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Seymour Street Assault Arrest

June 25th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Seymour St for the report of an assault. Upon arrival on scene, officers contacted multiple victims and witnesses. During the investigation, it was discovered that a male subject had assaulted two subjects at the home. During the incident, it was alleged that he began to assault the subjects and then attempted to hold one of the victims underwater while in a small backyard pool. As a result, Donald Joseph Pryor, 58, of Cumberland MD, was placed under arrest. During the arrest process, Pryor also assaulted a police officer. Pryor 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 -  Donald Joseph Pryor,       W/M 58 yo
CHARGES -  Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree x2, Assault 2nd Degree-LE/Fire/EMS.

May 12th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

On Saturday, May 11, 2024 at approximately 12:44 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Seymour Street for an assault.  Police contacted Rachel Brotemarkle and Donald Pryor.  Brotemarkle reported that she had been assaulted by Pryor.  Police contacted another alleged victim who reported that she had been assaulted by Brotemarkle.  Pryor and Brotemarkle were arrested and transported to Central Booking.  Brotemarkle was found to be in possession of a suspected controlled dangerous substance.  Brotemarkle and Pryor were later seen by a District Court Commissioner for their bond hearings.  Brotemarkle posted a $3,000 bond.  Pryor posted a $2,000 percentage bond.
 
ARRESTED:  Rachel Natalie Brotemarkle    AGE:  49      Cumberland, MD
CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree, CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis
 
ARRESTED:  Donald Joseph Pryor   AGE:  56         Cumberland, MD
CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree


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