October 16th, 2017 by WCBC Radio

At approximately 2024hrs officers were dispatched to a Columbia Street business for a subject entering a vehicle and stealing items. The victim observed the subject in his vehicle and then run on foot from the area. Officers located a subject matching the description given by the victim on Knox Street. The victim was transported to Knox Street where Shawn Lee Hamlette was positively identified as the subject who was inside the vehicle. Hamlette was taken into custody without incident.  He was later processed before being transported to the District Court Commissioner for a hearing. Hamlette was held on a $2,500.00 bond at the Allegany County Detention Center. Shawn Lee Hamlette, age 41 of Cumberland, MD Charges: Theft under $100.00, Rouge and Vagabond

At approximately 2140hrs an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a criminal investigation and a traffic violation. During the course of the investigation a K9 officer was requested to the scene. The K9 arrived and a free air sniff was conducted of the vehicle. The K9 alerted to the presence of the odor of drugs in or on the vehicle. A search was conducted and during the search a significant amount of marijuana was located as well as a scale. A smaller package of marijuana was located on the operator who was identified as Gavin James Dehaven. Officers also located other controlled dangerous substances inside the vehicle. Dahaven was taken into custody without incident. He was later taken before the District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond. Gavin James Dehaven, age 19 of Cumberland, MD Charges: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession not marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia  

Officers arrested Boston Andrew Butcher who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for assault. On October 14th officers responded to a Greene Street residence for a report of an assault. Officers made contact with the female victim who had visible signs of injuries. She told officers about the assault and told them that Butcher fled prior to their arrival. Officers were unable to locate Butcher and applied for charges at District Court. Butcher was taken before the Commissioner where he was held without bond. Boston Andrew Butcher, age 21 of Cumberland, MD Charges: 2nd Degree Assault and False Imprisonment