It’s not every day a guy gets dropped off by a police officer—then ends up arrested for trying to steal a car. But that’s exactly what went down just after midnight near Lawrence Street and Hill Road.
👀 The 911 Call
A sharp-eyed caller reported seeing a group of guys trying to jack a car. But here’s the kicker: the caller claimed a New Boston cop had dropped those same guys off earlier in the night!
🔍 What Really Happened?
Portsmouth PD followed up and got confirmation:
- A New Boston officer gave Billy Wright and another man a lift from Cedar Street Church in New Boston to Lawrence Street.
- Later, Wright was allegedly caught red-handed trying to boost a vehicle.
🚔 The Arrest
- Wright was taken into custody for theft of a motor vehicle.
- His buddy? Dropped off at an apartment in New Boston.
- Wright was booked into the Scioto County Jail, appeared in court the next morning, and was released on his own recognizance.
- He’s due back in court for a preliminary hearing on July 31.
📅 But Wait—There’s More!
Billy Wright also has a pending charge for criminal damaging from April. He’s scheduled for a final pretrial hearing on July 28.
🗃️ Other Arrests Making Headlines:
Here’s a quick crime roundup of Wright’s other arrest from Portsmouth Municipal Court records.
- 🔌 Unauthorized Use of Property
- 🛍️ Theft
- 👊 Domestic Violence
- 🪓 Criminal Damaging
- 🤥 Falsification
- 🥫 Trafficking in Food Stamps
- 🕵️ Obstruction of Official Business
- 😡 Retaliation
- 🧰 Receiving Stolen Property
Stay tuned—Scioto County’s crime blotter never sleeps.
