A tense 911 call sent police racing to the Scioto Trail just before 7 p.m. after a man claimed his wife and children were being held against their will by her boyfriend.
The caller, waiting in the driveway, told dispatchers that the alleged captor was a man named Paul Abram and said he wasn’t sure if any weapons were involved.
When officers arrived, however, the story took a turn. The woman at the center of the report denied being held against her will and refused to give a statement or cooperate with police.
But the call still led to an arrest, just not for kidnapping. Officers discovered that Abram had an active warrant for parole violation. He was taken into custody and booked into the Scioto County Jail.
Past Convictions
Court records show Abram was convicted on drug charges in 2024 and released on parole in August of this year. His parole violation now sends him back behind bars while state officials review his case.
Officers Handle Another Domestic Call With Care
Domestic-related calls are among the most unpredictable — often emotional, sometimes dangerous, and not always as they appear when first reported. In this case, quick response and calm handling ensured everyone’s safety while still getting a wanted offender off the street.
