by Geoff Fox A 44-year old Kearneysville, W.Va. man was arrested on Wednesday, January 11, by West Virginia authorities on an arrest warrant issued by the Hancock Police Department. In a press release, Sgt. Rich Miller said Gary Lee Jersild, Jr. was arrested for the charge of first degree and[Read More…]
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Hagerstown man admits to role in international drug trafficking
A Hagerstown, Md., man has admitted to his role in an expansive drug trafficking conspiracy that spanned several states. According to court documents, Daniel Inoa-Rodriguez, also known as “Danny,” 23, was heard on wiretap phone calls, talking with other known defendants about drug deliveries. One of the conversations revolved around[Read More…]
Warfordsburg man jailed for keeping numerous firearms illegally, others charged for theft & indecent assault
by Geoff Fox Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Warfordsburg man after he was found to have multiple firearms in his possession. According to a public information release report, on December 14, 2022 at a residence in the 1400 block of Hill Road, Pennsylvania State Police from McConnellsburg obtained and served[Read More…]
Needmore fire engine damaged in accident, two arrested and signs stolen
by Geoff Fox A Needmore fire engine was damaged in an accident on December 21 after responding to a brush fire in the median of westbound Interstate 70 in the Warfordsburg area. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the fire engine was legally parked in the left lane of I-70 where[Read More…]
Police searching for woman in connection with drug death
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a woman wanted in relation to a drug delivery that resulted in a death. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 23, 2021, charges were filed against Leslie Ann Brubaker for drug delivery resulting in death, along with numerous other drug related charges. An[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police Chief James Robison reported the following arrests and incidents from the week of November 30-December 4: November 30 Traffic enforcement in Hancock area. One stop. December 1 Assisted EMS in the 1400 block of White Oak Ridge. Traffic enforcement Hancock area. Two stops. December 2 Assisted EMS in[Read More…]
State Police give warning about vehicle thefts during holiday season
by Geoff Fox Maryland State Police are warning motorists during the holiday season and to take proper precautions to reduce their vehicles being stolen. Police said this is especially true for owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which have been stolen at an increased rate in Maryland and nationwide, according[Read More…]
Hancock Fire Company responds to multiple accidents over holiday weekend
by Geoff Fox Hancock Fire Department responded to three multi-vehicle accidents on Interstate 70 in the evening hours of Sunday, November 27. A total of 11 vehicles were involved in both accidents. Traffic was heavy on the interstate at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Deputy Chief Ben Hoopengardner[Read More…]
Police to target out of state vehicle tags, seek help with wide loads
by Geoff Fox Some people living within the Town of Hancock have avoided switching their vehicle tags to Maryland for years. Councilman Roland Lanehart, Jr. brought this to the attention of town officials and told them Hancock Police will begin enforcing having Maryland tags on people’s vehicles if they live[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 31, through Sunday, November 6: October 31 Check well being 100 block West Main Street. Disabled vehicle. Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office 6600 block Grason Lane. Suspicious vehicle/person. Traffic complaint West High Street. Vehicle found and[Read More…]
