On Monday June 17th, 2024, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Frederick Street and Centre Street. Officers spoke with the sole occupant, the operator, and observed an open container of an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle. Officers continued their investigation and learned that the operator had provided a fictitious name in an attempt to avoid prosecution. The operator was identified as Keshaun Ayodele Dada, and he was subsequently placed under arrest and awaits his trial before a District Court Commissioner.   Arrest: Keshaun Ayodele Dada, age 21, Cumberland Maryland….

On Sunday June 16th, 2024 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Robert Lee Harris. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court when Harris failed to appear for his trial on June 3rd, 2024. Harris was taken before a District Court Commissioner, where he was held on a $1,000 bond. Arrest: Robert Lee Harris, age 37, Cumberland Maryland. Charge: Failure to Appear.

For the second year in a row the Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company brings home Best overall Wings at the First Peoples Wing-Off and Music Festival Saturday at the Allegany County fairgrounds. The biggest wing event in Tri-State area featured live music and the best wings in the area. All proceeds from the event support the Western Maryland Jaycee's.

On June 15, 2024, The Cumberland Police Department and the Cumberland Fire Department were dispatched to Centre Street for an assault/trauma patient. Upon arrival Officers located a male subject holding a washcloth to the side of his head. Officers observed blood dripping from the area and assisted by applying pressure. The victim stated that he was assaulted with a crowbar. CFD arrived and transported the victim to UPMC for additional medical treatment. The victim identified the suspect and she was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. Arrest: Alyssa Hockenberry, age 21, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Assault 1st degree and Assault…

After 10 years of planning and navigating numerous delays and environmental protests the Mountain Valley Pipeline began operations Friday, transporting natural gas from northern West Virginia southeast to eastern markets.  The pipeline gained final approval to operate earlier this week from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. According to the company, the project is a natural gas pipeline system that spans about 300 miles from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia and is expected to provide up to 2 billion cubic feet per day of firm transmission capcity to markets in the mid- and south Atlantic regions of the United States.

West Virginia is losing another top official from its foster care system.  On Wednesday it was announced that Jeffrey Pack will be leaving as the commissioner of the Bureau of Social Services, a position he's held for nearly three years.  Pack will replace Denise Worley as the commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services.   Pamela Woodman-Kaehler, director of the foster care system’s ombudsman office, announced her resignation last month. While at the head of Bureau of Social Services, Pack was tasked with administering the heavily burdened foster care system in the state.  He implemented a foster care dashboard in 2022.  …

Local physician Dr. John Mehanna has died at age 82.  Dr. Mehanna practiced medicine for over 50 years, spending most of his career in Cumberland at Sacred Heart Hospital.  He specialized in oncology and hematology.

Criminal Citation Served   On June 14, 2024, an Officers of the Cumberland Police was driving on Queen City Drive and observed a male subject illegally crossing the CSX train tracks. This area is marked no trespassing for the public’s safety. The Officer made contact with male subject later identified as Christopher Idol. The Officer informed Mr. Idol that he is permitted to cross the tracks at Baltimore Street. Idol was issued a Criminal Citation for trespassing and was released.   Arrest: Christopher Idol, age 46, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Trespassing                              Arrest Warrant Served   On June 14, 2024,…

From the Garrett County Sheriff's Office: On June 13, 2024, around 6:30 p.m. Patrol Deputies and Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, responded to Pattison Avenue, Bloomington, for a reported shooting. The investigation revealed that an argument took place between the suspect, Robert Sean Pattison Sr, and the victim Derek Richard Cessare. During the course of the argument, Cessare was shot by Pattison. Cessare was transported to UPMC Western Maryland Hospital and was later flown to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital for treatment. Robert Sean Pattison Sr, 43 years old, Bloomington, was arrested and charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder, Reckless…

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 andUtility and Parking being moved to the Willetts Building at 446 N. Mechanic Street. 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 (446 N. Mechanic Street). Public meetings of the Mayor and City Council will…