June 29th, 2019 by WCBC Radio

On June 29th, 2019 at approximately 1:16a.m. Allegany County Joint Communications received a report of an unconscious male at an Ellerslie Road address Ellerslie, MD. Upon the arrival of medical personnel Danny Sloan, 46 began to assault them. At some point during the assault, Sloan threatened to use a firearm against the crew. The medical crew was able to exit the home to await the arrival of Deputies, and Troopers. 

 

Responding law enforcement personnel arrived on the scene and found, Sloan to be barricaded in the home. After approximately 90 minutes, officers were able to contact Sloan on a second floor balcony. Sloan immediatley became hostile and charged toward officer's at which time a brief struggle ensued. Officers were able to deploy a Taser and Pepper Spray to end the incident.

 

No firearms were located in the home. Deputies were assisted by the Maryland State Police, and The Cumberland City Police Charges are pending.