CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department has issued the following police blotter reports regarding incidents that involved police response over the past several days. These incidents were reported and released as-is by the department. The CPD responds to numerous calls per day for police service. This list does not represent all calls for service during that period. The CPD reminds residents that all suspects listed in this police blotter are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On August 23rd, 2022 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Shaheed Shamarr Montgomery. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court stemming from an assault investigation. During the investigation, officers responded to the 600 block of East First Street for a reported assault. At the conclusion of the investigation, it was learned that the victim was struck several times and strangled by Shaheed. Evidence was obtained and an application for charges was completed against Shaheed. Shaheed was placed under arrest and was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held on a $15,000 bond.
Arrest: Shaheed Shamarr Montgomery, age 33, Cumberland Maryland.
Charges: Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Child Abuse 2nd Degree – Custodial, Reckless Endangerment
On August 23rd, 2022 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Amanda Linn Owens. The Criminal Summons was issued by the District Court stemming from multiple incidents. Owens signed for her Criminal Summons and awaits her trial at District Court.
Arrest: Amanda Linn Owens, age 36, Cumberland Maryland.
Charges: 8 Counts of Contributing to the Condition of a Minor, and 8 Counts of Neglect of a Minor.