Cumberland resident Malik Barnard Freeman was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct, following an incident in the 400-block of Chestnut Street on Monday. Freeman, who was argumentative with police and had been impeding the investigation, was accused of assaulting a man at the residence, using a knife to threaten him. He was charged and taken to Central Booking for his initial appearance with the District Court Commissioner.