On Saturday, July 20, 2024 at approximately 9:32 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 400 block of Avirett Avenue for a suspicious male subject in a vehicle.  Officers contacted the subject who was identified as Matthew Brehm.  Police were able to observe in plain view that Brehm was in possession of a glass smoking pipe commonly used to smoke crack cocaine.  Brehm was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial.   ARRESTED:  Matthew James Brehm       AGE:  44            Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  CDS: Possess Paraphernalia

On Saturday, July 20, 2024 at approximately 10:07 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department was on patrol in the area of Queen City Drive when they observed a male subject, Rodney Smith, walk across the train tracks.  The area is posted “CSX Property No Trespassing”.  The officer contacted Smith and issued him a criminal citation.  He was then released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Rodney Lee Smith        AGE: 57        Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Trespass: Posted Property  

The project manager has been named for the River Park project at Canal Place.  EcoLogix will be the consulting firm advising the development of the River Park project along the Potomac River.  EcoLogix has been in business for 25 years.

The Allegany County and Ag Expo wraps up this weekend.  Saturday night will feature a demolition derby beginning at 7:30.

ASSAULT ARREST   On Friday, July 19, 2024 at approximately 11:50 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of S. Central Avenue for an assault.  Police contacted the alleged victim who reported that he had been assaulted by Rachael McKenzie.  Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries.  After further investigation, McKenzie was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond.   ARRESTED:  Rachael Lynn McKenzie     AGE: 41        Cumberland, MD CHARGES:…

Governor Wes Moore today congratulated Belgian-based company Cenergy Holdings on its plans to establish a cable manufacturing facility in Maryland. Its U.S. subsidiary, Hellenic Cables Americas, has officially acquired a 38 acre property in Wagner’s Point along the Patapsco River in Baltimore City, where it will support hundreds of direct and indirect jobs. “Maryland is proud to partner with Cenergy Holdings and Hellenic Cables to build a cleaner, greener, and more equitable future for all. By working together, we will create new jobs, make Maryland more competitive, and provide fresh pathways to work, wages, and wealth for more Baltimoreans,” said Gov. Moore. “Climate justice…

According to a UPMC Spokesperson,  UPMC has been impacted by the worldwide CrowdStrike cybersecurity outage affecting fewer than 10% of its Microsoft Windows-based devices at some of  their facilities. UPMC’s IT team intervened early to mitigate the problem and is restoring servers and PCs. Patient care has not been affected and the facilities are operational. The emergency departments are open and appointments and procedures will proceed as scheduled.

Thursday, July 18, 2024 Jason Scott Morris Jr., 26 of Westernport, was served 2 District Court Warrants: 1. Motor Vehicle/Unlawful Taking – MSP Warrant 2. Trespass – Private Property On 07/18/24 at approximately 7:40 A.M. the Allegany County Combined Warrant Unit received information that Morris, who has a history of fleeing and eluding law enforcement, was seen in an old blue SUV parked on a dirt access road off Klondike Road in the Frostburg area. The Warrant Unit with the assistance of the Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputies responded to that area. Law enforcement officers walked up the access road, while…

Martin’s Markets on Park Street is currently undergoing a remodel.  The process began back in June and is expected to be completed in October.  Giant Company Public Relations Manager Ashley Flower says the goal of the remodel is to refresh the look of the store and provide an enhanced shopping experience. Several departments including meat, seafood, bakery and health and beauty will be expanded. Digital screens are being added throughout the store to highlight products, deals, and provide meal inspiration.

New statewide emergency medical services protocols have rolled out to first responders in West Virginia. The design of the new protocols will provide faster decision-making capabilities in the field, allowing responders to think critically and address communication barriers in areas with limited telecommunications access. The new protocols are part of Governor Jim Justice’s “Answer The Call” initiative to expand EMS capacity.