Dog Attacks Portsmouth Police Officer
A vicious dog attacked apartment residents and a police officer and a landlord reported kids living in a filthy home. We break down the Portsmouth Police Chief’s Daily Briefing.
Suspicious Activity
- Just after midnight, a 9th Street caller said some kids riding in a silver SUV shot a pellet gun at him and a friend. Police took information for a report.
- At 2:42 pm, witnesses reported a man standing around staring at people. Police spoke to the man who said he was just walking to his brother’s home.
- A Coles Blvd. caller reported several kids riding dirt bikes in the area. Police caught up with the kids and advised them to take their bikes home and ride them in the country. They also spoke to their mom.
- Just after 6:30 pm, a caller reported someone attempting to light a pile of wood on fire near Appalachian Wood Floors on Campbell Avenue. When officers caught up with the pair, they said they were cutting up an old pallet to make a bed and had permission to take scrap wood. Officers were unable to verify the claim and told them to come back during normal business hours.
Tracy Park Troubles
An officer did a walkthrough of Tracy Park just before 1 am and asked three individuals to leave since the park was closed.
Dog Attacks Apartment Residents, Officer
At 5:25 am, a 16th Street Apartment resident reported a big dog near the building attempted to bite her.
When an officer arrived on the scene, the dog went after the officer twice. The officer pepper-sprayed the dog, which had already attacked several other residents.
The officer attempted to contact animal control without success but did manage to locate the owner and advise her to keep the dog inside. Additionally, the officer attempted to call the apartment manager without success.
Animal Control called back and said they would check on the situation the next day.
Unwelcome Campers
At 8:30 am, Kroger reported several people camped out on the west side of the building. The manager asked them to leave.
They gathered their belongings and left.
Panhandling Problem
Just after 12:30 pm, a caller reported a shirtless panhandler carrying a golf club menacing customers at AT&T Wireless on Gallia. Police could not locate the subject.
Hey, That’s My Stuff
Officers responded to a report of a shoplifter at the Dash Thru on Gallia at 2:37 pm. The woman reportedly took several items. Police took information for a report.
Filthy Home
A homeowner serving an eviction notice on a Mabert Road home asked police to check on the welfare of the tenants’ kids. The landlord said the home was filthy.
The tenant said she is moving out willingly and would be gone in two days.
Toking at the Sober House
Just after 11 pm, a resident of a recovery house called to report that the top floor smelled like marijuana.
When officers checked in with the apartment the smell came from, the resident admitted to smoking earlier but said he didn’t have any now.
Police advised him to quit smoking pot in sober housing.
