July 11th, 2022 by WCBC Radio
On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at approximately 8:50 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business on Virginia Avenue to check on the well-being of a male subject who was bothering customers. Police contacted the male and identified him as Ira Reed. Reed was advised by officers to leave the property and to not return. He was also told not to create any further disturbances. At approximately 11:21 PM, officers responded back to the business for a theft. The staff reported that the suspect stole a pack of cigarettes and fled. Police were able to identify the suspect as Ira Reed. Reed was unable to be located at this time. At approximately 11:39 PM, police responded back to the business for a disturbance. It was determined that Reed was once again involved. Police searched the area and located Reed in the area of Virginia Avenue and W. Third Street. Reed was arrested and transported to Central Booking at the Allegany County Detention Center. He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED: Ira Lee Reed AGE: 28 Fort Ashby, WV CHARGES: Fail to Obey a Reasonable & Lawful Order, Theft less than $100, Trespass: Private Property, CDS: Possess Paraphernalia, Disturb Peace/Disorderly, Disorderly Conduct ASSAULT ON POLICE ARREST
On Monday, July 11, 2022 at approximately 12:53 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business on Virginia Avenue to check on the well-being of male subject passed out in a vehicle. The Cumberland Fire Department also responded to the scene to evaluate the subject. Police contacted the subject and identified him as John Carbaugh. During their interaction with Carbaugh, he became very upset and began yelling and cursing at officers. While officers attempted to remove Carbaugh from his vehicle, he swung a closed fist and struck one of the officers. After a brief struggle, Carbaugh was removed from the vehicle and arrested. He was transported to the police station for processing. He was then transported to Central Booking. Carbaugh is currently awaiting his initial hearing. ARRESTED: John Thomas Carbaugh AGE: 68 Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault-2nd Degree, Disorderly Conduct, Fail to Obey a Reasonable & Lawful Order, Resist Arrest
