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Pennsylvania Ave Assault Arrest

July 18th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

On Thursday, July 17th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 10 block of Pennsylvania Ave for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that subjects in the home had gotten into a verbal altercation and a female had been locked out of the home. The female then began to scream and beat on the door and damage the property, eventually gaining entry into the home. The female then began to assault the male, causing him visible injuries. As a result of the investigation, Sara Denelle Smith, 38, of Oakland MD, was placed under arrest. She was taken to the Central Booking unit at the Allegany County Detention Center, where she is awaiting an Initial Appearance to determine bond.

ARRESTED -   Sara Denelle Smith,       W/F 38 yo
CHARGES -   Assault 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct.

September 13th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

On 09/12/2023 at approximately 9:00 PM the Cumberland City Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Pennsylvania Ave for an assault in progress. Upon arrival there were no active assaults. Officers spoke to witnesses who provided video footage of the assault. Officers then contacted Thomas Lancaster 4th and Timothy Holtschneider. Officers observed visible injuries on both parties. They were arrested and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. During a search incident to arrest a suspected Clonazepam pill was located on Lancaster. Holtschneider was seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his own recognizance. Lancaster was seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his own recognizance

Arrested – Thomas Victor Lancaster IV (27) Cumberland, MD
Charges – Assault 2nd Degree, Affray, Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct, CDS Possession not Cannabis

Arrested – Timothy Dale Holtschneider (51) Cumberland, MD
Charges – Assault 2nd Degree, Affray, Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct


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