Allegany county man remanded following warrant arrest
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Allegany County man remanded following warrant arrest

February 13, 2026

Assault probation case sends Cumberland man to jail without bond

CUMBERLAND, MD — A 37-year-old Cumberland man was arrested Thursday on a bench warrant alleging he violated probation tied to a prior second-degree assault conviction.

Brian Alan James was taken into custody Feb. 12 on a warrant issued by the Allegany County Circuit Court on Jan. 7. The warrant alleges he violated terms and conditions of probation connected to the assault conviction.

James was brought before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance and was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is being held without bond.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.


Key Points

  • Brian Alan James, 37, was arrested on a probation violation warrant
  • The warrant is tied to a prior second-degree assault conviction
  • He is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center
Kristen Harrison-Oneal

Kristen Harrison-Oneal

Kristen Oneal is a freelance writer for Shore News Network and longtime blogger and editor of her local business chamber of commerce. She is a stay-at-home mom and amateur news junkie.