Man charged for assault against woman in Cumberland

Man charged for assault against woman in Cumberland
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CUMBERLAND, MD – Cumberland police officers arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jacob Knisely for first first-degree assault against a woman inside a home on Virginia Avenue.

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, at approximately 12:36 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the 1000 block of Virginia Avenue. In an interview with the police, the alleged victim reported that Calvin Kniseley had assaulted her.

According to the victim, Kniseley struck her in the face with his fist. As described by the victim, officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries that were consistent with her statements. Kniseley was arrested by police after being located inside the residence.

Kniseley was transported to police headquarters for processing. For his initial hearing, he was taken to Central Booking and later seen by a District Court Commissioner. Kniseley was remanded without bond to the Allegany County Detention Center