On September 5th, 2025, officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to a report of an assault in the single block of E. Elder Street. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who reported being assaulted by Barbara Webb. A witness at the scene confirmed observing Webb assault the victim several times. Officers observed injuries on the victim that were consistent with the reported assault. Barbara Webb was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. After appearing before a District Court Commissioner, she was released on an unsecured personal bond. ARRESTED – Barbara Webb,…

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Chad Izat. The summons was issued as a result of an assault that occurred on August 26, 2025. Izat was served with the summons and released pending his trial at the Allegany County District Court. ARRESTED: Chad Edward Izat     AGE: 40       Cumberland, Maryland CHARGES: CDS Possession Not Marijuana, CDS Paraphernalia Possession 

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were conducting routine traffic patrol when a vehicle was observed traveling above the posted speed limit on Interstate 68 Westbound. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. During the stop, the Officer was alerted that the vehicle was stolen out of West Virginia. The three occupants, Alphonso Boone, Shakim Jones, and Taquan Murray, were placed under arrest. They were transported the the Allegany County Detention Center and taken before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance. Boone, Jones, and Taquan were all released on their own recognizance…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Belt Paving, would like to notify the public of the following overnight paving operations between Monday, September 8th and Thursday, September 11th. Paving operations will occur between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.           •         Oldtown Rd between Arch St and Virginia Ave: September 8th •         Mechanic St between Baltimore St and Frederick St: September 9th •         Fayette St between Luteman Rd and Green St & US 220 near Upper Potomac Industrial Park St: September 10th •       …

US Sixth District Congresswoman April McClain Delaney has released a statement following her vote against the Energy and Water Development Act. She said cuts in the bill to the Department of Energy’s Efficiency and renewable Energy programs risks raising energy bills for families. In Maryland, over $2 million dollars would be lost that help residents lower utility costs and support energy-related jobs.

Archery hunting season begins this month for white-tailed deer in Maryland and its neighboring states. Maryland’s white-tailed and sika deer archery season will begin Thursday, September 5th, running through the end of the year with breaks for muzzleloader and firearms season.. Pennsylvania will open their archery season for white-tailed deer Saturday, September 20th, and West Virginia’s season begins a week later on Sunday, September 27th.

September is Suicide Prevention Month and in particular, attention is being directed to September 8th – 988 Day.  988 Day is an event designed to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline, available 24 hours a day with 11,000 counselors nationwide. This year’s theme is Compassionate Help – Anytime – Anywhere. Monica Johnson, Director of the 988 Offices, says building awareness is essential for people needing help…    “In September we celebrate national Suicide Prevention Month and so we really want to make sure that we’re lifting up this resource because it is important for people to know…

A couple in Fayette County, Pennsylvania – James and Carly Kahl -  face criminal charges including aggravated assault and reckless endangerment after five children between ages 5 and 14 were found living in "deplorable" conditions at a home in Redstone Township, northwest of Uniontown. The children were reportedly held captive inside their rooms with no means of escape. Ally Wilson with Pennsylvania State Police says it was one of the worst things she's seen in her career:     “There were feces on the wall, there was a lack of food, there were no beds, there were fleas. It was…

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 100 Block of Baltimore Street for the report of a subject with a weapon. Upon arrival, Officers located the suspect, Jasmine Park. No weapons were located however, Officers were able to observe controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia on her person. A secondary search yielded a suspected controlled dangerous substance.  Park was placed under arrest and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center for her initial appearance. Park was held on a temporary commitment pending her appearance before a District Court Judge. ARRESTED: Jasmine Marie Park     AGE:…