Arrest Warrant Served

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Chris Myers

On Monday, July 13, 2026, Cumberland Police Department Officers served a bench warrant on James Whetstone. The warrant was issued as a result of Whetstone’s failure to appear in court on July 9, 2026. He was arrested and taken before a district court commissioner. Whetstone was released pending his trial at the Allegany County District Court.

ARRESTED: James William Whetstone, 42, Cumberland, MD.
CHARGE: Failure to Appear (Paraphernalia Possession)