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Magruder Street Disorderly Conduct arrest

February 24th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

On Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Magruder St for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers contacted the caller who advised that a white male subject was running up and down the street, screaming and causing a disturbance. Officers had previously responded to multiple calls near the area of a similar nature, each time the male was located and advised to cease his disruptive behaviors. On this occasion, the subject was again located and as a result, Christopher Adam Johnston, 39, of Cumberland MD, was placed under arrest. He 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 $500 bond.

 Name:    Christopher Adam Johnston                                 Age:   39
Charges: Disorderly Conduct, Disturb the Peace.