CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department has issued the following police blotter reports regarding incidents that involved police response over the past several days. These incidents were reported and released as-is by the department. The CPD responds to numerous calls per day for police service. This list does not represent all calls for service during that period. The CPD reminds residents that all suspects listed in this police blotter are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On September 5th, 2022 the Cumberland Police were contacted by a male at the Police Station. The male subject advised that he had been assaulted by Crystal Nicole Rymer, age 31 of Cumberland, MD. According to the male victim, he and Rymer had an argument while on Frederick St, in the downtown area. During the argument, Rymer pulled a knife and threatened to stab the male. A brief struggle ensued and he was able to get the knife away from her, however he sustained minor injuries due to the incident. An application of charges was filed and an Arrest Warrant was issued. On September 6th, 2022, Rymer was arrested on the Warrant. She was charged with First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon with the Intent to Injure. She was taken to Central Booking for her initial appearance before the District Court Commissioner and held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.
Arrested: Crystal Nicole Rymer Age: 31 Cumberland, MD
Charges: First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon with the Intent to Injure
The Cumberland Police served an Arrest Warrant on Patricia Pearle Sisler, age 50, of Cumberland, MD. Sisler was charged with Threat of Mass Destruction and Disturbing the Peace. The charges were a result of an incident that occurred at a local medical facility. Sisler threatened staff and made statements of using a bomb to blow the facility up. It was determined at the time that she was not in possession of any explosives. Charges were filed and an Arrest Warrant was issued. Sisler was taken to Central Booking for her initial appearance before the District Court Commissioner. She was held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.
Arrested: Patricia Pearle Sisler Age: 50 Cumberland, MD
Charges: Threat of Mass Destruction and Disturbing the Peace
Motor Vehicle Crash/DUI
On September 7, 2022 the Cumberland Police responded to I 68 W/B at the Downtown Exit for a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival the Officers found the vehicle unattended with heavy damage. After searching the area, Officers located John Melvin Buckbee, age 51, of Cumberland, MD walking in the downtown area. After speaking with Buckbee it was determined that he was the operator of the vehicle. Officers also observed signs of impairment while speaking with him. Based on the Officer’s observations, Buckbee was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued several citations and released.
Criminal Summons
The Cumberland Police served a Criminal Summons on Nicholas Craig Moreland, age 31 of Cumberland, MD. The Summons charged Moreland with three counts of Malicious Destruction of Property. The charges were a result of an investigation on August 31st, 2022, where windows were broken on three downtown businesses. When Officers reviewed video footage, Moreland was observed throwing rocks at the windows, resulting in over $1,000 in damages. Charges