Published: March 22, 2007 11:45 am      

Police Log

Car carrier crashes on I-68

FROSTBURG - No one was injured when a car carrier pulled by a pickup traveled out of control and caused two hearses to break loose on eastbound Interstate 68 east of Frostburg shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Maryland State Police Tfc. K.R. Zuzak reported Robert Kinman, 40, of Cincinnati was operating a 2000 Chevrolet pickup and pulling a car carrier carrying two hearses east of state Route 36 when the vehicle traveled out of control.

The vehicle and car carrier then skidded, which caused the vehicle to travel into the median when both hearses broke loose from the car carrier.

Kinman and a passenger, Todd Birch, 35, also of Cincinnati, were not injured. No emergency fire or rescue units were dispatched, according to the Allegany County 911 Joint Communications Division. The State Highway Administration, however, sent staff to the scene to help remove the wreckage. Two towing companies also responded.

Police charge Fairmont man

FROSTBURG - A Fairmont, W.Va., man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop by Maryland State Police on Interstate 68 near Midlothian Road on Tuesday.

Gary Qualter Sr., 50, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of Valium and possession of drug paraphernalia following the 9:40 a.m. stop by Tfc. C.W. Miller of the Cumberland barrack's Interstate Criminal Enforcement Unit.

After posting $750 bond Wednesday, Qualter was released from the Allegany County Detention Center.

The stop was made for alleged speeding for which Qualter was issued a warning. He then admitted to possession of marijuana. A search of the vehicle led to discovery of two bags of suspected marijuana in a duffel bag and a small bag of Valium pills and a smoking device.

Lions chicken rack stolen

OAKLAND - Information is being sought by police concerning the alleged theft of a stainless steel chicken grill rack from the Lions Club booth at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry.

Anyone with information may contact Cpl. Brent Sanders at (301) 334-1911.

Couple arrested on charges

CUMBERLAND - A Saturday night party involving underage drinking led to a Cumberland couple's arrest Wednesday.

The arrests came about after officers responded to the report of a large fight at 9:30 p.m. on Goethe Street. Several people scattered when police arrived, but Sgt. Brian Lepley said one juvenile was found to be intoxicated. That teen was arrested and charged with underage possession of alcohol, before being released to a parent.

As an investigation into the incident continued, Lepley said officers discovered two adults had been involved. Police obtained an arrest warrant for Donald Carl Rogers, 50, and a criminal summons for his wife, Brenda Lee Rogers, 41, both of Cumberland.

After locating the couple Wednesday, they were charg-ed with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bond was set at $10,000 for Donald Rogers. He remained in the Allegany County Detention Center Wednesday night.

Brenda Rogers was served with the criminal summons and released from the city police department.

Man cited, taken to hospital

MIDLAND - A Ridgeley, W.Va., man was taken to the hospital following a Wednesday traffic accident.

Randy Deal, 56, of Meyersdale, Pa., was turning left from state Route 36 onto New George's Creek Road about 5:37 p.m. when he failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle, Maryland State Police Tfc. B.J. Jeffries said.

Deal's 2002 GMC Sierra struck a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier being driven by Wesley Paul Rollins, 23, of Ridgeley. Rollins was headed south on state Route 36 when the accident occurred. He received a seat belt citation, and Deal was cited for failing to yield to oncoming traffic while making a left turn.

Midland Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the scene and George's Creek Ambulance transported Rollins to Memorial Hospital for treatment of apparent minor injuries.