August 19th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

The news has generally been less than encouraging when it comes to crime rates in municipalities across Maryland- however a snap shot of the past month in Cumberland shows most numbers on the decline. During a review of the monthly report from the City Police Department, the statistics show a decline in July. Police Chief Chuck Ternent, during this week’s City Council meeting, said part of that can be attributed to a new system used in reporting crime statistics- but overall there has been a reduction in calls…