On November 3, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Shawn Gladden. The Arrest Warrant stemmed from an incident on October 31, 2023, when officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for an assault in progress. Officers were advised by the victim and witnesses that the victim and Gladden were involved in a verbal argument. The victim indicated that Gladden then threw him to the ground and struck him in the face numerous times. The victim then said that Gladden had his arm around his neck a choke hold….

Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement condemning Republicans’ funding cuts after the House passage of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill: “Last year, I became a grandfather. When I picture my grandson’s future, I’m reminded that our responsibility is to leave this Earth better than we found it. “In an age when extreme heat is now the number-one weather-related cause of death in the U.S. – killing more people most years than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined – extreme Republicans are abandoning our fundamental responsibility to…

The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Barrack C have combined resources to target open and active warrants. As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Thursday, November 2, 2023 Jerry Wayne Messer, 47 of Cincinnati, Ohio, was arrested and charged as a Fugitive from Justice due to being wanted by the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Aggravated Trafficking of Drugs, Possession of LSD and Trafficking LSD. He is currently being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center. Taunia Lynn Phillips, 33 of Cresaptown, was one of Allegany County’s Most…

Maryland transportation and safety officials are urging all drivers in the state to rededicate themselves to safety on roadways.  In October 40 people died in Maryland as a result of motor vehicle crashes.  State Motor Vehicle Administrator says the yearly projection for highway deaths is not good…    

Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Labor has secured $4 million to connect over 300 Marylanders to careers in fast-growing industries and strengthen the talent pipeline in Western Maryland.   Funding will support projects that address the challenges facing residents trying to access good paying jobs and training. The Western Maryland Consortium will use training resources to prepare dislocated workers for careers in local high-demand occupations in healthcare, information technology, and automotive services. A second project in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties will address employment and training for returning citizens released from Maryland state institutions.  

Allegany County Emergency Services responding to a working apartment fire in Rawlings, 18,000 block McMullen Highway, Route 220 currently shut down in support of fire operations. Update 6:55AM. One patient being treated for smoke inhalation, Fire command reporting building will be a total loss… American Red Cross requested to the scene.

On November 2nd, 2023 at approximately 5:56 p.m., officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to Race Street for a complaint of destruction of property. Officers contacted Steven Richard White who advised that someone he resides with destroyed his belongings. Officers advised White of his rights to file charges at District Court and then attempted to clear the scene. Prior to leaving the scene, officers were alerted to a loud disturbance coming from inside the residence, White had entered. An officer was advised by a victim that White had struck them in the face. The officer observed signs of injury…

On November 2nd, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Jacob Allen Kasecamp. The arrest warrant was issued as a result of Kasecamp failing to comply with terms of a pre- trial release order. In addition to Kasecamp’s arrest warrant, he was served an active bench warrant for failing to comply with terms of pre-trial release orders for original charges of malicious destruction of property under $1,000 and disturbing the peace. He was placed under arrest for the warrant and transported to Central Booking. He was later seen by a District Court commissioner and held on a…

On November 2nd, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Dolphin Ricardo Smith. The bench warrant was issued as a result of Smith violating terms of probation. When officers attempted to identify Smith, he provided a false name and received additional charges for providing the false name to avoid prosecution. Smith was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking where he is currently awaiting a bond hearing. NAME: Dolphin Ricardo Smith  AGE: 31  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Violation of Probation, Fraud- per identity to avoid prosecution, Obstructing and Hindering