August 12th, 2025 by WCBC Radio
On Monday, August 11, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Baltimore Street and Queen City Drive for the report of an assault with a knife. Upon arrival, Officers were able to obtain a description of the suspect, which was relayed to other responding officers. An Officer observed the suspect fleeing the area into a posted no trespassing property and was able to apprehend him. The male was placed under arrest and identified as Albert Upshure. He was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, where he was held on a temporary commitment pending a bond review.
ARRESTED: Albert Upshure AGE: 66 Cumberland, Maryland
CHARGES: Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Disorderly Conduct, Disturb the Peace, Trespass Posted Property, Obstructing and Hindering.
August 23rd, 2023 by WCBC Radio
On Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, The Cumberland City Police responded to the 100 block of Baltimore St for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim of the alleged assault. The victim advised officers that they were walking in the area with a male subject when an argument had initiated over wanting to go home. The argument escalated and the male subject began to assault the victim, throwing them to the ground and punching them. The victim advised they were able to escape from the male and had a passerby call 911 for help. The male subject then fled the area on foot. Officers searched the area and were able to locate the suspect walking nearby. Michael James Connolly, 38, of Pittsburgh PA, was then placed under arrest. Connolly was taken to Central Booking at the Allegany County Detention Center where he awaits his Initial Appearance with the District Court Commissioner.
Arrested: Michael James Connolly Age: 38
Charges: Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree.
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