A bizarre scene unfolded near the First Stop Market when a frustrated driver flagged down a Portsmouth police officer for an unusual problem—he had a passenger who just wouldn’t leave his truck!
The driver told officers he had given the woman a ride and stopped at three different locations at her request, but each time she refused to get out. However, when police confronted the woman, she flipped the story, claiming the driver wouldn’t let her leave.
The officer offered her the chance to step out safely, but she stalled, refusing to leave the truck until police ordered her to exit. She also had a pile of belongings in the pickup, which she and the driver eventually unloaded in the First Stop parking lot.
WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE WON’T LEAVE YOUR CAR:
✅ Stay calm – Don’t engage in an argument.
✅ Go to a public, well-lit area – Somewhere with security cameras or witnesses.
✅ Call the police – If they refuse to leave, let the authorities handle it.
✅ Avoid physical confrontation – Never try to forcibly remove someone.
✅ Lock your doors after they exit – Prevent them from getting back in.
In this case, the store was notified, and the woman was told to make arrangements to retrieve her property. No arrests were made, but let this be a reminder—if someone refuses to leave your vehicle, let law enforcement deal with it!
