On Tuesday trooper's from the McHenry State Police Barracks responded to the First United Bank in Grantsville MD for reported damage to their front door. Upon arrival, Trooper's identified the damage as a bullet hole. The damage was sustained between 5:30 PM Monday 8/27/21 and 8 AM Tuesday 8/28/21. If anyone has any information pertaining to this incident please contact Tfc. Rodeheaver at 301-387-1101.
Police are looking for the man who robbed the Pit-N-Go convenience store on McMullen Highway at gunpoint late Tuesday. Maryland State Police said the incident happened about 9:30 p.m. when the suspect entered the store and pointed the gun at three employees. He allegedly stole two money trays from cash registers and fled on foot on Mulberry Avenue. One employee was taken to UPMC Western Maryland The suspect was described as a Black man with medium build. He was wearing a mask, black top and pants. Troopers were assisted by Allegany County Sheriff's Office deputies and a detective from the…
On September 28th, 2021 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Demond Arthur Scott Sr. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court on September 26th, 2021 stemming from a burglary investigation. Scott was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond. Arrest: Demond Arthur Scott, age 34, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Burglary First Degree, and Two Counts of Conspiracy to Commit Burglary First Degree.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Maryland is the state with the lowest new COVID-19 case rate in the country, but state health officials say they still need to do a lot of work. Booster shots and getting more people vaccinated now head the priority- nine months after vaccines became available. Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dennis Schrader provided a general COVID vaccination update this week and said that while nursing home rates are getting better- not every facility has gotten on board… Another big area of concern are kids. The zero to 19 age group has seen…
Speaking as a private citizen, and not as a member of the Allegany County Board of Education, Tammy Fraley urged the Cumberland City Council to do more to promote mask wearing and vaccinations to help combat COVID. Fraley said she understands those who argue that not wearing a mask or getting vaccinated is a personal choice- however there are limitations to such freedoms when those choices impact the health and safety of the entire community…
Delegate Mike McKay, concerned with what he see occurring at the southern U.S. border, tells WCBC News he would like to see Maryland send some assistance. The U.S. has seen a 500% increase in the number of illegal immigrant crossings with a record-setting 213,534 crossings reported in July alone. Nearly another 209,000 individuals illegally crossed the border in August. Mckay, a Republican who represents a portion of Allegany and Washington counties, says the Biden administrations handling of the immigration problem has been disasterous… Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently made a public plea to augment border security with law enforcement resources from other states….
Having received official support from the city of Cumberland in August- a group of skateboard enthusiasts are now hard at work trying to identify the best location. Attention most recently has centered on JayCee Field on Furnace Street. Advocates say that the availability of such a facility would give local youth access to a constructive, low-cost physical activity while also potentially providing a selling point for more tourists to visit Cumberland. Finding a location that balances all the community’s needs is crucial according to group member Greg Bender. Among the options that had been on the table: Cumberland Street, Canal…
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with Eastern Panhandle residents in October 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: Oct. 6: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Hampshire County…
The Allegany County Health Department will offer booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at clinics on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gymnasium of Allegany College of Maryland. In order to obtain a booster shot, individuals must have received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine between January and March and fit one of the following classifications: Age 65 or older. Age 50–64 with underlying medical conditions. Age 18–49 with underlying medical conditions at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Age 18-64 at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of their…
WBAL reports the man who plead guilty to killing five people in the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis has been sentenced to five counts of life in prison without the possibility of parole, life in prison, 125 years in prison and 220 years in prison, all of them to run consecutively. The sentencing hearing ended after 12 survivors, victims and family members addressed the court with victim impact testimony. Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess said, "He was not sorry, not remorseful. It was the only option he had. He felt he was justified. It was premeditated murder….
