Cumberland, MD – On Sunday evening, a violent brawl involving baseball bats and knives erupted at a home on Barnes Drive, leaving several people injured and sending one to a trauma center by helicopter.
Deputies with the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office arrived at 15800 Barnes Drive around 7:51 p.m. after reports of a large fight. Multiple injured victims were found at the scene, prompting an immediate call for emergency medical crews. Several were taken to UPMC for treatment, while one was airlifted by Trooper 5 to Ruby Memorial Hospital.
While deputies were still securing the scene, another assault broke out nearby, resulting in further arrests. After a rapid investigation, seven people from Cumberland were taken into custody.
Those arrested include:
- Cody D. Ravenscroft, 28 – charged with second-degree assault, affray, and disorderly conduct
- Eli J. Block, 20 – charged with second-degree assault, affray, and disorderly conduct
- Serena M. Gundersen, 20 – charged with first- and second-degree assault, affray, disorderly conduct, and reckless endangerment
- Benjamin D. Miller, 21 – charged with first- and second-degree assault, affray, and disorderly conduct
- Stacey R. Kimmell, 49 – charged with first- and second-degree assault, affray, and disorderly conduct
- Stephen D. Miller, 62 – charged with first- and second-degree assault, affray, and disorderly conduct
- Bryce D. Brady, 24 – charged with first- and second-degree assault, affray, and disorderly conduct
The Sheriff’s Office has not released details on what sparked the altercation.
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Key Points
- Seven people were arrested after a large fight involving bats and knives in Cumberland
- Multiple victims were injured, with one airlifted to a trauma center
- A second assault occurred while deputies were still on the scene
