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St. Louis man arrested after alleged assault on Baltimore Street in Cumberland

A St. Louis man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an alleged assault and malicious destruction of property in the 100 block of Baltimore Street, according to Cumberland Police. An arrest is not a finding of guilt.

GCN Staff· ·1 min read
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Correction, Oct. 30, 2026: Correction: An earlier version of this story said the man's name, age and specific charges had not been released. Christopher Farrar Painter, 54, of St. Louis has been charged with assault, malicious destruction of property, disturbing the peace, and two counts of disorderly conduct, and is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.
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CUMBERLAND — A St. Louis man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an alleged assault and malicious destruction of property in the 100 block of Baltimore Street, according to Cumberland Police.

The man's name, age and the specific charges have not been released.

GCN will update this story as more information becomes available.

Charges are allegations. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Sources: Cumberland Police

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