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10/21/2026

Street Closure

N Centre st will be shut down to ALL traffic at W Union st to Baltimore st until further notice.

10/18/2026

I68 W Reopened

I68 Westbound from Flintstone area near mile-marker 55 is reopened at this time

10/18/2026

I68 W Shut Down

ALLG DES I 68 west near mile marker 55 is shut down as a result of a motor vehicle crash in the Flintstone area.


Anticipate delays, find an alternate route, and avoid the area.

Reminder: Inmates' information can easily be found on the internet or social media. Scammers will often target family ...
10/16/2026

Reminder: Inmates' information can easily be found on the internet or social media. Scammers will often target family members or friends in an attempt to scam money from them.
If you have a family member or friend incarcerated at the Allegany County Detention Center, at no time will anyone with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office call you advising you to send money.
Again, nobody employed with Allegany County, or any government agency, will call you telling you to send money or post bail for a family member or friend.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRESS RELEASE: Suspected Narcotics Seized in WesternportOn Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximate...
10/14/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE: Suspected Narcotics Seized in Westernport

On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 10:27 p.m., a deputy conducting a routine patrol in the Westernport area contacted Christopher Lee Jenkins, 55, who was seated in a parked vehicle. During the interaction, the deputy observed suspected drug paraphernalia in plain view.

The subsequent investigation led to the recovery and seizure of the following items:

- Approximately 107 grams of suspected co***ne
- Approximately 16 grams of suspected crack co***ne
- Two suspected buprenorphine/naloxone films
- A digital scale
- Drug Paraphernalia

Christopher Lee Jenkins of Hanover, PA, was subsequently arrested and remains at the Allegany County Sheriff's Office Detention Center Pending his initial appearance.

🎓 ALLEGANY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY — CLASS CO26-01A GRADUATION!Today, the Allegany County Correctional Academy proud...
10/13/2026

🎓 ALLEGANY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY — CLASS CO26-01A GRADUATION!

Today, the Allegany County Correctional Academy proudly celebrated the graduation of 12 recruits who successfully completed six weeks of intensive correctional training.

Did you know the Allegany County Detention Center is home to the Allegany County Correctional Academy, an approved Certified Correctional Entrance Level Training Program through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC)?

Our academy prepares future correctional officers for the profession while bringing together recruits from agencies across Western Maryland.

Class CO26-01A included recruits from:

🔹 Allegany County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center
🔹 Garrett County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center
🔹 Washington County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center

🏆 HONOR GRADUATES: Recognized for achieving a grade point average of 95% or higher:

CO W. Ramey (*Valedictorian*)-Garrett County
CO C. Scarlett — Allegany County
CO D. Tichnell — Garrett County
(Photo L to R) W. Ramey, D. Tichnell, N. Martin, C. Scarlett, J. Bivens, K. West, C. Rourke, D. Skidmore, C. Belford, N. Thomas, S. Brown, and R. Kauffman.

Congratulations, graduates! We wish you success as you begin your careers in corrections.

The Allegany County Correctional Academy is proud to help prepare the next generation of correctional officers right here in Western Maryland! 👏

10/12/2026

11:50 am UPDATE - Roadway reopened on Oldtown Rd at E Wilson Rd

MVC Rt 51 Oldtown

ALLG DES - MVC in the area of Oldtown Rd at E Wilson Rd.
Emergency units on scene.
Anticipate delays, please avoid the area, and find an alternate route.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug ArrestOn Saturday, October 10, 2026, a Deputy with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office was p...
10/11/2026

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, a Deputy with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office was patrolling Interstate 68 near Cumberland, Maryland, when he observed several traffic violations.


During the course of the traffic stop, the Deputy observed several factors consistent with criminal behavior. The operator consented to a search of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of suspected Fentanyl and a CO2 air pistol.


Both occupants of the vehicle were arrested.



Austin Ravenscroft, 18 years old, of Cumberland, MD and Dakota Wolfe, 21 years old, of Keyser, WV were charged with:

-Possession of Fentanyl
-Possession with intent to Distribute Fentanyl.

10/09/2026

I68 Shut Down

I68 WB 50 MM, tractor trailer crash, lane 2 shut down, emergency crews on scene at this time

10/06/2026

3 Vehicle Crash

3 vehicle crash, Rt 36 & Vale Summit RD, emergency crews on scene.
Please avoid the area, and find an alternate route.

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695 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD
21502

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