October 29th, 2024 by WCBC Radio
On Monday, October 28th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the parklet at N. Centre St and Frederick St for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with facial injuries, requiring medical attention. The victim advised he had been involved in an argument with a “Jerry” subject over money. He stated “Jerry” then became enraged and struck in the face with a flail-type weapon. The victim advised the suspect then dropped the weapon and fled the area. The victim was transported by ambulance for further medical treatment. Officers then located the weapon used, which was found to be a rock placed inside a sock. A short time later, officers located a male matching “Jerry’s” description. The male, identified as Gerald Michael Sassano, 59, of Cumberland MD, advised he had been involved in an altercation with the victim. As a result, Sassano was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking. Sassano was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He Is currently being held on $2,500 bond.
Name: Gerald Michael Sassano Age: 59
Charges: Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Wear/Carry Dangerous Weapon, Disorderly Conduct.
June 1st, 2023 by WCBC Radio
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at approximately 6:49 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 300 block of Frederick Street for an assault. Police contacted the occupants who explained that they had been in an argument which led to a physical altercation. The alleged victim reported that she was assaulted by Michael Hochard. Officers observed that the victim sustained injuries. Hochard was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking. He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.
ARRESTED: Michael Ellsworth Hochard AGE: 21 Cumberland, MD
CHARGES: Assault-2nd Degree
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