New Trial in Sex Assault Case After Juror Asked Witness Out on Date

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – A civil jury will reassess allegations by Miya Giles-Jones, a former high school basketball star, against her ex-coach after a previous verdict was invalidated due to juror misconduct. Giles-Jones,…

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Conducts Multiple Rescue Missions

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) was crucial in three separate rescue operations involving a swimmer, a hiker, and an ATV operator over the past weekend in Maryland and West Virginia.…

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Traffic Alert: Tractor Trailer Overturn on I-68 Causing Delays

CUMBERLAND, MD — The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office has reported a significant traffic incident on I-68 eastbound near Greene Street in Cumberland. An 18-wheeler has overturned, resulting in the closure of all…

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Inmate Found Dead with Multiple Stab Wounds in Maryland Prison

CUMBERLAND, MD—Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation following the death of an inmate at the Western Correctional Institution. Marvin Brown, 23, was declared deceased on the scene by emergency personnel on…

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Federal Indictment Charges Four Bridgeport Men with Armed Robbery Spree

HARTFORD, CT – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford has indicted four Bridgeport men for their involvement in a series of armed robberies. The accused are…

Carroll County Sunoco Sells $540K Lottery Ticket

ELDERSBURG, MD – A $540,000 Multi-Match jackpot ticket was sold at Sunoco, 1400 Liberty Road, in Eldersburg, Carroll County. The winning ticket matched all six numbers in the August 1 drawing: 15,…

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Handgun Seized After Traffic Violation in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—A routine patrol by the Western District Action Team of the Baltimore Police Department led to a significant arrest on the evening of August 1. At approximately 10:14 PM, officers in…

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Handgun Recovered During Traffic Stop in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — A routine traffic patrol turned into a significant arrest in Baltimore’s Western District on the evening of August 1. At approximately 10:14 p.m., members of the Western District Action…

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It’s Coming This Time: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Central and South Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – After weeks of false alarms, a major storm is passing through New Jersey in the coming moments. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch…

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Investigation Ongoing in Fatal Stabbing in Bridgeton

BRIDGETON, NJ—The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, along with detectives from the Bridgeton Police Department, are actively investigating the stabbing death of a 23-year-old man from E. Commerce St., which occurred late Sunday…

Two Pennsylvania Fugitives Captured in Maryland

CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department announced the successful execution of arrest warrants on Friday, July 26, for two individuals following separate firearms investigations. Roy Earl Sheetz, 42, from Buffalo Mills,…

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South Jersey Fugitives Offered Safe Surrender Option in September

MILLVILLE, NJ – The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a Fugitive Safe Surrender event will take place on September 9, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the First United Methodist…

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New Jersey State Trooper Guilty of Aggravated Assault on Handcuffed Woman

TRENTON, NJ—A distressing case of police misconduct has culminated in the guilty plea of New Jersey State Police Trooper Nicolas J. Hogan, 28, from Gibbstown, New Jersey. The incident, which involved the…

Fatal Collision on Willowbrook Road: Driver Pronounced Dead at Scene

CUMBERLAND, MD — A tragic incident unfolded early Tuesday as a white Jeep crashed near the intersection of Willowbrook Road and I-68 East Bound. Cumberland Police Department officers, arriving around 12:08 AM,…

York County Woman Faces Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the recent arrest of Victoria M. Carney, a 27-year-old resident of New Cumberland, York County, on multiple felony charges related to the possession of…

Man Arrested for Public Intoxication at George Washington’s Headquarters

CUMBERLAND, MD — Thomas Scannell Jr., a 63-year-old resident of Cumberland, was arrested on charges of intoxicated public disturbance, littering, and obstructing police officers. The arrest occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2024,…

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Teen Charged for Assault

Cumberland, MD – On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at approximately 1:57 PM, officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to a reported assault at a residence in the first block of Weber…

Man Arrested for Threatening Public Official

Cumberland, MD – On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department executed a Circuit Court bench warrant for Brian Elsworth Johnson. The warrant was issued due to Johnson’s violation of probation.…

Local Man Charged with Homicide in Bridgeton Stabbing Incident

Bridgeton, NJ – A 21-year-old local man was arrested this morning and charged with the stabbing death of another man on Atlantic Street. The arrest was made by detectives from the Bridgeton…

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Fatal Collision Claims Two Lives on Route 220 in Rawlings

RAWLINGS, MD – A devastating motor vehicle collision on McMullen Highway (Route 220) in the Rawlings area resulted in the deaths of two local residents. The incident occurred on Monday, July 1,…

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