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
1ST DEGREE ASSAULT
– On September 11, 2014, Corporal Corcoran responded to a residence on Great
Mills Road for a reported assault. The victim alleged suspect April Florina
Oxendine, 40, of Lexington Park, came toward the victim with a knife and struck
the victim with a bottle of floor cleaner during an argument. The suspect also
pulled out some of the victim’s hair. Oxendine was placed under arrest and
transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. A search of her
belongings was conducted at which time various items containing suspected controlled
dangerous substance residue was located in her handbag. Oxendine was charged
with 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, 2 COUNTS Possession
CDS Paraphernalia, Possession Marijuana, and Possession Not Marijuana.
April Oxendine
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
1ST DEGREE ASSAULT – On September
11, 2014, Deputy Wesner responded to Tulagi Place in Lexington Park, for a
reported assault. The investigation revealed suspect Michael Anthony Deep, 21,
of Lexington Park, approached the victim who had been rendered unconscious
during an earlier assault, and began beating him in the head with his foot. The
assault only ended after he was pulled away by bystanders. Deep was located and
placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention
Center and charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault.
Michael Deep
