It started with a missed court date. Nothing flashy, nothing dramatic—just a no-show. But by the time it was all over, the Portsmouth SWAT Team was rolling out to make an arrest in broad daylight.
💥 From Quiet Street to Full SWAT Bust
- Just before lunch, around 11:30 a.m. on 9th Street, police brought out the big guns.
- Their target? Joseph Coby, who’d already been arrested once earlier this month.
- His original charges? Minor enough that he was released on his own recognizance.
- But when he skipped his August 4th court date, a bench warrant sealed his fate.
⛓️ Court No-Show = Jail Time
- Officers took Coby into custody and booked him into the Scioto County Jail.
- His listed address? Homeless.
- After all that—SWAT call-out, arrest, and booking—what was the outcome?
👉 He pled guilty, got a suspended fine and court costs, and was immediately released.
🤦♂️ Making a Production Out of Nothing
Here’s the irony:
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- What could have been handled with a quick trip to court turned into a SWAT operation.
- A missed date over something small spiraled into flashing lights, officers in tactical gear, and another trip to jail.
- All for a case that ended with little more than a fine.
💡 Why It’s Best to Just Show Up
Skipping court doesn’t make the problem disappear—it makes it explode.
- 🚔 Police track you down, sometimes with full force.
- ⏳ You waste time in custody instead of five minutes in front of a judge.
- 💸 Costs pile up, and your record gets longer.
👉 Bottom line: Don’t turn a traffic ticket into a SWAT show. Show up, handle your business, and walk out the front door instead of the back of a squad car.
