🚔 Calm Over Cuffs: Deputies Defuse Two Domestic Disturbances Without Arrests 

Scioto County deputies once again proved that keeping the peace doesn’t always mean making arrests, after handling a pair of tense domestic situations with empathy, patience, and professionalism. 

Midnight Meltdown in Wheelersburg 

Just before midnight, deputies were dispatched to a Wheelersburg home after a caller reported an active domestic dispute involving a man with a known history of mental health and substance abuse issues. 

When officers arrived, they were met by the man’s mother, who painted a calmer—though still concerning—picture. She explained that her son was extremely upset, throwing things, and storming around the house, but that there were no threats or acts of violence. According to her, he packed his things and left on foot into the night. 

Rather than escalate the situation, deputies made sure everyone was safe and began a quiet search to locate the man. 

A short time later, a caller spotted him walking along Dogwood Ridge Road near the Marathon station. Deputies located the man, who was cooperative and explained that he wasn’t upset with his mother, but had gotten angry after an argument with his aunt over the phone. He admitted to drinking a few tallboys and opened up to the deputy about some of his personal struggles. 

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Instead of taking a hardline approach, the deputy provided support, made sure the man was okay, and followed up by returning to the mother’s home to let her know her son was safe. 

Tensions in Sciotoville 

Deputies were later called to another domestic disturbance in the Sciotoville area, where a woman reported a man yelling in her face. Officers had responded to this address before for similar issues. 

Rather than let things escalate, one of the deputies stepped in and gave the man a ride into Portsmouth, diffusing the situation without any need for charges or handcuffs. 

A Job Well Done 

In both cases, Scioto County deputies prioritized de-escalation, communication, and safety, using compassion and common sense to keep the peace. These situations are reminders that law enforcement isn’t always about arrests—it’s often about listening, helping, and knowing when to walk beside someone instead of locking them up. 

👏 Hats off to the deputies who kept the community safe with calm heads and steady hands.