July 2nd, 2014 by WCBC Radio

Domestic Assault

On Tuesday, July 01, 2014 the Cumberland Police Department arrested Mark Feodor Smith Sr, age 47, Cumberland, MD.  The Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence located in the 500 block of Maryland Avenue in reference to a domestic assault.  Upon the officers arrival contact was made with the female victim who stated that she was arguing with Smith and then he "head butted her" causing her to fall to the floor.  The victim stated that Smith then put his hands over her face and nose and tried to suffocate her.  The victim was able to get away from Smith and call for help.

Officers observed injuries to the victim which did not require medical attention.  Smith was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters for processing.  Smith was then taken to District Court for his initial appearance and held on $2,500.00 at the Allegany County Detention Center.

Smith was charged with second degree assault and reckless endangerment.
 

 

Bench Warrant Served

On Tuesday, July 01, 2014 the Cumberland Police Department arrested John Edward Blowe, age 38, Cumberland, MD on an out of state warrant.  The warrant stems from Mineral County, West Virginia.  Blowe was served with the warrant, taken to District Court for his initial appearance and held without bail at the Allegany County Detention Center awaiting extradition to Mineral County, West Virginia.