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Cumberland Man arrested for Arson

February 27th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

On Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Terry Lynn Ford Jr, 24, of Cumberland MD. Ford was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on December 4th, 2024. The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office. The warrant charges Ford with multiple arson and destruction of property type charges. Ford was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond. 

Name:    Terry Lynn Ford Jr.                                 Age:   24
Charges:   Poss. Expl/Incend w/Intent, Att-Dest. Device Man/Pos/Dist, Arson @nd Degree, Mal Destruction of Property $1,000+, Malicious Burning 2nd Degree, Malicious Dest. Prop/ Value <$1,000.