Virginia man arrested after assault reported on washington street in cambridge
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Virginia man arrested after assault reported on Washington Street in Cambridge

An afternoon argument on Washington Street ended in handcuffs.
October 1, 2025
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Cambridge, MD – A 24-year-old Virginia man was arrested after police say he pulled a woman to the ground by her hair during an argument in Cambridge.

The Cambridge Police Department said the assault occurred on September 19 around 12:50 p.m. in the 100 block of Washington Street. Officers arriving at the scene spoke with the victim, who reported that Christopher Michael Orengo of Gladys, VA, had assaulted her while searching for a missing dog. According to police, Orengo allegedly grabbed the victim by the hair, causing her to fall to the ground.

Officers observed visible signs of injury and took Orengo into custody. He was transported to police headquarters for processing and later released on personal recognizance.

Orengo has been charged with second-degree assault.

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