Keyser City Police
July 22
1:18 a.m. -- Officers were called to the 300 block of West Piedmont Street in response to a report of someone trying to break into a house. Charged with public intoxication was Travis L. Wilcox, 26, of Keyser. Police said he knew a resident of the house.
On Tuesday police served an arrest warrant on Wendell A. Morgan, 18, of Keyser, for destruction of property and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, related to an incident that occurred July 8 in the 90 block of D Street.
Cumberland City Police
July 21
At 9:36 AM, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Martins Market for a report of a theft. The caller also advised police that witnesses were chasing the suspect towards Union St. Once officers were on the scene they were advised by a female employee that a male subject stole ice cream from the market. When the employee confronted the suspect she was shoved to the ground and th male suspect ran away towards Park St. Police spoke with witnesses who observed the suspect run into a house on Union St. Officers were able to make contact with a male subject inside the house and he was identified as the subject that had stolen items from Martins Market and assaulted the employee. At this time the suspect was identified as Harold M Nicol, age 24 and was placed under arrest. He was charged with 2nd Assault and Theft, $500. He was held on $1500.00 Bond. Nicol was transported to Police Headquarters.
July 21
Arrest Warrants/Criminal Summons:
• Delenia Hamilton, Age: 19 of Louisianna Ave, City Charges: FTA, Held on: $100.00 Bond
• Travis Kasecamp, Age: 2, of Sommerville Ave, City Charges: 2nd Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Released
• Lavista S. Nines, Age: 22, of Fayette St, CityCDS/Marihuana, CDS Paraphernalia, Issued Criminal Summons and released
• Michael S. Nines, Age: 20, of Fayette St, City CDS/Marihuana, CDS Paraphernalia Issued Criminal, Summons and released
Maryland State Fire Marshal
JULY 21
(Notice of Investigation)
TIME: 6:09 PM
SUBMITTED BY: M. Mattingly
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE Explosive
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2155 Jennings Road, Grantsville Garrett County
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/PROPERTY: Wood Frame Garage
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Timothy and Rebecca Thomas
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED LOSS:
STRUCTURE: $ 25,000
CONTENTS: $ 15,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):M. Mattingly
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Grantsville, Bittinger
# OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 20
TIME TO CONTROL: 20 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Owner
AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Juvenile fire play
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF, FBI, MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Garage had significant damage, it was determined that a 8- year- old was playing with a lighter. The case is being refered to the Department of Juvenile Services for further assistance, the child was released to the custody of his parents.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wester Regional Office (301) 791-4758


