Residential fire on Fort Ave in Keyser sent a number of people to hospitals Saturday. Keyes Police Department arrived on scene and advised working structure fire with entrapment. Fire Captain Keyes immediately requested a 2nd alarm assignment due to the entrapment and the column of smoke seen. 5 ambulances from Valley Medical Transport and Maryland State Police Trooper 5 provided transportation to regional hospitals. State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the fire. Foxes Pizza Den and residents provided food and water to responders.

Democratic Gov. Wes Moore told county and city officials at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference to expect to tighten their fiscal belts. “As the old adage goes, When the state catches a cold, local jurisdictions catch the flu,’” Moore said Saturday at his first counties conference “ So it won’t be a surprise when I tell you that we’re facing budget shortfalls.” Gov Moore received much applause in spite of his message of troubling news, emphasized partnership between the statewide executive branch and local governments. He said the state “doesn’t just welcome partnership, we need it." In urging restraint in spending…

The Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack is asking for the publics assistance in reference to an investigation of a burglary and destruction of property that took place in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.  On 8/19/23 Troopers from the McHenry Barrack responded to the 100 block of Meadowview Drive, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, in reference to a burglary complaint.  Upon arriving Troopers made contact with the complainant who advised that a door to the residence had been forcibly opened to gain entrance.  The investigation revealed that the incident occurred sometime between 1030 hours to 1600 hours on 8/19/23. Anyone with any information…

On Saturday, August 19, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Amanda Swauger.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for charges against Swauger at the District Court of Allegany County.  Swauger signed for her copy of the summons and she was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Amanda Renee Swauger           AGE:  34                Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Theft less than $100  

On Saturday, August 19, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on Kevin Bailey.  Both warrants were issued as the result of Bailey violating his probation.  In one case, he was originally charged with Burglary-4th Degree-Dwelling.  In the other case, he was originally charged with False Statement to Officer.  He was arrested and later seen by a District Court Commissioner for his bond hearing.  Bailey was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Kevin Paul Bailey           AGE:  36           Cumberland, MD BENCH WARRANTS SERVED On Saturday, August 19, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served four bench…

On August 16, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a report of theft in Elk Lick Township in Somerset County, PA.  Upon investigation, officers determined an unidentified male suspect had entered the First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union in Cumberland, MD,  impersonated the victim’s husband and obtained multiple checks and cash withdrawals in excess of $20,000.  On August 17th, the same male suspect was arrested by Maryland State Police while attempting a similar theft at a nearby branch of First Peoples' Community Federal Credit Union.  The incident remains under investigation by multiple agencies.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Maryland Serves application portal on August 14th, offering a pathway to new service opportunities, especially for recent high school graduates.  Service Year Option: Available to high school graduates ages 18-21 who have received their high school diploma, completion certificate or earned their GED in Maryland. Members of the program will have the opportunity to serve across the state in organizations that will provide job training and focused professional development while earning at least $15 an hour. Maryland Corps: Available to adults of all ages who are interested in performing public and…

The ongoing construction in Downtown Cumberland is making progress.  In the past two weeks, new water service and fire suppression lines, as well as fiber conduits and sanitary sewer service lines were installed into buildings in the western block of Baltimore St.  New fire hydrants and yard hydrants were also installed in the area.  As construction continues, the Downtown Development Commission encourages all residents to stay patient as updates are made.

On Friday, August 18, 2023 at approximately 6:25 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the first block of Virginia Avenue for an assault.  Officers arrived and contacted the alleged victim who reported that she was assaulted by Trent Burnett.  The victim had sustained injuries consistent with her statements.  During the investigation, Burnett was uncooperative and refused to listen officers orders.  Burnett was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $2,500 bond. ARRESTED:  Trent Devon Burnett            AGE:  29          …

On Friday, August 18, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant, a bench warrant, and a criminal summons on Branden Clark.  The arrest warrant was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on July 8, 2023.  On this date at approximately 5:51 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 400 block of Maryland Avenue for subjects passed out in a vehicle.  Officers arrived and contacted the occupants; one of them was identified as Branden Clark.  A search of the vehicle and occupants were conducted.  Clark was found to be in possession of suspected…