Sunday Police Report

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Cumberland Police Department Officers arrested Seth Michael for a series of incidents that had occurred in the previous days. On November 6th, 2026, Officers responded to the 700 Block of Park Street for a report of a male smashing pumpkins. It was later learned the male had thrown pumpkins at a business and a vehicle. He then entered a business, attempted to make a purchase, but then destroyed the products before leaving the area. A second incident was later reported in the double-digit block of Bedford Street, where the same male was observed urinating in a nearby lobby.

 

Once Michael was identified, he was located in the area of North Mechanic Street, where he was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, where he was held on a $5,000 bond.

 

 

ARRESTED: Seth Ryan Michael, 29, Cumberland, MD.

CHARGES: Disorderly Conduct (x2), Urinating in Public, Indecent Exposure, Food Sealed Opening, Theft Less than $100, Littering, Malicious Destruction of Property, Disturb the Peace (x2), Interference with City Employee.

 

Warrant Arrest

 

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, Cumberland Police Department Officers served a bench warrant on John Augustine. The warrant was issued after Augustine failed to appear in court on August 27, 2025, in an indecent exposure incident. He was arrested and taken before a district court commissioner, where he was later released on a $5,000 unsecured bond pending his trial.

 

ARRESTED: John Jason Augustine, 50, Ellerslie, MD.

CHARGE: Failure to Appear (Indecent Exposure)