THEFT – On September 9, 2014, Deputy Cole responded to the Walmart in California for a reported theft. A loss prevention employee reported suspect Joseph Charles Balch, 23, of Lexington Park, attempted to exit the store without paying for a cart full of merchandise. The total amount of the theft was over $890.00. Balch was charged with Theft Under $1,000 by criminal citation.
Joseph Balch
VIOLATION PROTECTIVE ORDER – On September 9, 2014, Deputy L. Johnson responded to a residence on Compass Circle in Lexington Park, for a reported violation of a protective order. An occupant of the residence reported suspect James Nathaniel Watkins, 31, of Lexington Park, was inside the residence in violation of an active protective order preventing contact with another party inside the home. Watkins was located a short distance away and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Violation of Protective Order.
James Watkins
VIOLATION PROTECTIVE ORDER – On September 11, 2014, Corporal Corcoran responded to a residence on Gilliam Drive for a reported violation of a protective order. The victim alleged suspect Delvon Vashone Gantt, 34, of Lexington Park, contacted the victim by a social media site in violation of an active protective order. Gantt was located and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Violation Protective Order.
Delvon Gantt
VIOLATION PROTECTIVE ORDER – On September 11, 2014, Deputy Tirpak responded to a residence on Columbus Drive for a reported violation of a protective order. The victim alleged suspect Gregory Escobar IV, 32, of Great Mills, contacted the victim in person and by text message in violation of an active protective order. Escobar was located and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 3 COUNTS Violation Protective Oder.
Gregory Escobar IV
