A custodian employed by Berkeley County Schools is facing numerous criminal charges after authorities say he was found hiding inside a girls’ locker room at Martinsburg High School while a basketball game was underway. School officials reported that the incident occurred during a girls’ varsity basketball matchup between Martinsburg High School and visiting Hedgesville High School. During the event, a custodian identified as Mr. Shoup was discovered concealed inside a storage

Authorities have concluded a coordinated investigation into a bomb threat that disrupted operations at the Circuit Court for Washington County earlier this month. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal announced that the threat, which also referenced harm to a sitting Circuit Court judge, was made during two separate phone calls received on Monday, February 2, 2026, between approximately 7:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. Court employees

CUMBERLAND, Md. — Crack cocaine remains the most prevalent illegal drug circulating in the City of Cumberland, according to Police Chief Jim Pyles , who addressed the Allegany Republican Alliance during a recent community meeting. Chief Pyles, who assumed leadership of the Cumberland Police Department  in October 2025, outlined his strategic priorities for the department, placing narcotics enforcement at the forefront. With a professional background rooted in drug enforcement