On 04/27/2024 at approximately 10:30 PM the Cumberland City Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of Baltimore Street for a trespassing complaint. Officers were advised several subjects were inside an uninhabitable building. Officers made contact with several individuals and were attempting to confirm the subjects’ identities. While speaking to the subjects William Victor Wight began to flee from officers. Wight was apprehended a short distance away after a brief struggle. Wight’s was searched incident to arrest and suspect fentanyl and methamphetamine were located. Wight was taken to the Allegany County Detention Center for central booking. Wight was seen…

On 04/27/2024 the Cumberland City Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Elaine Pilkerton. Pilkerton was wanted from a burglary investigation that occurred in Garrett County Maryland. Pilkerton was taken to the Allegany County Detention Center for central booking. Pilkerton received a hearing before a District Court Commissioner and was released on her personal recognizance, pending trial in Garrett County.   Arrested – Elaine Marie Pilkerton (31) Cumberland, MD Charges – Burglary 1st degree, Burglary 4th degree, theft $100 to under $1,500.00     

Multiple Allegany County companies on residential fire assignment, Mineral St Ridgeley, WV

Earlier this week, I proudly signed HB 439, making West Virginia the first in the country to extend EMS retirement benefits to 911 operators. These heroes step up to the plate daily, answering the call with courage and dedication. It is an incredible honor to support them.

Frostburg State Softball team swept West Virginia State in their regular season finale, defeating the Yellow Jackets 3-2 in game one and going for a 10-0 five inning victory in game two. After the sweep, Frostburg celebrated Senior Day, recognizing seniors Ellie Buckheit, Ryann Darling, Brianna Munday, Sydney Theobald, Jamie Roberts, and Ava Gnibus for their careers in a Bobcat uniform. Theobald started from the circle in game one, as WVSU knocked two hits in their first at-bats, capturing a run to get on the board first. Sophomore Gracie Nelson reached base first for the Bobcats, standing on first after…

Last 2 weeks: -The street trees have arrived! Trees have been planted in most of the block between Mechanic Street and Liberty Street. Plantings will continue as construction moves down the street. -All the concrete work is completed on Centre Street. Roadway pavers are being installed on North Centre and will progress onto South Centre upon completion. -Concrete curbing and trench drains are starting to be installed on the last block of Baltimore Street, between Centre and George.  -Electric lines are being pulled underground in preparation for the street lights Next couple of weeks: -Concrete work will continue between Centre…

Both Maryland and West Virginia primary elections are May 14.  Early voting in Maryland is May 2 through May 9 and in West Virginia it’s May 1 through May 11.  Polls on May 14 will be open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. in Maryland while in West Virginia polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

The Experimental Aircraft Association will have its fly-in, drive-in breakfast Sunday at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport.  The event begins at 8 a.m. and ends at noon.  Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.

The annual Dapper Dan Sports Awards Banquet will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club.  The top award winner is Abby Beeman, a Frankfort graduate and star for Marshall University basketball.   The featured speaker will be Kaitlynn Fratz, now an assistant coach at the University of Maryland.  WCBC’s Rock Cioni and Garrett Eagan will serve as emcees.  The entire awards presentation will be broadcast on WCBC Radio Tuesday evening at 6:15 p.m.

Warrant Served   On 04/24/2024 at approximately 5:00 PM the Cumberland City Police Department were dispatched to Baltimore Street on the downtown mall for an assault. Upon arrival officers contacted the victim and several witnesses. The victim advised a male pushing a bicycle began yelling at them and for no reason and began striking them in the face. They provided a description of the suspect and additional officers located Elias James Harr a short distance away. Harr was placed under arrest for an unrelated warrant at that time. An application for charges was submitted to the District Court Commissioner and…