It was anything but quiet for Portsmouth police, who found themselves juggling threats, warrants, domestic disputes, and even a machete scare before the night was over.
Afternoon Arrest for Menacing
Just after 3 p.m., a caller told 911 that Randi Overmyer had threatened him with physical harm, adding that she had a history of violent behavior. Officers arrived and arrested Overmyer on charges of menacing and probation violation.
Court records show Overmyer has racked up a summer full of arrests, including violating a TPO, menacing, domestic threats, and assault. All charges except the TPO violation were dismissed. She pleaded no contest to the violation and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, with 146 suspended, plus a year of probation.
After her latest arrest, Overmyer appeared in Portsmouth Municipal Court and was released on her own recognizance. A hearing is set for Oct. 6.
Warrant Arrest on 16th Street
About 30 minutes later, officers arrested Brenda Blevins on 16th Street for violating a protection order.
She was booked into the Scioto County Jail, then released on her own recognizance after a court hearing. A public defender was appointed, and her next hearing is set for Oct. 14.
Domestic Trouble at Doyle Landing
At 4 p.m., a passerby reported an active domestic dispute between a man and woman near the boat ramps at Doyle Landing. Police located the pair, arrested the woman, and attempted to book her into jail. When the jail refused her, officers transported her to Southern Ohio Medical Center before later returning her to custody.
Machete Scare at the Campground
The day’s chaos didn’t end there. Later that evening, a caller at the Doyle Landing campground reported a woman using drugs in the bathroom. When told to leave, she allegedly began sharpening a machete and stumbling around the area.
Officers received a second call at 10:50 p.m. about the same woman, this time causing a disturbance near the levee. They made contact, and she claimed she was just waiting for a ride. She was released with a warning to behave.
The Takeaway
This flurry of calls highlights the unpredictable nature of patrol work, from serious threats to bizarre campground confrontations. Each case shows the wide range of situations officers are called to defuse — sometimes within hours of each other.
