December 11th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

On Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Natarsha Lynn Pownall, 31, of Cumberland MD. Pownall was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on December 4th. On that date, Pownall contacted police and reported that she had been the victim of a crime. Through investigation, it was determined that Pownall’s statements to officers had been fabricated and the crime did not occur. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance where she was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. She is currently being held on $2,000 bond.

Name:    Natarsha Lynn Pownall                                 Age:   31
Charges:    False Statement to Officer, False Statement to Officer-Cause.