August 24th, 2025 by WCBC Radio
**ADULT ARREST**
On Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Anthony Eugene Smith, 60, of Cumberland, MD. Smith was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on August 22nd, 2025. On that date, officers responded to the 600 block of Bedford Street to check on the well-being of a male subject sleeping in a vehicle. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the subject and identified him as Smith. Smith was found to have difficulty conversing with officers and staying awake. At that time, a Cumberland Fire Department ambulance was called to respond to the scene and evaluate Smith. When officers had him exit the vehicle, they observed items of CDS paraphernalia inside the vehicle, where Smith was seated. The officers then ordered the subject to place his hands behind his back. At that time, Smith pulled a plastic baggie from his pocket and attempted to swallow it. Smith then attempted to pull away from officers and flee the scene. After a brief struggle, officers were able to get possession of the baggie and detain Smith. The plastic baggie was then found to contain a quantity of suspected crack cocaine. As a result, Smith was transported to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation, and an application for charges was submitted with the District Court for the issuance of a warrant. On this date, the warrant was served and Smith was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance. He was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond.
ARRESTED - Anthony Eugene Smith, 60yo.
CHARGES - CDS Possession not Cannabis x2, CDS Possession-Paraphernalia, Resist Arrest, Obstructing & Hindering, Att-Alter Physical Evidence Crim. Proc.
January 20th, 2024 by WCBC Radio
BENCH WARRANT SERVED
On January 19th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Cassandra Kay Porter. The warrant was issued as a result of Porter violating terms of her probation passed on April 28, 2023 for original charges of assault. Porter was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center where she was held without bond.
NAME: Cassandra Kay Porter AGE: 42 Cumberland, MD
CHARGES: Assault 1st degree
BENCH WARRANT SERVED
On January 19th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Elaina Dawn Harper. The arrest warrant was issued as a result of a Grand Jury Indictment issued by the Allegany County Circuit Court. Harper was originally charged with several CDS related crimes. She was placed under arrest for the warrant and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center where she was remanded without bond.
NAME: Elaina Dawn Harper AGE: 28 Cumberland, MD
CHARGES: CDS possession not Marijuana, CDS possession with intent to distribute, CDS Distribution of a Narcotic
ARREST WARRANT SERVED
On January 19th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on John Hollis Newcomb II. The charges were issued after a private citizen filed for charges at District Court. Newcomb was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking. He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his own recognizance.
NAME: John Hollis Newcomb II AGE: 41 Cumberland, MD
CHARGES: Assault 2nd degree, Disorderly Conduct, Mace/Chemical- device intent to injure, Malicious Destruction of Property $1,000+
ARREST WARRANT SERVED
On January 19th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Samuel David Goetz. The warrant was issued after a Cumberland Police officer completed an investigation into a theft that occurred on December 11th, 2023 at 100 Beall Street Cumberland, MD. The victim reported the theft of his wallet to the officer. The officer then spoke with witnesses and reviewed video surveillance where they were able to positively identify Goetz as the suspect. The officer filed for charges at District Court. A warrant was issued, and Goetz was subsequently placed under arrest. He was transported to Central Booking and later seen by a District Court Commissioner. Goetz was later released on his own recognizance.
NAME: Samuel David Goetz AGE: 40 Cumberland, MD
CHARGES: Theft $100.00 to under $1,500.00
ARREST WARRANT SERVED
On January 19th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Willaim Foster Younger JR. The warrant was issued after officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 300 block of Bedford Street, on January 18th, 2024, for the report of an assault. An officer contacted the victim who identified Younger as the suspect. Through an investigation it was learned that an argument developed between the victim and Younger and he was asked to leave the residence. A struggle ensued and the victim was struck several times. The officer observed injuries consistent with the victim’s statement, and they attempted to locate Younger. Later, an officer filed for charges on Younger at District Court. An arrest warrant was issued and Younger was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking. He was seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center held without bond.
NAME: William Foster Younger Jr AGE: 60 Cumberland, MD
CHARGES: Assault 2nd degree, Disturbing the Peace, Trespassing, Attempted False Imprisonment
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