Maryland Avenue CDS Arrest
On February 3rd, 2026 at approximately 8:15 a.m., a Cumberland Police officer conducted a traffic stop, in the area of Maryland Avenue. The officer made contact with the driver and passenger of the vehicle and observed indicators of deception. At that time, the officer requested a k-9 officer to the scene. A free air sniff of the vehicle was conducted and the K-9 made a positive alert. A search was initiated and a quantity of CDS was ultimately located on the passenger, Jais Allen Hott. Hott was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters. He was issued a citation for the possession of CDS and released pending trial at District Court.
NAME: Jais Allen Hott AGE: 28 Cumberland, MD
CHARGE: CDS possession not marijuana


