Cumberland

Ridgeley woman charged with burglary after breaking into Cumberland home

Cumberland Police Issue Criminal Summons for Burglary

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons to Mariah Nicole Davis on Monday. This action follows an investigation of a breaking and entering incident that happened on March 5, 2025, on Spring Street.

The police investigation revealed Davis’ property inside the residence and an exchange of text messages between Davis and the victim. These messages showed Davis admitting to being inside the residence.

As a result, charges were filed at the District Court against Davis, who hails from Ridgeley, WV. The suspect, aged 26, signed for the summons and was subsequently released, pending a trial for fourth-degree burglary.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge in Cumberland

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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Citation in Cumberland

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Tuesday due to a traffic violation observed in the Centre Street area.

Upon conclusion of the traffic stop, officers requested the driver’s consent to search the vehicle. During this consent search, suspected crack cocaine was discovered.

Daryl Boyer, a 63-year-old resident of Cumberland, Maryland, was arrested following the discovery. He was taken to police headquarters, issued a criminal citation for possession, and released pending a District Court trial.

Cumberland Police Serve Arrest Warrant

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Cumberland Police Serve Arrest Warrant

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Daniel Sweitzer on Thursday. The warrant was related to a theft incident reported on November 21.

The alleged victim claimed their property was stolen, and Daniel Sweitzer was identified as the suspect. Following investigations, charges were filed at the District Court of Allegany County.

Sweitzer, aged 43, from Bedford, PA, was arrested and taken to Central Booking. He appeared before a District Court Commissioner and posted a $5,000 unsecured personal bond.

The charge against Sweitzer is for theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500.

Cumberland Police Investigate Hit and Run Incident

Cumberland Police Investigate Hit and Run Incident

**Cumberland, MD** – Authorities from the Cumberland Police Department are currently investigating a hit and run incident that took place on Friday. Around 8:52 PM, officers responded to a motor vehicle crash on the 100 Block of Bedford Street.

Police stated that a dark-colored two-door Jeep Wrangler struck a parked car and proceeded onto Centre Street without stopping. The incident is under investigation as officials work to gather more information.

The department seeks the assistance of the public in identifying the vehicle and driver involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.

Man Arrested for Arson at Cumberland Church

Man Arrested for Arson at Cumberland Church

**Cumberland, MD** – A man has been arrested in connection with the deliberate burning of a tree at Radiant Life Church located on Park Street in Cumberland. Dalton Richard Eugene Gates, 32, was identified as the suspect after an investigation that utilized both surveillance footage and a fortuitous discovery on Facebook.

The incident occurred on December 9, just after 5:00 p.m., when a tree was found on fire at the church. The City of Cumberland Fire Department responded quickly to extinguish the blaze. The investigation, led by the Cumberland Fire Marshal’s Office, determined the fire was intentional and sought the help of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

The investigation gained significant traction when Deputy State Fire Marshal Adam Rounds recognized the suspect’s image on the BCFP Reality News Facebook page. This discovery enabled collaboration with local authorities, including the Pennsylvania State Police and Bedford Borough Police, ultimately identifying and locating Gates.

Gates was apprehended on Thursday by the Pennsylvania State Police and is currently in custody at Bedford County Correctional Facility, awaiting extradition. He faces charges of malicious destruction of property and second-degree malicious burning.

Property destruction, theft, and trespassing lead to multiple arrests in Cumberland

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Police Activity: Arrests and Summons Issued

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department served several arrest warrants and criminal summonses this week for various offenses. On Tuesday, Garry Legeer III was arrested in relation to an incident concerning property destruction on November 30. This incident, reported at approximately 3:12 PM, involved slashed tires on a vehicle, which led to charges being filed against Legeer. He posted a $2,500 unsecured personal bond after appearing before a District Court Commissioner.

Also on Tuesday, a criminal summons was served to Joshua Hoenicka. A private citizen had filed charges of theft under $100 against Hoenicka at the District Court of Allegany County. Hoenicka was released after signing for his summons while awaiting trial.

On the same day, Malik Freeman was served a criminal summons related to a trespassing incident at a business on Greene Street. This incident took place on November 30 around 12:16 PM. Despite Freeman leaving the property when officers arrived, charges were pursued as police confirmed that a no-trespassing letter had been issued to him previously.

Additionally, Jeremy Crosten was arrested on Tuesday for possession of suspected cocaine and drug parap