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Two Arrested After Police Respond to Assault

June 21st, 2022 by WCBC Radio

On June 20th, 2022, The Cumberland City Police responded to a residence in the 300 block of Grand Ave. for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with Jessica Nicole Porter, 34, and Douglas Bryan Combs, 59, both of Cumberland MD. Both were suffering from minor head and facial injuries sustained in the reported assault. Investigation revealed that an argument had occurred between Porter and Combs over Porter being locked out of the residence. An argument then ensued after Porter gained access to the home. The argument then escalated and both subjects assaulted one another. As a result, both subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Cumberland Police Department for processing. Both subjects were taken before the District Court Commissioner for Initial Appearances where both were remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. Combs is currently being held without bond. Ported was held on $5,000 bond.

Arrested: Douglas Bryan Combs                          Age: 59
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

Arrested: Jessica Nicole Porter                           Age: 34
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree