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City man arrested on child abuse charges

June 17th, 2015 by WCBC Radio

SUMMONS SERVICE

On Tuesday June 16, 2015, Cumberland City Police served a Criminal Summons on Jesse Dom, age 34 of Cumberland.   The summons was issued as a result of a June 14, 2015 Theft incident that occurred at a business on Park Street.  Investigation into this matter revealed that Dom was observed leaving the business without paying for services rendered.  Dom was served and released pending trial at the Allegany County District Court.

Jesse Dom, age 34.  Cumberland, Maryland.

CHARGE:  Theft less than $100.00 dollars.

 

WARRANT SERVICE

On Tuesday June 16, 2015, Cumberland City Police served an arrest warrant on Michael Harper Jr., age 23 of Cumberland.  On June 1, 2015, Cumberland City police investigated a reported child abuse complaint.  Investigation into this matter revealed that Harper allegedly beat his girlfriend’s four year old son at different times over the course of three days.  The child’s father observed bruising upon picking him up from the split custody agreement he has with the mother and notified authorities.  Officers learned that the incident occurred at a location on Queen City Pavement.  Harper was processed, served and taken to the Allegany County District Court Commissioner’s Office for a bond hearing.  He was held on a $50,000 dollar bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.  The child was  taken to the Western Maryland Regional Center for a medical observation and released.

Michael Harper Jr., age 23.  Cumberland, Maryland. 

CHARGES:  Assault 2nd Degree, 2nd Degree Child Abuse.

 

THEFT/CDS

On Wednesday June 17, 2015, at 12:16 am, Cumberland City Police responded to a business on Virginia Avenue for a Theft.  Investigation into this matter revealed that Xavier Vanpelt, age 19, was observed exiting the store with store owned items without paying for them.  A search incident to arrest was conducted and a quantity of Marihuana was recovered.  Vanpelt was cited and released pending trial at the Allegany County District Court.

Xavier Vanpelt, age 19.  Cumberland, Maryland.

CHARGE:  Theft less than $100.00.  Criminally cited for Possession of Marihuana less than 10 grams.

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