Bridge Street Assault Arrest

On Monday, October 19, 2026, Cumberland Police Department Officers were on a foot patrol in the area of a park in the area of Bridge Street when they were approached by Deron Elbin, who advised he was assaulted. Officers then located a witness who advised that they observed Elbin swing a knife at a victim several times over an argument. Elbin was detained while the victim was located. The victim advised that he was in an argument with Elbin when he then produced a kitchen knife and began swinging it at him. As a result, Elbin was placed under arrest and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, where he was held without bond pending his trial.

ARRESTED: Deron Michael Elbin, 51, Cumberland, MD.
CHARGES: Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment.