PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of August 8– August 15, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,415 calls for service throughout the community.
Theft: 21-44671
On August 9, 2021, Deputy Flynt responded to 300 block of Jendan Way apartment in Prince Frederick, MD for the reported theft. The complainant advised sometime between July 28 and Aug. 8, unknown suspect(s) stole her silver Pandora bracelet. The value of stolen property is $65.00.
Theft: 21-44927
On August 10, 2021, Deputy Aley responded to 5000 block of Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick, MD for report of a stolen tag. The complainant advised sometime between 8 a.m. and 7:50 p.m., unknown suspect(s) stole the license plate on her rental vehicle. The estimated value of stolen property is $200.00.
Prowler: 21-44585
On August 9, 2021, Deputy Flynt responded to the 4000 block of Robinson Road in Huntingtown, MD for the reported prowler. The complainant advised at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Aug. 8, an unknown white male in his late teens to early 20’s, with a medium to thin build, wearing a light colored, backwards ball cap entered his property. The male subject approached the front door of the residence with a flashlight, then turned around and ran away down the driveway and off the property. Nothing appears to have been stolen or tampered with.
Burglary: 21-45921
On August 15, 2021, Deputy Mason responded to the Armory Road Self Storage located 191 Armory Road in Prince Frederick, MD for the report of a burglary. The complainant advised several storage lockers had been broken into and the master key locks had been cut. Unknown suspect(s) stole a 2000 blue/white TTR 90 Yamaha dirt bike from one of the units. The value of stolen property is $1500.00.
ARRESTS:
On Aug. 9, 2021, Deputy Krueger responded to the Walmart located 150 Solomons Island Road N. in Prince Frederick, MD for report of a theft. The complainant advised, a male suspect identified as Jordan Christopher Valentine, 26 of Clements, MD, stole a black Hyper Tough 215 piece toolbox valued at $49.88 from the store. Jordan was charged with Theft: Less than $100. (no photo available)
Gregory Baron Coleman, 55
On August 11, 2021, Deputy McDowell and Cpl. Fox conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bayside Road and Chesapeake Village Drive in Chesapeake Beach, MD. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Gregory Baron Coleman, 55 of Huntingtown, MD, had an active warrant for his arrest and was driving on a suspended license. Coleman was placed under arrest for his active warrant and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. Upon arrival at the CCDC, a search of Coleman’s belongings was conducted and revealed two plastic bags containing crack cocaine. Coleman was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana.
Melissa Jean Sanford, 47
On August 14, 2021, Deputy Strong received a traffic complaint for a vehicle all over the roadway. Sgt. Denton and Deputy Strong conducted a traffic stop on the mentioned vehicle in the 1000 block of Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown, MD. Deputies made contact with the sole occupant and the driver of the vehicle, identified as Melissa Jean Sanford, 47 of North Beach, MD who had slurred speech and a white powdery substance in each of her nostrils. A search of the vehicle revealed several, clear plastic baggies containing suspected heroin and $737 in US currency. Sanford was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
Joseph Martin Blankenship, 35
On Wednesday, Aug. 11 around 11:15 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Patrol Bureau responded to report of a residential burglary in the 11300 block of Commanche Road in Lusby, MD. Preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect unlawfully entered a residence armed with a knife. A physical altercation ensued with the occupants of the home. The suspect then fled the area on foot. Deputies canvassed the area and the suspect, identified as Joseph Martin Blankenship, 35 of Lusby, MD, was located at a nearby residence. Joseph Blankenship was known to everyone in the residence at the time of the burglary. Blankenship was detained and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with 1st Degree Burglary, 3rd Degree Burglary, 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, Destruction of Property less than $1000 and Malicious Destruction of Property.