Warrant Arrest On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on William Kirby. The warrants were issued as a result of Kirby failing to appear in court on two counts of trespassing set for January 15, 2025. Kirby was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, where he was remanded by the District Court Commissioner on a $1,000 bond.  ARRESTED:  William Douglas Kirby     AGE: 68           Cumberland, Maryland CHARGE:  FTA – Trespass Private Property x2. Warrant Arrest On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served…

US Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke to the Senate yesterday ahead of a vote on a resolution to require the Trump Administration to produce a report detailing steps to comply with court orders applying to U.S. citizens or residents wrongfully deported to El Salvador.  Van Hollen urged other Senators to protect due process and the Constitution…    “Not only did the President of the United States say he was unsure if he had to comply with the Constitution of the United States which should set off alarm bells all over the country, regardless of party. But Steve Miller, one of…

Two community libraries were involved in the flooding that hit the Georges Creek area on Tuesday. The Georges Creek Library sustained minimal damage with no materials or historical items including the Lefty Grove trophy harmed. It is a different story with the Westernport Library that experienced significant damages and loss of inventory. Early estimates place the value of the building’s collections alone at over $270,000.

An audit of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Maryland has resulted in an executive order from Governor Moore to look at cases involving in-custody deaths and possibly re-open those cases. More than half of cases reviewed by independent examiners disagreed with cause of death and found deficiencies in autopsy documentation.  The Governor said Maryland should set the example for public safety…     “We have to make sure that we continuing to make Maryland a model for public safety and transparency and equal justice under the law. And one is not more important than the other.”

United Way Day of Caring and Sharing will be held as planned today in Cumberland, but a number of work groups will be assisting with Westernport flood clean-up. Volunteers from First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union, Historic Highlands Association of Realtors, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, First United Bank and M&T Bank will head south to 170 Church Street in Westernport. These individuals will assist families impacted by Tuesdays floods in the area of the greatest need, according to City Administrator, Lauren Feeman Legge.  Westernport volunteers are advised to wear old clothing that my become quite soiled. Any additional individuals who would like to help with…

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Marion Street for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victim of the assault as well as locating the suspect, Samuel Goetz, nearby. An investigation was conducted, and as a result, Goetz was placed under arrest for assault. A search incident to the arrest of Goetz yielded a controlled dangerous substance and associated paraphernalia. Goetz was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center for his initial appearance. He was held without bond pending his trial at the District Court.  ARRESTED:  Samuel…

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were on patrol in the area of Henderson Avenue when they observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit. Contact was made with the operator, Joshua Beckner, and the passenger, Alexis Nixon. A K9 officer responded to the scene and conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive result. The vehicle was searched, and controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia was located. Both Beckner and Nixon were placed under arrest. Beckner and Nixon were issued criminal citations for CDS paraphernalia possession and released pending their…

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Williams Street for the report of a female in the roadway causing a traffic hazard. Upon arrival, Kara Miller was observed attempting to gain access to moving vehicles in the roadway. She was placed under arrest on the scene. A search incident to arrest was completed, which yielded CDS paraphernalia. Miller was transported to the Allegany County Detention, where she awaits her initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner.  ARRESTED:  Kara Inez Miller     AGE: 38           Cumberland,…

Governor Wes Moore wasted no time on his visit to Lonaconing and Westernport to declare a state of emergency for the area to strengthen the state’s coordinated effort in response to flood damage in the region.  Moore assembled state level cabinet heads, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney, and local officials for a special briefing Thursday evening in Lonaconing. Moore praised the community’s response to the disaster…       “That even in a very short period of time, just how well this community has mobilized. Just the fact that we are talking about an event that has significant damage but zero…

The 28th Annual County United Way Day of Caring and Sharing is here with over 500 volunteers tackling projects throughout the community.  Ed Mullaney with Let’s Beautify Cumberland says volunteers will be in special “United Way: Let’s Beautify Cumberland” shirts along roadways and parks, working on ways to improve parts of the city of Cumberland…   “Spread out over the community from Constitution Park to Riverside Park, to Giarritta Park to a lot of private enterprises and so forth, so… We’re just excited people are coming out. We will have this all filmed so you can pick it up on…