CUMBERLAND, MD – Shauwn Kirby Layton, 53, of Cumberland, was arrested yesterday evening by the Cumberland City Police for multiple offenses at a local business. The incident occurred around 5:45 PM in the 100 block of Baltimore Street.
Responding to reports of a disturbance, police arrived at the scene to find Layton behind a counter not accessible to customers, consuming an unpaid drink and verbally confronting the staff. Despite initial resistance, Layton complied with police commands and was taken into custody without further complications.
Layton faces charges including trespassing on private property, disorderly conduct, theft under $100, and failing to obey a lawful order. He is currently held at the Allegany County Detention Center, awaiting a hearing before a District Court Commissioner.
