BARTON MAN CHARGED IN ATV HIT AND RUN INCIDENT

Barton resident Garrett Patrick Michaels was arrested Wednesday after he tried to hit a driver of another vehicle with his ATV, then hit several parked vehicles as he fled from Lonaconing to Barton, where he crashed and was taken into custody. Michaels was charged with driving under the influence, assault, and several traffic charges. His wrecked ATV was found near the Barton American Legion. He hid briefly, before fleeing to his residence. He was arrested, and police are urging anyone discovering new damage to their parked vehicle in that area to contact the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office at (301)-777-1585.