The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police have combined resources to target open and active warrants. As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Thursday, January 4, 2024 Robert Michael Bridges, 47 of Cumberland, was arrested on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation. His original conviction was for two (2) counts of Burglary-First Degree where he was sentenced to 20-years incarceration with all but 10-years suspended and 5-years supervised probation. He is currently being held without bond pending a bail review in Circuit Court. Brent Kevin Myers Jr., 36 of Frostburg, was arrested on…

Date: 01/04/2024    Time: 1705 Location / Address: 310 Park Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 Type of Incident: Structure fire Description of Structure / Property: Shed/outbuilding Owner / Occupants: Ricky Jones Injuries or Deaths: N/A Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $1,000     Contents: $500 Smoke Alarm Status: N/A Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A Arrests(s): None Primary Responding Fire Department: Cumberland City Fire Department  # of Alarms: 1     # of Firefighters: 6 Time to Control: 5 minutes Discovered By: Owner Area of Origin: Exterior of shed Preliminary Cause: Incendiary  Additional Information: Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call the Western Regional Office at 301-766-3888. Callers can remain anonymous.

On January 4th, 2024, officers with The Cumberland Police Department observed a 2005 Nissan commit a traffic violation Bellvue St. The vehicle was stopped and contact made with the operator, Karen Frances Moreland, 49, of Cumberland MD. During the course of the stop, a CPD K9 was utilized to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle which positively alerted to the presence of narcotics within the vehicle. During a subsequent search, an amount of used CDS paraphernalia was located inside the vehicle. As a result, Moreland was issued a criminal citation for the possession of CDS paraphernalia. She was…

On January 4th, 2024, The Cumberland Police Department responded to the 200 block of Virginia Ave for a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers observed a female subject there who was screaming and throwing items in public. When officers contacted the female, she quickly advanced toward them and threw soda on one of the officers. She then turned and attempted to leave the area on foot. She was ordered to stop but continued to try and leave the area. As a result, Cassandra Kay Porter, 42, was placed under arrest. At this time, Porter is being held at the Allegany County Detention…

On January 4th, 2024, The Cumberland Police responded to a business in the 200 block of Greene St for the report of a theft. Upon arrival on scene, Officers contacted an employee who advised a male subject was actively stealing items from the store. The officers then contacted the male subject and found that he had concealed numerous food items on his person. As a result, Matthew Schafer Zink, 40, was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters. He was issued a criminal citation for theft and released, pending trial in District Court. Arrested: Matthew Schafer Zink                       Age: 40…

On January 4th, 2024, The Cumberland Police Department responded to the UPMC Western Maryland hospital on Willowbrook Rd for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers contacted both medical and security personnel. Officers were advised that a male subject, identified as Eric Roger Marmaduke, 54, of Hagerstown MD, had been creating a disturbance in the facility, cursing at and threatening staff.  Officers then made contact with the subject who immediately became confrontational with officers. Marmaduke refused multiple requests from officers to leave the crowded waiting area to which he was disturbing. When           officers attempted to place Marmaduke under arrest,…

On Thursday, January 4th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police arrested Benjamin Jacob Reimer, 43, of Cumberland MD. Reimer was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County Circuit Court on January 2nd, 2024. The warrant alleged that Reimer violated the terms of his court ordered pre-trial release that stemmed from a previous assault charge. He was taken before the District Court Commissioner for his Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond. Arrested: Benjamin Jacob Reimer             Age: 43 Charges:  Bench Warrant – Violation of Pre-trial Release…

On January 4th, 2024, The Cumberland Police Department responded to a vacant residence in the 900 block of Maryland Ave for the report of a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject standing directly outside a broken window to the residence. The subject was found to be in possession of multiple blankets and CDS paraphernalia. When questioned, he stated he believed there were more subjects hiding inside. Officers detained the subject and made contact with the property owner who advised officers that the residence was not lived in and no persons were allowed inside. During a subsequent…

If the weather report holds true, Western Maryland will be getting its first significant snowfall of the winter over the weekend.  That’s good news for those who would like to take advantage of riding on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad this weekend.  Executive Director Wes Heinz tells WCBC that snowfall on the line to Frostburg is something not to be missed…    

While 2023 saw record lows in home sales across the country, experts say that could change with interest rates beginning to drop. The federal reserve is expected to cut interest rates up to three times this year, a point Jessica Lautz with the National Association of Realtors says is a good signal for would-be homeowners… Locally, current 30-year fixed interest rates are consistent across credit unions and banks – between 6.3 and 6.5%.  Chessie Credit Union Mortgage Supervisor Patty Kunis says right now is a good time to make a home purchase…