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Cumberland man charged with attempted murder; woman wanted on assault charges

May 24th, 2019 by WCBC Radio

On 5/23/19 at 11:06 pm Cumberland Police officers along with the Cumberland Fire Department responded to the area of Virginia Avenue for a report of an assault with injuries.  Upon arrival,  first responders discovered a 39-year-old who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. 

Investigation revealed that the victim had an argument with a family member, 17 year old Gavin Wayne Huckabay, outside of a Virginia Avenue residence when Gavin Huckabay began assaulting him with a knife causing the injuries.  Gavin Huckabay then fled the scene prior to police arrival.   

The victim was subsequently transported to Western Maryland Health Systems for treatment of his injuries and has since been released. 

Gavin Huckabay was located several hours later and was charged as an adult with attempted murder, first degree assault, possession of a dangerous weapon, and related charges.  He was taken before the District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond. 

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On 5/24/19 at 12:24 am the Cumberland Police Department and the Cumberland Fire Department responded to a residence on N. Chase Street for a report of a stabbing.  Upon arrival officers discovered a 24 year old male who was suffering from multiple stab wounds to his face and arms. 

Investigation revealed that the victim was at his residence when 24 year old Desiree Smith came to his apartment and assaulted him with a knife.  Ms. Smith then fled the area prior to police arrival. 

Police conducted a search of the area and were unable to locate the suspect.  Currently, Desiree Lynne Smith, age 24, of Cumberland is wanted for felony assault and related charges.  Anyone having information on her location is asked to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600. 

 

On 5/23/19 at 9:18 pm officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to a York Street residence for a report of a disturbance.  Upon arrival officers interviewed witnesses who reported that they had been in an argument with a family member, 27 year old, Veronica Susan Ford, when she allegedly displayed a knife and threatened to kill them and burn the house.  Ms. Ford then fled the scene prior to police arrival. 

As a result of the investigation, Veronica Susan Ford, age 27 of Cumberland is wanted for misdemeanor assault and threats of arson.  Anyone having information on her location is asked to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600. 

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On 5/21/19 at 12:51am Cumberland Police Officers along with the Cumberland Fire Department responded to the Wineow Street area where they met with a 38 year old female assault victim.  The female reported that she was walking in the area with some acquaintances when one of them attacked her causing significant injury.  The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the assault. 

As a result of the investigation an arrest warrant has been issued for 35 year old Nicholas Kenneth Donaldson of Cumberland charging him with felony assault and related charges.  Anyone having information on his location is asked to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.  

 

One Response to “Cumberland man charged with attempted murder; woman wanted on assault charges”

  1. May 26, 2019 at 3:02 pm, Terri Lynn Martin said:

    Dang…and Not even the Dog days of Summer!
    But, Seriously, I do pray that the Justice System doesn’t simply lock the 17yr old up for life without investigating the child’s HX & circumstances leading to this event & any mental health issues, etc…my kids know the child as an acquaintance and says these actions are quite surprising and out of character! You don’t wake up and stab a family member for no reason! … Too much life to be wasted! So sad!

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