Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies were kept busy responding to two separate incidents involving drug concerns, safety fears, and outstanding warrants.
“We’re Scared for Our Family”
The first call came from Hinkley Hollow Road, where a frantic caller reported that a man believed to be high on drugs had locked himself inside a bedroom overnight and was making threats.
The caller told dispatch the man had recently been released from prison and that family members were afraid for their safety.
When deputies arrived, the man agreed to leave the residence voluntarily. Officers warned him that if he returned, he would be charged with criminal trespass.
No arrests were made at the scene.
Welfare Check Leads to Warrant Discovery
In a separate incident, deputies responded to the Rarden Community Center after receiving a request for a welfare check involving a homeless woman who had been using the soup kitchen.
Callers were concerned she might be staying with a man who had a history of drug use and possibly active warrants.
When officers investigated, they confirmed the man did, in fact, have multiple open warrants out of Adams County.
The woman told deputies she was waiting for her daughter to arrive and planned to return to a friend’s home afterward.
A Growing Pattern
Both calls highlight an ongoing challenge facing local law enforcement: responding to situations tied to addiction, unstable housing, and people cycling in and out of jail with little support in between.
Deputies often find themselves acting as crisis counselors, mediators, and safety nets—frequently without the ability to force treatment or housing unless a crime has occurred.
If you’re dealing with a similar situation, authorities encourage residents to call 911 when there’s an immediate safety concern—and to reach out to local social services when possible before things escalate.
