CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND – Yesterday, Cumberland Police arrested 57-year-old Donna Michelle Herring after responding to a disturbance at an establishment on Valley Street. Herring allegedly brandished a knife and threatened to stab a victim during the altercation. She was charged with Assault -1st Degree, Assault-2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Disorderly Conduct, and Intoxicated Public Disturbance.
Officers arrived at the scene and spoke with those involved and witnesses. According to reports, Herring created a disturbance, pulled out a knife, and began waving it around. The alleged victim claimed that Herring pointed the knife at him and threatened to stab him. After further investigation, Herring was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing.
Herring was later taken to Central Booking to await her bond hearing. A District Court Commissioner remanded her to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $2,500 bond.