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Alleged Assault Yields Child Abuse Charge

May 14th, 2017 by WCBC Radio

On Saturday, officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 12000 block of Willowbrook Rd for a disturbance. When officers arrived they found that an assault had occurred.

They spoke to witnesses who informed them that Rashonda Kennedy, age 40, Cumberland, MD, had assaulted a juvenile. During the investigation, officers were able to observe injuries consistent with witness statements, and further gathered evidence to substantiate the assault. Subsequently, Kennedy was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd degree, Child Abuse: 2nd -custodian, and Disorderly Conduct.

Kennedy was then taken to District Court for her Initial Appearance and released on her own recognizance pending trial.

 

 

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