Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, September 16, through Sunday, September 22: September 16 Alarm, 300 block North Pennsylvania Avenue. Building secure. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Trespassing, 200 block West Main Street. Information given for trespass. Traffic[Read More…]
Public Saftey
Area teens charged in connection with assault at party
Pennsylvania State Police recently responded to a residence on Tollgate Ridge Road for two incidents involving teens from the Hancock area. According to online police records, troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police McConnellsburg barracks responded to the report of an assault at a party just before 2 a.m. on Sunday[Read More…]
Be on guard for seasonal hurricanes, tornadoes & severe thunderstorms
by Kate Evans Fall brings welcome cooler temperatures and enjoyable pastimes but it can also herald the onslaught of severe weather. Hurricanes pick up in fall and they, along with tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and extremely high winds can knock out power, air conditioning and heating and communications to homes and[Read More…]
Four shot at Monday party, police looking for shooter
by Kate Shunney The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting at a Monday evening party that left four individuals wounded. Two of those people were receiving medical care on Tuesday morning – one at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown and the other at Berkeley Medical[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report July 8-14
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, July 8, through Sunday, Sunday, July 14 July 8 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, one stop. Domestic reported, verbal, Kirkwood Park. Information taken. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office,[Read More…]
New HPD vehicle on the road
The first of five new 2024 Ford Interceptors for the Hancock Police Department is on the streets of Hancock. The Interceptors are fitted and made specifically for the Hancock Police with various lights on different areas of the vehicle, spot lights and alley lights, safety equipment inside, computer and mounts,[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs man charged in Washington County solicitation sweep
A Berkeley Springs man was among three men charged on Tuesday, June 25 in a Maryland investigation into the sexual solicitation of minors. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday their Digital Investigations & Forensics Unit, aided by the Criminal Investigations Unit, conducted an operation that sought out human[Read More…]
Pearre Road closure extended to mid-July
Washington County Highway Department has announced the closure of Pearre Road will be extended for “several more weeks” due to ongoing infrastructure improvements. The current estimated completion date is Friday, July 12. Originally, the completion date was to be Wednesday, June 26. The closure will remain at the bridge over[Read More…]
Paving will close Creek Road Thursday night, send traffic through Hancock
Nighttime Work Will Require a Detour Through Hancock The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform patching and paving work on eastbound I-68 (National Freeway) at the Creek Road Bridge for one night, Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. All lanes should be reopened by 5 a.m., June 28,[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report, June 10-16, 2024
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, June 10, through Sunday, June 16 June 10 Check well being, first block Parrell Street. Landlord/tenant issue. Both parties advised. Assist Maryland State Police, 400 block East Main Street. Suspicious person. Unable to locate, gone on arrival.[Read More…]
