A Scioto County grand jury has handed down an indictment in a violent Minford case that shocked the community and sparked intense debate after dramatic 911 audio surfaced earlier this month.
Ricky Alley, 55, of Minford, was indicted on the following charges:
- Attempted Murder
- Felonious Assault
- Domestic Violence
The indictment stems from a brutal roadside incident we previously reported on—one that deputies say could have ended in a fatality if not for the actions of a quick-thinking Good Samaritan.
A Violent Scene Unfolds on Minford Roads
Just after noon two weeks ago, 911 dispatchers received a chilling call: a woman had either fallen—or been pushed—out of a moving pickup truck along a Minford roadway. The caller reported the woman was injured and lying in the roadway while the truck sped away.
Only minutes later, the same witness called back with an urgent update. He had turned his vehicle around and was now following the pickup, providing dispatchers with real-time information as the injured woman lay bleeding near the road.
The witness reported the truck traveling toward Bond Road, then veering near Kendall Road before pulling into the Marathon gas station. He told dispatchers he believed the driver had shoved the woman out of the vehicle.
Deputies later said those steady, detailed updates were critical allowing first responders to reach the victim quickly and giving law enforcement a moving trail to follow.
Multi-Agency Response, Victim Rushed to Hospital
Dispatch contacted the Ohio State Highway Patrol, which advised that the roadway fell under county jurisdiction. Scioto County deputies took the lead, while Pike and Jackson County deputies were alerted to be on the lookout for the suspect vehicle.
EMS rushed the victim to Southern Ohio Medical Center with significant injuries.
Suspect Located, Arrest Made
Deputies canvassed the area and located the suspect on Shonkwiler Road, where Ricky Alley was taken into custody without incident. His vehicle was impounded.
At the time of arrest, Alley—who listed himself as homeless—was charged with felonious assault and failure to appear stemming from an unrelated August case involving driving without a license. He had failed to show up for court on that charge.
Alley later appeared in Portsmouth Municipal Court and was appointed a public defender.
Grand Jury Elevates Charges
Now, following review by the grand jury, prosecutors have escalated the case significantly, adding an attempted murder charge and domestic violence to the original allegations.
Alley is scheduled to be arraigned on December 7.
Community Reaction and 911 Audio Debate
The case has also drawn public attention due to the release of the 911 call audio, which sparked debate online over whether the dispatcher was disrespectful toward the Good Samaritan—or whether both individuals were simply reacting under extreme stress during a life-or-death situation.
