The Cumberland City Police Department is investigating a hit and run complaint in the double-digit block of South Lee Street. The victim’s vehicle was legally parked and was struck sometime between August 5th and August 11th. The victim’s vehicle had white paint transfer from the suspect’s vehicle. Any information you may have in regards to this investigation please contact the Cumberland City Police at 301-777-1600 and reference case number C2024-15793.
On 08/11/2024 the Cumberland City Police served an Arrest Warrant on Dominic Seward. The warrant was issued as a result of an assault complaint in the 100 block of Humbird Street on 06/18/2024. Seward was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center for central booking. Seward received a hearing before a District Court Commissioner and was released on his personal recognizance. Arrested – Dominic Kareem Seward (34) Cumberland, MD Charge – Assault 2nd degree
The Arts & Entertainment District of Cumberland has announced semi-finalists in development of a Public Art Across Maryland planning grant project. The installation to be located on the CBIZ Financial Services building located Mechanic and Baltimore Streets is the first in a series of public art for the reimagined downtown. Artists making the cut are Kat Wharton, Frank Asher, and local artist team Annie Kilcoyne and William Baxter. Renderings of the proposed concepts will be available for view at the Allegany Arts Council beginning September 9, and will remain available through September 27.
Maryland State Police will host a recruitment event on Saturday, August 17, beginning at 8 a.m. at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Maryland. This recruiting event is for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement as a Maryland State Trooper or Cadet. At the event, potential candidates will complete the written and physical testing portions required to become a trooper or cadet, all while learning more about the diverse career opportunities the State Police has to offer. Those interested in a trooper position and participating must be at least 20 years of age but not older than…
The Mayor and City Council work session that was scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th has been canceled. Any questions may be directed to the City Clerk's Office.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced the inclusion of $3,030,000 in key Senate Committee legislation providing direct federal funding for two water infrastructure projects in Charles and Wicomico Counties. These community projects, funded at the Senators’ request, are within the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development (E&W) proposed funding legislation for fiscal year 2025. In addition, the Senators fought to include critical resources for Army Corps projects in Maryland, including funds for the Baltimore Harbor and Poplar Island projects, supporting dredging of Maryland’s waterways and shipping…
On August 10, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 300 block of Dorn Avenue for a suspicious male tampering with motor vehicles. An officer made contact with the victim and several witnesses who advised of a male attempting to gain access into multiple vehicles. The male was located inside the victim’s vehicle and was identified as Joshua Michael D’Atri. The victim advised he did not have permission to be in the vehicle. Joshua was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to central booking. He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and was released on a $2,500.00…
On August 10, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Nicholas Andrew Kneisley. The Arrest Warrant stemmed from an incident that occurred on July 20, 2024 in which Nicholas violated a final protective order. In addition, Nicholas was served with a second Arrest Warrant for violating terms and conditions of his probation. Nicholas was transported to central booking, where he is currently awaiting a bond review. Name: Nicholas Andrew Kneisley Age: 32, Cumberland, MD Charges: Two counts of Violate Protective Order, Electronic Communication Harassment, and Violation of Probation.
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing work on the bridge replacement project of the US 522 bridge over eastbound I-70. Starting Monday, August 12 through August 14, crews will be removing the debris shield from under the southbound US 522 bridge deck. The work should be complete by 5 a.m. Wednesday, weather permitting. Drivers can expect temporary closure and detour of eastbound I-70 at the US 522 bridge, as well as the southbound US 522 and westbound I-70 ramps each evening from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.US 522.
It’s Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week through Saturday in the state of Maryland, just in time to stock up on those back-to-school items. State Comptroller Brooke Lierman says the state will suspend the 6% sales tax on qualifying items of clothing and shoes under $100 or the first $40 for backpack sales. Between August 11 and 17, any single qualifying article of clothing or footwear priced at $100 or less will be exempt from sales tax, regardless of the number of items purchased.
