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CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland City Police announced the arrest of Ron Stephen Claggett Jr, 34, on charges related to a failure to appear in court. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, following a bench warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on Monday.

Claggett, a resident of Cumberland, was originally due in court on June 3rd for a charge of driving an uninsured vehicle but failed to appear. After his arrest, he was presented before the District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance and subsequently released on his own recognizance.

18 year old Maryland woman killed after running across DC295 in tragic crash
An 18-year-old Maryland woman was fatally struck by an SUV after crossing multiple lanes of DC295 in Southeast DC early Monday, according to investigators. WASHINGTON, D.C. — An 18-year-old Silver Spring woman was killed after she ran across DC295 and was struck by an SUV in Southeast DC early Monday morning, according to the Metropolitan
Surveillance video captures alleged smash and grab theft in Newark
A shattered truck window and stolen power tools have Newark police searching for a suspect captured on surveillance video in the city’s Ironbound section. NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of breaking into a pickup truck and stealing power tools in the Ironbound neighborhood. According to
Young Maryland man gunned down in Northeast DC alley
A 27-year-old Maryland man was found with a gunshot wound in a Northeast DC alley and later died at a hospital as homicide detectives search for the person responsible. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 27-year-old Maryland man died after he was found shot in an alley in Northeast DC, prompting a homicide investigation, according to the
Florida beach infant neglect case ends in deferred deal for Texas parents
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL – A Texas couple accused of leaving their infant unattended on a Florida beach has entered a deferred prosecution agreement that allows them to avoid further punishment if they complete specific requirements and stay out of trouble. Brian Wilks, 41, and Sara Wilks, 37, were charged with child neglect without great bodily
Alabama Walmart bus stabbing leaves one dead, three injured after dispute
BESSEMER, AL – A 35-year-old Louisiana man is accused of killing one coworker and injuring three others in a stabbing aboard a charter bus parked at a Walmart during a Monday afternoon stop, according to police. The violence unfolded as dozens of workers traveled back from a music festival job, authorities said. Pierre Eskew was

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