A Wheelersburg woman’s desperate 911 call ended with her estranged husband back in jail — and, according to court records, it took him only a matter of hours to violate the Temporary Protection Order a judge had just granted.
Chaos at the Home
Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched after the woman reported her estranged husband stormed into her house, threatened to kill her, smashed property, and then jumped into her car and took off.
During the 911 call, deputies say the man even returned to the scene briefly — yelling in the background — before speeding away again.
Deputies clarified the man had never lived at the residence, and the couple has been separated since May.
Deputies Track Him Down
Deputies searched the area and located the suspect, identified as Billy Webb, and recovered the victim’s keys from him.
He had a cut on his head but refused medical treatment.
Webb was taken to the Scioto County Jail and charged with:
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Threats
He appeared in Portsmouth Municipal Court on December 4 and was released on his own recognizance. The judge also issued a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) for the victim.
…And Then He Violated the TPO the Next Day
On December 5, Webb was charged with violating the protection order.
A warrant was issued, and deputies arrested him again the same day and returned him to the Scioto County Jail.
📜 A 30-Year Criminal History
Unfortunately, this is far from Webb’s first run-in with the law. In fact, our review of court records found roughly 50 separate criminal charges over the past three decades, including:
- Drug manufacturing
- Drug abuse
- Trafficking in food stamps
- Grand theft
- Domestic violence
- Menacing
- Obstruction of official business
- Criminal damaging
- Disorderly conduct
Webb has been in and out of courtrooms for 30 years — but the rapid violation of a TPO underscores how dangerous these situations can be and how quickly they can escalate.
A Reminder About Protection Orders
A Temporary Protection Order is not a suggestion — it is a court order. Violating one is a crime that can lead to immediate arrest, additional charges, and jail time.
If you feel unsafe or believe someone is violating a protection order, call law enforcement immediately. Deputies acted quickly in this case, ensuring the victim’s safety and enforcing the court’s order.
If you or someone you know needs help leaving a violent or unsafe situation, confidential help is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
