On 04.10.2021 at approximately 4:00 PM Deputies of The Allegany County Sheriff's Office as well as Troopers of The Maryland State Police responded to the parking lot at the LaVale Walmart for a reported assault in progress.  Several callers reported a male assaulting a person in a vehicle and tackling them in the parking lot. The suspect reportedly attempted to leave in a vehicle prior to being located by MSP at Walmart.    The investigation revealed that the suspect and victim had gotten into an argument which led to the suspect striking and attempting to strangle the victim. The victim was checked by EMS at the…

On Saturday, April 10th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department and the Cumberland Fire Department responded to Henderson Avenue in the area of Polk Street for a vehicle accident with reported injuries. When units arrived, it was learned that a single vehicle had impacted a telephone pole. The Cumberland Fire Department transported two patients to UPMC for non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation and charges are pending.

On Saturday, April 10th, 2021 Millicent Marie Dockery, age; 56 of Baltimore, Maryland was issued a citation for possession of marihuana under 10 grams. He was cited after an officer stopped a vehicle that Dockery was a passenger in on E. Industrial Blvd for a traffic violation and he told the officer that he was in possession of the marihuana. On Saturday, April 10th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summon on Cecil Leonard Porter for trespassing. The summon was issued in reference to a complaint that Porter had been found trespassing on Post Office property. He signed…

House Minority Leader Nic Kipke and House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga released the following statement regarding the General Assembly's override of bills vetoed by Governor Hogan. The General Assembly overrode the vetoes on: SB 71 – Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 – Body-Worn Cameras – Employee Programs, and Use of Force SB 178 – Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 – Search Warrants and Inspection of Records Relating to Police Misconduct HB 670 – Police Reform and Accountability Act of 2021 SB 494 - Juveniles Convicted as Adults – Sentencing – Limitations and Reduction (Juvenile Restoration Act) "Today, the General…

On Friday evening, Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford and General Birckhead visited a vaccination clinic held at Bilingual Christian Church in Baltimore City. Roughly 120 people received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine. PROGRESS IN MINORITY POPULATIONS. According to a national analysis by Bloomberg, Maryland ranks 4th among states for vaccinating the state's share of the Black population; 8th among states for vaccinating the state's share of the Asian population; and 13th among states for vaccinating the state's share of the Hispanic population. PROGRESS IN TARGETED ZIP CODES.  The hard-hit zip codes where the VETF is partnering with community leaders to hold…

Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today announced the first Maryland State Park Week at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area in Baltimore County. Lt. Governor Rutherford presented a proclamation from Governor Larry Hogan declaring April 10 to 16 Maryland State Park Week and recognizing the important role that state parks and recreational areas play in the lives of Marylanders. “The forests, parks, and wildlife management areas in Maryland offer us ample opportunities to appreciate natural beauty, enjoy new adventures, and make lasting memories,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford. “As we continue the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, we should continue to explore the hidden gems…

On Friday, April 9th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on John Adam Snyder charging him with violating a protective order, trespassing, burglary, malicious destruction of property, and disturbing the peace. The warrant was issued by District Court in reference to an incident that took place back on March 11th, 2021 when officers responded to a Columbia Street residence for the report that Snyder had broken into the complainant’s residence and destroyed property. At the time of the incident, there was an active protective order filed by the complainant that prohibited Snyder from contacting the complainant or…

On Friday, Cumberland Police responded to an Arch Street residence for the report of a male that had forced open a door and entered the residence. When officers arrived, they observed damage to the front door and a witness advised that male was still inside. Officers entered the residence and located Michael Louis Fisher hiding upstairs. He was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property, burglary, and trespassing. Fisher also had an active arrest warrant for failing to appear for trial back on March 25th, 2021 at District Court on an assault charge. He was taken before the District…

On Friday, Cumberland Police responded to a Union Street establishment for the report of an intoxicated male refusing to leave the business. When officers arrived, they made contact with the male who was still on the property. Dana Allen Scronce was arrested and charged with disorderly intoxication and trespassing. He was issued criminal citations and released pending trial at District Court.   Dana Allen Scronce, age; 57, Cumberland, Maryland.

On Friday, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on James Francis Urick charging him with assault. The summons was issued by District Court in reference to a complaint filed at the District Court Commissioner’s office that alleged that Urick assaulted the complainant back on April 1st, at a Paca Street apartment building.   James Francis Urick, age; 71, Cumberland, Maryland.