April 14th, 2024 by WCBC Radio
On Saturday, April 13, 2024 at approximately 6:18 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to an establishment on Valley Street for a disturbance. When officers arrived on scene, they observed Samantha Booker and Desirae Washington yelling and attempting to start fights with other people. Booker and Washington were told multiple times by officers to leave the property. Booker and Washington eventually went to the other side of the street. During the investigation, an alleged victim reported that Washington had spit on him. Booker and Washington began yelling again from across the street. Booker and Washington were placed under arrest. Washington resisted arrest, but officers were able to take her into custody. They were transported to police headquarters for processing. Booker was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial. Washington was transported to Central Booking. She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and posted a $3,000 unsecured personal bond.
ARRESTED: Samantha Leigh Booker AGE: 36 Cumberland, MD
CHARGES: Disorderly Conduct
ARRESTED: Desirae Nicole Washington AGE: 38 Cumberland, MD
CHARGES: Assault-2nd Degree, Resist Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Fail to Obey a Reasonable/Lawful Order
