberland Police served an Arrest Warrant on Michelle Lynne Morris, age 57, of Cumberland, MD.  The Warrant charged Morris with Violation of Probation.  She was taken to Central Booking for his initial appearance with the District Court Commissioner and was held on a $500 bond. Arrested:  Michelle Lynee Morris  Age: 57 Cumberland, MD Charges:  Violation of Probation   The Cumberland Police served a Arrest Warrant on Jason Myles Roager, age 27 of Cumberland, MD.  The Warrant charged Roager with Violation of Probation for original drug charges.  He was taken to Central Booking for his initial appearance with the District…

With the start of the a fiscal year set to begin Friday, Allegany County will enter FY 22/23  generally holding the line on property taxes, as well as implementing the first income tax cut in nearly a quarter of a century. An increase in tax assessments in portions of Allegany County netted an additional $1.5 million for the county’s coffers. Although the commissioners agreed not to increase tax rates this year, some county residents will end up paying more in taxes as a result of the state assessment increase. While some of those citizens experiencing the assessment related hike have…