Canal Tow Path Arrest

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Cumberland Police Department Officers were patrolling the area of the canal tow path when they observed an individual asleep at a campsite. Eric Marmaduke was contacted, advised of the nuisance violation, and issued a civil citation. Marmaduke was advised to clean up and vacate the area. Officers later returned to the area a second time and observed Marmaduke still in the area and had not removed his belongings. He was then arrested and transported back to police headquarters, where he was later released on a criminal citation pending his trial at the Allegany County District Court.

ARRESTED: Eric Roger Marmaduke, 56, Cumberland, MD.
CHARGES: Setting up Bedding with the intent to sleep (x2).