Multiple Arrests and Summonses Reported by Cumberland Police

CUMBERLAND, Md. — Cumberland Police reported several enforcement actions over the weekend, including two trespassing summonses and arrests related to an alleged disturbance on Virginia Avenue.

According to the Cumberland Police Department, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, officers served a criminal summons on Justin Yankey, 44, of Cumberland following a citizen’s complaint. He was located by officers, served with the summons, and released pending trial in Allegany District Court.

Charges:

• Trespass on Private Property
• Disturbing the Public Peace

Police also served a criminal summons on Christian Henningsen, 65, of Cumberland, also stemming from a citizen’s complaint. He was served and released pending trial in Allegany District Court.

Charge:

• Trespass on Private Property

DUI and Disorderly Conduct Arrests

In a separate incident, officers responded to a business in the 400 block of Virginia Avenue after receiving reports of a fight in progress.

When officers arrived, witnesses pointed toward a vehicle that was quickly leaving the area. Officers conducted a traffic stop and launched an investigation.

Police say the driver, Nathaniel Michael Gallion, 37, of Peyton, Colorado, was arrested and charged with:

• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Ignition Interlock Violation
• Negligent Driving

Gallion was later released on citations pending trial in Allegany District Court.

The passenger, Christopher Stephen Helmase, 46, of Eatonton, Georgia, was also arrested and charged with:

• Disorderly Conduct
• Disturbing the Peace
• Intoxicated Public Disturbance

Helmase was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, where he awaited an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner.

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