Not taking a field sobriety test may have been a bad choice for Jason Buckel, Maryland’s House Minority leader.  Buckel was stopped and later arrested in mid-June on DUI charges. A special prosecutor has been appointed in the case from Frederick County and he has filed an intention to seek an enhanced penalty which could result in two months of jail time and/or a $500 fine. Buckel is going to be represented in the matter by Attorney Lee Beeman. A court date is currently set for September. WCBC news reached out to Delegate Buckle for a statement, he was traveling and…

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a Bench Warrant on Tavon Torrell Gray. The Allegany County District Court issued the warrant for Failing to Appear at trial. The original charges stemmed from an incident on June 18th, 2024 where Gray was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Public Peace. Gray was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance where he was released on his own recognizance. Arrest: Tavon Torrell Gray, age 19, Cumberland, Maryland. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Jessica Dawn Resh. The…

The location of the new Royal Farms off the Maryland Avenue exit of Interstate 68 is still in its early stages, but positive effects are expected.  Mayor Ray Morriss told WCBC’s Dave Norman show that the gas and convenience store will offer the area competition that may bring down gas prices… "Our market for gasoline has been controlled by one major firm which is really Sheets and this will bring another option in and I think you know when it comes to competition on gas prices, I think that's a good thing." Land preparation continues at the site, and once…

One of the advantages of Canal Place when it was first set up in 1993 was that it would be run as a self-sustaining entity.  Now, over thirty years later, it is the model for other heritage areas in the state. Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Director DeDe Richie tells WCBC News that being able to fend for itself is a major advantage, especially when other area are having financial issues… "We are sustainable heritage area we don't require like the other heritage areas they solicit donations to function they ask for monetary hands out from you know cities…

The Allegany County Library is offering a Student Access Resource card, or STAR card for the upcoming school year. Students in Allegany County’s public schools, along with Bishop Walsh and Lighthouse Christian Academy will automatically receive a card using their student IDs.  Ashley Swinford, Marketing Director for the library system, says the STAR card allows students to have independent library access… "Wanted to start the STAR card program a few years back for any student that their parents weren't able to come in because of work or something, to sign them up for a regular library card so that they…

The West Virginia Bureau for Child Support Enforcement joins similar groups across the country recognizing August as Child Support Awareness Month.  The goal is to highlight this critical income support program that helps ensure the health, well-being, and stability of children throughout West Virginia.  The BCE aims to promote and enhance the social, emotional, and financial bonds between children and parents by establishing and enforcing paternity, child support, and medical support.

This week the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld Maryland’s assault weapons ban. The ban was enacted in 2013 following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.  The ban affects dozens of firearms, including the AK-47 and the Barrett .50-caliber sniper rifle, and it places a 10-round limit on gun magazines.  The non-profit Firearms Policy Coalition said it will immediately take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling the decision “flawed.”

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Portions of Maryland, including the following areas, Central and Eastern Allegany, Extreme Western Allegany, Garrett and Washington, Virginia, including the following areas, Albemarle, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Clarke, Culpeper, Eastern Highland, Frederick VA, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Orange, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren and Western Highland, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Berkeley, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Morgan, Western Grant, Western Mineral and Western Pendleton. Flood Watch is in effect from this evening through Friday evening. Excessive runoff may result…

Raymond Sheppard Jr, 34 of Baltimore, was arrested on two (2) Circuit Court Body-Attachment warrants for Failing to Appear for Child Support Hearings. Members of the Allegany County Combined Warrant Unit transported Sheppard from Baltimore Central Booking. After appearing in Circuit Court for a bail review, Sheppard was released on his own recognizance. Rason Michael Patterson, 32 of Hagerstown and previously of Cumberland, was arrested on two (2) District Court Bench Warrants for Violation of Probation (VOP). His original convictions were for CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis where a sentenced of 1-year in jail with all but 53 days suspended and 2-years…

Triple-A has some cool tips for getting the most out of your car’s air conditioning system in this hot weather. Ben Perricone, AAA’s Auto Repair Territory Manager, says the best and most affordable ways to cool your car is by putting the windows down and turning off the circulated air button…   If passengers include younger or older individuals or those with health issues, precooling the car is best.