CUMBERLAND, MD – A domestic assault incident led to the arrest of a Cumberland man after a standoff with police on Shriver Avenue. Officers responded to a report of domestic violence on Monday afternoon.
The complainant reported that Malachi David Thorton, 28, allegedly barricaded himself inside his residence with a six-month-old child. Upon the arrival of officers, the child was returned to the victim.
Thorton retreated into the home and locked the door, prompting police to escalate their response. Officers discovered that Thorton had an active arrest warrant at the time of the incident.
While on-scene, Thorton exited onto the rooftop with a knife and threatened officers, before returning inside the residence. In response to the situation, the Cumberland Police Emergency Response Team and Crisis Negotiators were deployed.
After several hours of negotiations, Thorton was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center for a bond review.
