SPD Press Releases

On January 25, 2008 at approximately 9:19 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department executed a search and seizure warrant on a residence located on the three hundred block of Lake Street pursuant to a controlled dangerous substance investigation. As a result of the search and seizure warrant, a substantial quantity of suspected crack/cocaine was recovered, in addition to a set of scales and an amount of U.S. currency.

ARRESTED # 1: Joseph Nathaniel Blue, Jr., 41 years of age Cambridge, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (3 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 20080001368

On January 26, 2008 at approximately 8:22 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of E. Church St. for traffic violations. During the traffic stop, the officer observed what appeared to be a quantity of suspected crack/cocaine on the floor of the vehicle. The substance was retrieved, and is believed to be crack/cocaine.

ARRESTED: Cathie Jo Jackson, 56 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800002581

On January 27, 2008 at approximately 9:38 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence on the four hundred block of West Isabella Street for the report of an assault with a knife. Upon arrival the officers met with a single victim who advised that the below listed suspect had attacked him with a kitchen knife, attempting to cut the victim in the facial area. The victim was able to escape from the suspect and notify the police, who responded and took the suspect into custody. The victim received a minor injury to his lip, and the suspect was not injured. Upon investigation, the suspect was found to be in possession of a large number of fraudulent identifications.

ARRESTED: Christian Santiago Garcia, 32 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Possession of a deadly and dangerous weapon with the intent to injure
False statement to police officers

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800002985

On January 27, 2008 at approximately 4:24 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Hollywood Video Store on South Salisbury Boulevard in reference to a shop lifting. The witness to the event was able to provide a vehicle description for the suspects as they left the area. While responding, officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle and stopped the vehicle, which was occupied by the two (2) below listed suspects. As the officers checked the vehicle, the officers located 23 DVDs that had been taken from Hollywood Video. In addition, the officers located a quantity of suspected heroin and CDS paraphernalia containing heroin residue.

ARRESTED # 1: Jason Parker Abbott Glasgow, 21 years of age Delmar, Maryland

CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 500)
Possession of Heroin
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking

ARRESTED # 2: Dana Arthur Lank, 2nd , 28 years of age Willards, Maryland

CHARGES:
Theft (under $500) of Heroin

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800003019

On January 28, 2008 at approximately 12:45 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Sav-a-lot Store on Cypress St. for the report of a shoplifter that had fled from the scene. Upon arrival, officers met with store employees who advised that a suspect, listed below, had been observed taking food items from the store without making any attempt at payment. The subject fled from the store when confronted. A description of the suspect was broadcast to officers in the area and the suspect was located behind a business on Burton St.

ARRESTED # 1: Shafton Maurice Cuffee, 33 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Theft (under $ 500)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 20080003101