Police say repeated refusal to leave council session led to multiple charges.
CUMBERLAND, Md. – A Cumberland man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly disrupting a City Council meeting at City Hall and refusing repeated lawful orders to leave, according to the Cumberland Police Department.
The incident occurred April 7 while an officer was assigned to the council meeting. Police identified the individual as John Cody Readd, 32, of Cumberland. Officials said his behavior caused a disturbance during the public session, prompting intervention.
Arrest at City Council meeting
According to the Cumberland Police Department, Readd was instructed multiple times to leave City Hall due to his conduct but refused to comply. The officer then placed him under arrest at the scene.
Readd was transported to police headquarters for processing before being taken to Central Booking. A District Court Commissioner later conducted a bond hearing, after which Readd was held on a temporary commitment.
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Key Points
• Cumberland man arrested after disrupting City Council meeting at City Hall
• Police say he refused multiple lawful orders to leave the premises
• Charges include disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order
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Charges and court process
Readd faces several charges under Maryland law, including trespass at a public agency during hours of operation, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace by loud noise, and failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order.
The case will proceed through the District Court of Allegany County following the initial hearing. Authorities have not released additional details about the nature of the disruption.