Cumberland police arrest multiple individuals on various charges — Cumberland Police Department police vehicle.

CUMBERLAND, MD – Authorities arrested several individuals on October 13 in connection with separate incidents involving assault, threats of violence, and failure to appear in court.

Joseph Henry Dowell, 61, was arrested on an active warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred October 12. Officers responded to a report of an assault in the 300 block of Fayette Street.

The victim reported Dowell had struck her in the face multiple times and had choked her, resulting in visible injuries. Dowell fled prior to police arrival, and a warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.

Dowell was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance. He was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.

In a separate incident on the same day, Ronald Alan Kelly, 48, was arrested for allegedly making threats concerning explosive devices. Officers spoke to a witness who reported Kelly’s statements regarding his intent to set off the devices.

Kelly was taken to a medical facility for evaluation before being arrested on an active warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court. He too appeared before a District Court Commissioner, where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.

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Barbara L. Webb, 46, was arrested on an active warrant for an altercation that occurred the same day. The warrant alleged involvement in an incident where a male was assaulted with pepper spray. Webb was released on a $7,500 unsecured bond after her Initial Appearance.

Nathin William Schroth, 20, was apprehended on a bench warrant issued on September 11 for failure to appear in Circuit Court regarding a previous charge of First Degree Assault. He was taken to the Allegany County Detention Center after his Initial Appearance, where he currently remains without bond.

Jeremy Allen Yetter, 39, was also arrested under two active bench warrants for failing to appear in District Court in September. He is reported to have missed court dates related to a charge of driving an uninsured vehicle, but was released on his own recognizance after his appearance.

Law enforcement remains vigilant as investigations continue into these incidents.

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