Warrants Served
On Thursday, June 20th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police arrested Jessica Noel Schultz, 29, of Cumberland MD. Schultz was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued in reference to an incident that occurred on May 28th. During that incident, The Cumberland Police responded to 500 block of East Second St for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located several individuals involved in a large disturbance. Parties were separated and it was alleged that Schultz had attempted to strike a pedestrian with her vehicle during the incident. At that time, all parties were advised to return home as the…
Governor, First Lady Justice celebrate West Virginia’s 161st Birthday
Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice participated in several West Virginia Day events, taking them from the State Capitol in Charleston to Independence Hall in Wheeling, commemorating the state's 161st birthday. "I’m honored to celebrate West Virginia's 161st birthday surrounded by so many great people," Gov. Justice said. "We have so much to be proud of in the Mountain State. The world is catching on to all the greatness West Virginia offers. It truly is the greatest state to live, work, and raise a family. I am beyond proud of what we have accomplished together, and I know…
Cumberland City Hall Closed to the Public
City Hall will be closed to the public beginning Thursday, June 20 and plans to reopen to the public on Monday, July 8 due to construction in the building. Staff will be relocated to continue serving our residents, with Tax and Utility and Parking being moved to the Willetts Building at 446 N. Mechanic Street. Human Resources has relocated to the third floor of the Public Safety Building. Other staff members may be reached through email or their direct phone lines. Citizens who require in person assistance with their payment may visit the Tax and Utility Department, inside the Willetts Building…
Maryland State Police Aviation Rescues Injured Logger In West Virginia
Maryland State Police Aviation Command this morning rescued an injured logger who fell from a tree limb in Grant County, West Virginia. Trooper 5, a crew based in Cumberland, Maryland, conducted the hoist mission with assistance on the ground from Grant County rescue personnel. First responders requested an aerial rescue due to the severity of the logger’s injuries, the challenging terrain and the anticipated prolonged extraction time. Pilots hovered the AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter above a logging trail in a forest area, while a Trooper/Paramedic was lowered to the rescue site. The logger was flown to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Emergency…
Excessive Heat Inside Country Club Mall Causes Several Stores to Close Early
While many consumers often enjoy indoor shopping, temperatures at the Country Club Mall Thursday caused several stores to close by late Thursday afternoon. Among the stores shutting down early was T.J. Maxx, which closed at 5 p.m. A sign on the doors said the store would reopen Friday morning.
WCBC Sets High School Football Schedule
WCBC Radio has announced its high school football schedule for the 2024 season. All nine of Allegany’s regular season games will be aired along with five Fort Hill games, a majority of the Sentinels’ schedule. Allegany will open at Hollidaysburg on September 6 with the home opener against Oakdale the following Friday. The Campers have a Thursday afternoon game at St. James on October 3. WCBC will broadcast the Fort Hill game at Dunbar on September 13, along with home games vs. Briar Woods and a new opponent from Rochester, New York, East World of Inquiry. The Homecoming game will…
Warrant Arrests – June 17 & 18
Monday, June 17, 2024 Stephen Christian Barbour, Sr, 38 of Chestertown, was arrested on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation. His original conviction was for Assault –Sec Degree where he received a 15-day jail tern and 5-years supervised probation. Barbour was transported from the Kent County, Maryland Detention Center where he was later released on an unsecured personal bond. Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Christopher Allen Martin, 34 of Corriganville, was served a District Court Arrest Warrant related to the following charges: Home Invasion, Armed Robbery, Firearm Use during Felony Violent Crime, Burglary-1st Degree, 2 counts of Assault-1st…
Frostburg Man Arrested for Assault, Firearms Charges
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 6:03 am, Frostburg City Police responded to East Main St. for a report that an individual pointed and discharged a firearm toward the victim. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, several witnesses, and the suspect, who was identified as Sean Michael Everhart, 50, of Frostburg. The victim reported that Everhart was in his back yard, pointed a firearm at the victim, and discharged the firearm toward the victim. Officers found Everhart playing loud music, dancing, and speaking in erratic statements. Officers investigated at the scene, collected additional supporting evidence, including multiple spent…
Cumberland’s Katelynn Gaumer Wins 101st Girls Marble Championship
For the first time since 1991 – the girls' national marbles champion is from Cumberland. In a comeback effort, Katelynn Gaumer won the 101st Girls National Marble Championship, joining past Cumberland girls division winners Dawn Lancaster (1991), Amy Thompson (1985), and Patricia Kimmel (1983). Congratulations Katelynn!
Arrested Murder Suspect Highlighted On America’s Most Wanted
Murder suspect Taejon Gill was taken into custody on June 13 in Charlotte, NC on an outstanding warrant in the death of 45-year-old Sha-ron Clark. The homicide occurred on October 18, 2022 on Murph Avenue in Hagerstown. Gill was also wanted on drug charges in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The case was featured this past winter on the television show America's Most Wanted. Gill is awaiting extradition back to Maryland.