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Cumberland Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

November 7, 2024

Cumberland, MD – The Cumberland Police Department reported a series of arrests in recent days involving assaults, resisting arrest, failure to appear, and impaired driving.

On Tuesday, officers responded to the 700 Block of East First Street to a fight. Shellie Manning, Brian James, and Angel Page were arrested for allegedly assaulting a female victim. They were charged with first and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and false imprisonment. All three suspects were held at the Allegany County Detention Center.

On the same day, officers were called to Boone Street for a domestic disturbance involving Dion Alves. Alves was arrested after reportedly appearing under the influence and acting disorderly. He faces charges including obstructing and hindering, resisting arrest, and CDS possession.

On Wednesday, police served an arrest warrant on Michael Haymond for failing to appear for a trial regarding CDS possession from April. Haymond was taken to the detention center awaiting his court appearance.

Additional arrests include Jacqualine Clay for DUI and David Gearing for impaired driving and CDS possession in separate incidents. Clay was released pending trial, while Gearing received citations and is awaiting trial.

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