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Frostburg Man Arrested on CDS After Accident

September 25th, 2020 by WCBC Radio

On Thursday, September 24, 2020, the Cumberland City Police responded to a business at Bedford Street and Naves Crossroads for a motor vehicle accident.  Upon arrival officers contacted the operator identified as Matthew Murray, age 53 of Frostburg, Maryland.  While investigating the accident, officers suspected that Murray was possibly driving impaired.  Officers further discovered Murray was in possession of controlled dangerous substances.  Officers conducted roadside test which further indicated that Murray was operating the vehicle impaired.  Subsequently, Murray was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance not marijuana. He was also charged with traffic charges related to impaired driving and the motor vehicle crash.  Murray was later provided his Initial Appearance in District Court and released on his own recognizance pending trial.