A dramatic roadside encounter in Lawrence County nearly turned deadly when a woman called 911 claiming she was being chased and harassed by her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend—despite having an active protection order against her.
According to deputies, the victim called in crying and hyperventilating, claiming she had just been aggressively tailgated and nearly run off the road while her children were in the car. She told dispatch the suspect, the ex of her current boyfriend, was violating a court-ordered protection order issued just eight days earlier.
🚨 The Incident
The alleged road rage began on Hog Run Road around 3:43 PM. The victim said the suspect drove dangerously close to her bumper, screamed, made obscene gestures, and even tried to run her into a ditch. In a panic, she called 911 and was advised to head straight to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for safety.
Once inside the lobby, still shaken and crying, she gave deputies a detailed account of the incident—only to spot the very silver Chevy Malibu driven by the suspect pulling into the parking lot of the Sheriff’s Office moments later.
👮 Arrest and Twist
Officers quickly located the vehicle and stopped it in Ironton. The suspect, with two children in the car, claimed she’d simply been shopping at Dollar Tree and denied being anywhere near the victim or Hog Run Road. She also insisted she had no idea a protection order had been filed against her.
While she was arrested for violating a protection order and attempted vehicular assault, one major snag emerged: deputies discovered she had never officially been served with the protection order. Due to that technicality, the violation charge was dropped—but she was served with the order at the jail.
💡 Avoiding Domestic Drama: 5 Smart Safety Moves
Domestic disputes can get explosive, especially when exes and new relationships mix. Here’s how to keep things calm—and yourself safe:
- Take Protection Orders Seriously
If you file for a protection order, follow up to make sure it’s been officially served. Until it is, it can’t be enforced.
- Document Everything
Keep screenshots of messages, photos of vehicles, and a log of incidents. It can be crucial for pressing charges or seeking further protection.
- Install Cameras
Home surveillance isn’t paranoia—it’s protection. If someone keeps driving by your home or tampering with your property, you’ll want it on video.
- Report Harassment Early
Don’t wait for it to escalate. If someone is stalking, threatening, or violating boundaries, report it to law enforcement before it gets physical.
- Don’t Engage—Just Escape
If someone is following you, don’t try to confront or lose them. Drive straight to a public, safe location like a police station. It’s not being dramatic—it’s being smart.
Domestic drama is no joke when it crosses into real danger. Whether you’re the new partner, the ex, or caught in the middle—respect boundaries, obey court orders, and keep it peaceful.
