October 14th, 2025 by WCBC Radio
On Monday, October 13th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Joseph Henry Dowell, 61, of Cumberland MD. Dowell was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on October 12th, 2025. During that incident, officers with the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 300 block of Fayette St for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted a female victim who advised she had been assaulted by Dowell inside the home. The victim advised they had been struck in the face multiple times and also choked, which caused visible injuries. The victim was able to get away from Dowell and locked themselves in another room to call police. Dowell fled the scene prior to officers arrival on scene. As a result, an application for charges was submitted with the District Court and a warrant issued for Dowell's arrest. Dowell was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond.
ARRESTED - Joseph Henry Dowell, 61yo.
CHARGES - Assault 1st Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Assault 2nd Degree.
July 4th, 2025 by WCBC Radio
On July 4th, 2025 at approximately 12:57 a.m., the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 500 block of Fayette Street for an assault. Upon arrival officers made contact with Ricky Allen Broadwater. Broadwater advised that there had been an assault and the other party had left the scene. Officers interviewed Broadwater and then made contact with the other party. The other party advised that they were grabbed by Broadwater while they were sleeping, while speaking with them the officer observed bruising and fresh blood on the victim's arm. At this time, It was determined that Broadwater was the primary aggressor, and he was placed under arrest. He was transported to Central Booking and is currently awaiting a bail review.
NAME: Ricky Allen Broadwater AGE: 46 Cumberland, MD
CHARGE: Assault 2nd Degree
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