On May 7th, 2024 the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant for violation of probation on Joshua Lee Horner. Horner was originally charged with driving a motor vehicle on a highway without a required license. Horner was found to have violated terms of his probation and a bench warrant was issued. He was placed under arrest, and remanded to the Allegany Detention Center without bond. NAME: Joshua Lee Horner  AGE: 40  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Driving without a license  

On May 7th, 2024 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Brenda Lene Ogden. The summons was issued after an officer conducted an investigation of a theft that occurred on April 17th, 2024 on Browning Street. The officer was able to view video surveillance of Ogden taking property off of a porch. Ogden was positively identified in the surveillance video, and the officer filed for charges at District Court. Ogden signed for her copy of the summons and was released pending trial at District Court. NAME: Brenda Lene Ogden AGE: 41  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Burglary 4th degree, Theft…

Senator Van Hollen says “The latest attacks against Angela Alsobrooks are simply not true. She is a proven leader and the best choice to serve Marylanders in the Senate.  Angela is the strongest candidate in this race, and she will beat Larry Hogan in November.”

Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on the conclusion of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse recovery mission, conducted by Unified Command. “We pray for José Mynor López, his family, and all those who love him. It is with solemn relief that he will be reunited with his loved ones, and we ask, again, to respect the family’s request for privacy during this difficult time. To the friends, family, and loved ones of Alejandro Hernández Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Hernández and Miguel Ángel Luna González—we continue to pray for your healing, peace, and closure. We…

Monday, May 6, 2024 Joshua Dale Smith, 33 of Keyser, WV was arrested as a Fugitive of Justice due to being wanted by Mineral County WV for a Domestic Assault. He is being held on a Detainer at the Allegany County Detention Center. Andrew Wayne Dawson, 39 of Keyser WV, was served a District Court Arrest Warrant. His original charges: Home Invasion, Burglary-4th Degree-Dwelling, Assault-2nd Degree, and Disturbing The Peace. He was released on a $7,500 bond. Michael Thomas Shipley Jr, 37 of Cumberland, was arrested on two (2) Circuit Court Bench Warrants for Violation of Probation. His original convictions…

The missing person, Judith Mahoney has been located safe and unharmed. The police department would like to thank the public for their assistance with the missing person.

There is a crash scene in front of Cracker Barrel restaurant on Vocke Road. Reports indicate on vehicle on its side and one straddling the drainage ditch. Emergency crews are on the scene.

Update at 8:45AM… I68 in Cumberland, area of 43 MM has been reopened. Units are clearing at this time   Interstate 68 eastbound remains closed as well as one lane of westbound traffic. Motorists are urged to use Alternate Route 40 as a detour as traffic on the west side of Cumberland is heavily affected and backed up. This includes avoiding Braddock Road and Greene St areas as the Baltimore St bridge is closed for repairs. 

On Monday, May 6, 2024 at approximately 1:05 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business on Virginia Avenue for a trespassing complaint.  Police contacted the staff who reported that Tyler Westfall stole merchandise and left the store.  Westfall had been told not to return to the store earlier in the day.  Officers located Westfall and placed him under arrest.  Westfall was transported to police headquarters and issued two criminal citations.  He was then released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Tyler Matthew Westfall             AGE: 28             Frostburg, MD CHARGES:  Trespass: Private Property, Theft less than $100