March 29th, 2024 by WCBC Radio
On Wednesday March 27th, 2024 at approximately 6:08 PM officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 600 block of Yale Street for a reported assault. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with all parties involved. When officers spoke with victim, they alleged that they were engaged in an argument with Christopher Butler, and that he began to strangle them. Officers were able to observe evidence of the alleged assault and Christopher was placed under arrest. He was later taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond.
Arrest: Christopher Peter Butler, age 34, Cumberland Maryland.
Charges: Assault First Degree, and Assault Second Degree.