Assault convict back behind bars after breaking probation terms — Police Handcuffs- File Photo - Arrest

Cumberland man jailed without bond after probation violation arrest

Cumberland, MD — A 33-year-old Cumberland man is back behind bars after being arrested Thursday on a bench warrant for allegedly violating the terms of his probation related to a prior assault conviction.

Matthew Ryan O’Reilly was taken into custody by Cumberland Police on January 15, 2026, following the issuance of a bench warrant by the Allegany County District Court earlier in the week. The warrant stems from O’Reilly’s failure to comply with conditions set by the court following a conviction for second-degree assault.

After his arrest, O’Reilly was brought before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance. He was ordered held without bond and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center, where he remains in custody.

Specific details regarding the nature of the probation violation were not released by police.

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Key Points

Matthew Ryan O’Reilly, 33, was arrested on a bench warrant for violating probation related to an assault conviction
He was taken into custody on January 15 and is being held at the Allegany County Detention Center
O’Reilly is currently being held without bond following his initial court appearance

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