July 31st, 2017 by WCBC Radio
On July 30, 2017 a Cumberland Police officer pulled over a vehicle for committing a traffic violation on E. Second Street. During the course of the traffic stop a police K-9 was utilized to conduct a scan of the vehicle. There was a positive alert for the presence of CDS and a search was conducted on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Troy William Olinger, Jr. was searched and CDS was located on his person and he was placed under arrest. A wanted check was done on a passenger in the vehicle and it was discovered Kevin Wayne Snider, Jr. had an active arrest warrant and was placed under arrest. Olinger was charged with possession of CDS, omitting a label on a prescription drug, and CDS paraphernalia. Snider’s warrant was from the Circuit Court for Allegany County for Failure to Appear for Child Support Contempt for which he failed to appear for a hearing on February 3, 2016. Olinger was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held on $250. Snider was taken to the Allegany County Detention Center to await his next appearance in Circuit Court.
Arrested:
Troy William Olinger, Jr., age: 26, Cumberland, MD
Kevin Wayne Snider, Jr., age: 27, Cumberland, MD
Charges: Olinger – CDS Possession Other Than Marijuana, CDS Possession of Paraphernalia, and CDS Remove Prescription Label
Snider – Failure to Appear for Child Support Contempt
Assault Arrest
On July 30, 2017 at approximately 7:00 PM the Cumberland Police responded to a residence on Bellevue Street for a disturbance. When police arrived they learned John Joseph Nicol and an adult female had been involved in an argument that turned physical. The altercation continued to an upstairs room and Nicol wouldn’t allow the female to leave the residence. He then put his hand over the female’s mouth and nose. The female was able to fight Nicol off of her and began screaming for help, hoping someone would hear and call the police. A person in the area heard the yelling and called the police. As police attempted to arrest Nicol he ran into the house and up the stairs. As one of the officers attempted to place him under arrest he grabbed the officer by the shoulder and pushed the officer. A brief struggle ensued and the officers were able to place him in custody without further incident. Nicol was arrested and charged with two counts of 2nd Degree Assault, Resisting Arrest, False Imprisonment, and Fail to Obey. The female sustained minor injuries that did not require medical treatment. The officer did not sustain any injuries as a result of the incident. Nicol was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond. He was taken to the Allegany County Detention Center pending his next appearance in District Court.
Arrested:
John Joseph Nicol, age: 53, Cumberland, MD
Charges: 2nd Degree Assault X2, Resisting Arrest, False Imprisonment, and Fail to Obey
Warrant Arrest
On July 30, 2017 the Cumberland Police served a bench warrant on Brittany Renee Murphy. She was located on Columbia Street and taken into custody without incident. The warrant charges her with Failing to Follow Conditions of Probation. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner where she was held on $1000 bond. She was taken to the Allegany County Detention Center pending her next appearance in District Court.
Arrested:
Brittany Renee Murphy, age: 25, Cumberland, MD
Charges: Bench Warrant for Failing to Follow Conditions of Probation
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