Violent dispute leads to arrest of Maryland couple

Two sets of handcuffs.

CUMBERLAND, MD – A domestic incident resulted in the arrest of Jordan and Shantay Shook on Sunday evening. Officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to a reported assault around 8:51 PM in the 100 block of W. Reynolds Street.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with Jordan and Shantay Shook but initially determined that no assault had taken place. Police advised the couple to maintain peace at the residence and to prevent further disturbances.

At approximately 9:45 PM, officers returned to the residence due to another disturbance. Upon investigation, they found evidence of a mutual assault and observed injuries on both individuals.

Subsequently, both Jordan and Shantay Shook were arrested and taken to Central Booking. Shantay was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on personal recognizance, while Jordan remains in custody at the Allegany County Detention Center.

Jordan Shook faces multiple charges, including assault in the second degree and disorderly conduct. Shantay Shook faces the same charges as well.

In a separate incident, an arrest warrant was served on Tammy Iliff on Monday related to an assault that occurred on October 6. Officers had responded to an incident in the 200 block of Paca Street, where Iliff allegedly entered an apartment without permission and assaulted the victim.

Iliff was taken into custody and was later remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. She faces charged including first-degree assault and fourth-degree burglary.

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