From a car takeover to an arson attempt, Portsmouth police had their hands full with strange and shocking behavior throughout the evening!
WOMAN REFUSES TO LEAVE STRANGER’S CAR!
At 4 p.m., a panicked driver called 911 after a mystery woman climbed into her vehicle near 2nd and Market Streets—and flat-out refused to get out!
When officers arrived, the woman admitted she was struggling with mental issues and wanted to go to the hospital. Medics were called in, and she was transported for evaluation.
FIRE STARTER! REHAB FACILITY TARGETED IN ARSON ATTEMPT!
Just two hours later, police were summoned to a local rehab facility, where security reported a terrifying incident—a client allegedly tried to burn the place down earlier in the day!
The suspect, still inside the facility and completely unaware that police were closing in, had no idea officers were coming for them. Cops snapped crime scene photos before heading to another location to gather more intel for their report.
With mental breakdowns, dangerous arson plots, and high-stakes police calls, it was just another wild day in Portsmouth! What’s next for the city’s most unpredictable residents? Stay tuned!
