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Frederick Street Resident Charged With Assault

May 8th, 2016 by WCBC Radio

On Saturday, May 7, 2016 at approximately 10:20 PM, Cumberland Police Officers responded to an assault call at a residence on Frederick Street.

Upon interviewing the victim, he stated his wife assaulted him as they visited friends. He stated an argument began between them and his wife, Dawn McTaggart, began hitting him about the face. The victim suffered facial injuries and lacerations and was transported to the Western Maryland Health System as a result of the assault. Officers then located Dawn McTaggart and spoke to her about the incident.

McTaggart had visible injuries to her hand as a result of the assault. She was transported to the Western Maryland Health System as well. Charges were later filed on Dawn McTaggart and a criminal summons was issued and served on McTaggart. She signed for the summons and was released pending trial in Allegany County District Court.

 

Arrested:

Dawn S. McTaggart, 50, Cumberland, MD

Charges: Assault: Second Degree and Disturbing the Peace

 

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