Cumberland police blotter: here's what's happening
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Cumberland Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

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October 17, 2024

Cumberland, MD – The Cumberland Police Department responded to a theft incident on Virginia Avenue Tuesday night around 11:50 PM. Lyndia Santiago, aged 37 from Cumberland, was identified and accused of taking items from a store without paying.

A store employee provided a description and vehicle information, which led to Santiago’s location. She was issued a citation for theft with charges between $100 and less than $1,500 and released pending trial at District Court.

Additionally, the police served an arrest warrant on Phillip William Lindner on Wednesday. This warrant stemmed from an investigation into thefts on Country Club Road.

Lindner, aged 43 from Cumberland, was charged with two counts of second-degree burglary and theft under $1,500. He was taken to Central Booking and later remanded to Allegany Detention Center without bond.

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