A Portsmouth woman went to the extreme to dodge police—but in the end, all that running was for nothing!
Just before 6 p.m., a concerned caller tipped off officers that a woman they had been looking for had just entered a Summit Street home. The caller had previously promised an officer that he’d report back if she showed up again, and he kept his word.
An hour later, the homeowner wanted her gone—along with a male companion who had tagged along. By the time officers arrived, the duo had already fled. But police quickly spotted the woman, who had an open warrant from Jackson County. Instead of facing the music, she took off running—sprinting behind a house, jumping a fence, and tearing through a neighbor’s yard.
The drama didn’t end there. The homeowner later told police the woman had locked herself in a room, and just 30 minutes later, she and her companion kicked in the back door, getting aggressive with the homeowner.
When officers arrived, they didn’t even arrest the woman—they simply cautioned her and her friend before sending them on their way. That’s right—after all that panicked running and property damage, she could have just cooperated from the start.
On the Wrong Side of the Law? Running Will Only Make It Worse!
Running Won’t Make the Warrant Go Away – If police want to talk to you, avoiding them only adds to your problems.
Resisting Arrest Can Lead to More Charges – Fleeing, fighting, or refusing to comply can turn a minor issue into a serious legal headache.
Respect Private Property – Hiding in someone’s house, breaking in, or damaging property only gives police more reasons to charge you.
Turn Yourself In & Handle It – If you have a warrant, voluntarily turning yourself in can work in your favor when it comes to sentencing.
Had this woman just cooperated, she could have saved herself a whole lot of trouble—and her energy.
