On Monday afternoon, a Cumberland Police Officer conducted a traffic stop of a driver using a cell phone while driving.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as Paul Allen Liebig, 71 years old, from Keyser.  While the officer was speaking with Liebig, illegal items in Liebig’s vehicle were observed.  A probable cause search was conducted and the search revealed a loaded handgun in the back seat.  A search of Liebig was conducted and revealed suspected Cocaine in his pocket.  Liebig was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center to await his initial appearance.  

On December 5th, 2023 Officers from the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Kurt Jason Wilt. The summons stems from an incident at Family Dollar at 35 Queen City Drive. A subject was seen shoplifting and left the store. Officers reviewed video and identified the suspect as Kurt Wilt. An application was filed and signed for by Kurt Wilt. Arrest: Kurt Jason Wilt, age 42, Frostburg MD

On December 5th, 2023 Officers from the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court Warrant on Nicholas Roy Sneden for Violation of Probation. The original charge is CDS possession with intent to Distribute. He was taken to the Detention Center where he was held without bond. Arrest: Nicholas Roy Sneden, age 27, Cumberland MD Warrant Served On December 4th, 2023 Officers from the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court Warrant on Scott Tyler Levine for Violation of Probation. The original charge is Conspiracy for Armed Robbery. He was taken to the Detention Center where he was held without bond…

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. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Jared Nathaniel Citarelli, 35 of Westernport, was served a Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation. His original conviction was for CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana where he received a 1-year suspended sentence with 3-years supervised probation. He is currently being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center. Friday, December 1, 2023 Travell Teon Awkward, 29 of Cumberland, was served a Circuit Court Bench Warrant…

On December 4th, 2023 Officers from the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Robin Colleen Schaeffer for being owner of uninsured vehicle and allowing another person to drive the uninsured vehicle. She was taken to ACDC to await her hearing. On December 4th, 2023 Officers from the Cumberland Police Department served Arrest Warrant on Joshua Michael Smith for Violation of Probation. He was taken to ACDC to await his hearing.  

State Delegate Jim Hinebaugh of Garrett County is preparing to enter his sophomore year in Annapolis.  At last Friday’s Pre-Legislative Breakfast at Rocky Gap, he shared that there is quite a difference between his new position as Delegate and his former role as a county commissioner in Garrett…    

Winter is coming.  Maryland has designated this week as Winter Safety Week in the state. Emergency Management, FEMA, and the National Weather Service will all have initiatives aimed at keeping Marylanders safe during the winter season indoors, outdoors, and while driving.  Mary Erickson, Deputy Director for the National Weather Service, suggests a list of items to keep in your car’s emergency kit when driving in the wintry weather…    

There is a vehicle accident on Oldtown Road at Lousiana Avenue.  Emergency crews are on the scene. Please avoid the area if possible.

A little bit of Allegany County is in Annapolis for Christmas.  Recently the Cumberland Garden Club decorated a tree at the Maryland State House for the holidays.  This is the seventh year that the club has created a tree to represent the county. The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland decorate the main hall rotunda of the State House with a tree or wreath from each county. This year’s Allegany County tree has a theme that honors area veterans.  The holiday display runs through the end of the year and is free and open to the public.

The Canal Place Authority is moving steadily ahead with its River Park project.  At a recent board meeting, Executive Director DeDe Ritchie explained that the preliminary engineering report is nearing completion and should be available to take to the Annapolis Pace Reception in January.  She also said they are currently looking to hire a Project Manager to direct the planning of River Park…