A Wheelersburg woman ended up calling 911—not for a stranger, but for her own daughter.
🚨 Domestic Drama Unfolds
Sheriff’s deputies rushed to a home in Wheelersburg after a mother reported her daughter had physically assaulted her and then possibly fled the scene. Porter Township EMS was placed on standby as officers cleared the home for safety before giving the all-clear. Thankfully, the mother did not need hospitalization.
📞 Mom Makes Another Call—This Time With a Lead
A few hours later, the victim called back to say she believed she knew where her daughter had gone—and she was right. Deputies tracked Destiny Skaggs to an apartment complex and took her into custody.
🧾 Skaggs was booked into the Scioto County Jail on a charge of Domestic Violence. She appeared in court on July 23, where the judge issued a temporary protection order for the victim. She’s due back in court on July 31 for a preliminary hearing.
📚 Not Her First Time in Court
Destiny Skaggs has a violent track record:
- 🧨 2020: Convicted of domestic violence
- 180-day sentence with 150 days suspended
- Ordered to complete a diversion program
- 🧨 2021: Indicted again, convicted in October
- 180-day jail sentence with 102 suspended
- Credit for 78 days served — did just 2 days
- 2 years probation, completed in 2023
⚠️ Repeat Offenders & Domestic Violence
This case highlights a troubling pattern: repeat offenders often return to violent behavior unless intervention and accountability stick. Victims are urged to:
- Call 911 immediately if in danger
- Document incidents and seek medical care if injured
- Request a protection order through law enforcement or the courts
- Reach out to local support services for safety planning and shelter options
When violence happens at home, first responders are the first line of defense—but the system must do more to keep survivors safe and hold repeat offenders accountable.
