March 10th, 2019 by WCBC Radio

On Saturday afternoon, at 5:11 pm, Cumberland Police officers responded to the 800 block of Columbia Avenue for a disturbance.

Upon arrival officers learned that an alleged domestic assault had occurred in the early morning hours between Kevin Bailey, age 32 of Cumberland, and a female victim. During the assault Bailey is said to have struck the female victim causing visible injuries.

Officers further learned of a second alleged assault also occurred between Bailey and another victim. During the second assault, Bailey chased the victim into a bedroom with a sword. The victim quickly shut the door and Bailey thrust the sword through the door nearly striking the victim. Officers investigating the assault saw evidence at the scene corroborating the victim’s story.

Subsequently, Bailey was arrested and charged with two counts of 2^nd Degree Assault, 1^st Degree Assault, and Dangerous Weapon with intent to injure. Bailey was later taken to District Court for his Initial Appearance and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.