On November 23, 2011 at approximately 1:25 a.m., a patrol officer with the Cumberland City Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a headlight violation on Henderson Avenue.  While the officer was speaking with the operator and the passenger he was able to detect the odor of suspected marijuana coming from within the vehicle.  The officer then requested the Cumberland Police Departments K-9 officer to respond to his location and perform a drug scan on the vehicle.  The drug scan was conducted and resulted in a positive alert for the presence or odor of drugs.  Both occupants were asked to step from the vehicle.  A small baggie of suspected marijuana was located on the driver identified as, Justin Michael Skiff.  A second small baggie of suspected marijuana was located under the driver's seat.  Skiff was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing.  Skiff was then taken to District Court for his initial appearance at which time he was released on his personal recognizance.

Justin Michael Skiff          Age:  22          Cumberland, MD

Possession of Marijuana.

Besides being against the law unsafely crossing any railroad property or climbing on railroad equipment is not smart and could result in serious injury or death.

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Maryland State Police, Cumberland:
On 11/22/11 Troopers from the Cumberland responded to 19719 Mountain View Terr, Frostburg, Md for a theft. Investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and stole the vehicle keys and $1000.00 in US Currency that was left in the vehicle. Any information regarding this theft please contact TFC Buskirk at the Cumberland Barracks 301-729-2101.

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Chambersburg Police Department:

11/24/11 - Leonard has been charged with one count of Criminal Conspiracy (Robbery) in connection with this incident. Leonard is alleged to have assisted Michael Silver (deceased) in the robbery of the F&M Bank. Leonard drove Silver to the bank and out of the area following the robbery. She is currently incarcerated in the Eastern Regional Jail, Martinsburg, WV on unrelated charges.

 

On 09-22-11 at approx. 1459 hrs. CPD units responded to a reported armed robbery at the F & M Bank at 841 Wayne Ave. Bank employees said that the suspect entered the bank and inquired about services before pulling out a handgun and presenting a note to a bank employee demanding cash. The suspect fled from the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash and was last observed running north at the rear of the bank. The suspect was described by witnesses as having scruffy facial hair and wearing a white ball cap and a plaid shirt.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Chambersburg Police Department at (717) 264-4131 or

call Franklin County Crime Solvers at (717) 263-3000

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