Man caught inside restricted zone near tourist rail line
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Man caught inside restricted zone near tourist rail line

Cumberland man arrested for trespassing near scenic railroad

CUMBERLAND, MD — A man was arrested Wednesday after being found in a restricted area near the city’s scenic railroad while officers were on routine foot patrol.

Police say they observed a man standing in a location clearly marked “No Trespassing” during a midday patrol. He was identified as 28-year-old Nathan Michael Tallman of Cumberland.

Tallman was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters. He was later released on a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

No injuries or property damage were reported in the incident.


Key Points

  • Nathan Tallman, 28, was arrested for trespassing near Cumberland’s scenic railroad
  • Officers found him in a clearly marked restricted area during a foot patrol
  • He was released on a criminal citation and faces court proceedings
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