Police Log
10/8 - Driver charged DUI after head-on Route 36 crash
Driver charged DUI after head-on Route 36 crash
BARTON — An 18-year-old Frostburg man was charged with driving under the influence following a head-on collison early Wednesday on state Route 36 near Barton.
William Blondell Ludwick III was also charged with failure to keep right of center following the 1:30 a.m. crash. After being taken to the Maryland State Police barrack for arrest processing, Ludwick reportedly became ill and was taken to Memorial Hospital by LaVale Rescue Squad, according to the Allegany County Bureau of Police.
Police said Ludwick was driving northbound when his vehicle crossed the center line and into the path of a vehicle operated by Stevie Jean Donoghue, 26, of Church Street, Oakland. The impact of the crash deployed air bags and both vehicles were damaged extensively.
Both drivers and two adult passengers in the Donoghue vehicle escaped injuries, police said.
Barton Hose Company also responded.
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3/21- One injured in Garrett accident
One person was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va., by Maryland State Police Trooper 5 after a motor vehicle collision at 8:24 p.m. on Friday.
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3/21 - Service set for W.Va. firefighter
Services are planned this week for a Kanawha County firefighter who was swept away while attempting a water rescue in Raleigh County.
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3/21 - Former teacher denies child abuse
The lawyer for a former Frederick kindergarten teacher says his client is innocent of charges he sexually abused a student last school year.
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3/20 - Man arrested in sex offense case
A 22-year-old city man was arrested Friday on charges stemming from allegations that he engaged in sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl in 2006, ac-cording to the C3I Unit.
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3/20 - Driver charged in felony traffic stop
A traffic stop made for alleged speeding led to the arrest of a Frederick man early Friday on westbound Interstate 68 at Rocky Gap Road, Maryland State Police said.
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3/20 - Father allegedly assaults daughter
A High Bedford Street man was arrested on assault and child abuse charges Thursday after he allegedly assaulted his daughter at their residence, Cumberland Police said.
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3/19 - Police seek armed robber
WILEY FORD, W.Va. — Mineral County authorities were searching Thursday evening for a lone suspect who robbed the Knobley Mountain Cafe at gunpoint.
State police and officers from the Mineral County Sheriff’s Department converged on the cafe, located on alternate Route 28 at Wiley Ford, around 6:10 p.m.
The suspect, a white man wearing a black ski mask, reportedly brandished a handgun, then fled on foot toward Ridgeley. He was described as wearing ripped jeans and a red flannel shirt.
Further information was not available Thursday night.
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3/19 - Somerset County woman loses life
An 83-year-old Somerset County woman was fatally injured Wednesday when her automobile was struck by a coal truck on Route 30 in Quemahoning Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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3/18 -Plaza business damaged by fire
A small fire Tuesday night that damaged the LaVale Plaza laundry was extinguished by employees of an adjacent business, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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3/18 -Man charged in domestic complaint
A city man was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a domestic incident at a Sperry Terrace residence, Cumberland Police said.
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