Cumberland, MD – The Cumberland Police Department has released information about several minor crimes committed on Saturday, April 9th. These events are published as is, as provided by the department to ensure accuracy.
Criminal Summons Served
On April 8th, 2022 the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Samantha Marie Phillips. The Criminal Summons was issued for an incident that occurred in the 200 block of E. Industrial Blvd. in March 2022. During that incident, it was alleged that Phillips had assaulted another subject in the residence. An application for charges was filed and the Criminal Summons was issued.
Samantha Marie Phillips, age 22, Cumberland, MD
Charges: Assault 2nd degree, Trespass/private property
Warrant Served
On April 8th, 2022 the Cumberland Police Department served an Allegany County District Court Bench Warrant on Jessica Lynn Miller. The Bench Warrant was issued after Miller failed to comply with her conditions of release, related to a previous theft case. Miller was placed under arrest and taken before the Allegany County District Court Commissioner for an initial bond hearing. Miller was ultimately remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center.
Jessica Lynn Miller, age 37, Cumberland, MD
Charge: Bench Warrant Violation of Conditions of Release
Warrant Served
On April 8th, 2022 the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court arrest warrant on Daniel Gary Smith. The arrest warrant was issued on April 7th, 2022 by the Circuit Court for Smith violating the conditions of his probation. Smith was placed under arrest and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond, per the arrest warrant.
Daniel Gary Smith, age 55, Cumberland, MD
Charge: Violation of Probation
DUI/CDS/Firearms Arrest
On April 9th, 2022 an officer of the Cumberland Police Department observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations. A traffic stop was affected and contact was made with the driver, Jaron Watkins. Upon making contact with Watkins, the officer detected the odor of alcohol coming from Watkins’ person, as well as the odor of marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. The search yielded over 200 grams of packaged marijuana, and a loaded handgun. Watkins was placed under arrest and transported to central booking to await a bond hearing. Watkins was released after posting $10,000 bail.
Jaron Lajaris-Jacob Watkins, age 28, Fairmont Heights, MD
Charges: Loaded handgun in vehicle, Handgun in vehicle, CDS distribution with firearm, Firearm/drug traffic crime, CDS poss. with intent to distribute, CDS poss. Marijuana over 10 grams
Burglary/Trespassing Arrest
On April 9th, 2022 officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a Boone Street residence for the report of a breaking and entering. Upon officers making contact with the resident, they were advised that a subject, identified as Daniel Ray Izat, had knocked on the front door. When the resident answered the door Izat advised that he used to live on Boone Street. Izat then walked past the resident, sat in a chair, and fell asleep. The resident advised that he did not know Izat, and that Izat did not have permission to be in the residence. Officers made contact with Izat, who was still asleep in the chair, and placed him under arrest. Izat was transported to Central Booking for a bond hearing. Izat was ultimately remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond.
Daniel Ray Izat, age 46, Cumberland, MD
Charges: Burglary 4th degree, Trespassing
Assist CFD
On April 9th, 2022 officers of the Cumberland Police Department assisted CFD with an incident where a subject was trapped beneath a vehicle. The subject was working on the vehicle, when it slipped out of gear and rolled on top of him. Officers assisted CFD in getting the truck off of the subject.