Sometimes, being a law-enforcement officer means a lot more than writing tickets or chasing suspects. In Scioto County, deputies once again proved they’re also the front line for children in crisis—doing their best to protect, calm, and guide a young person struggling at home.
💔 Morning Meltdown Turns Into a Lesson in Compassion
Deputies were first called to a local apartment complex after a grandmother reported her grandchild was threatening her and refusing to go to school.
- The child later called 911 herself, claiming someone had pulled her hair.
- When deputies arrived, they spoke with every family member to sort out the confusion.
- The child said she had an earache, but after a calm talk with an officer, she agreed to go to school with her grandfather.
👉 What could have been a shouting match instead turned into a small victory—thanks to officers who listened first and judged later.
📱 Afternoon Trouble and a Missing Teen
By afternoon, deputies were back at the same complex after a teen ran away when her mother took her phone.
- Officers helped search the area until the teen returned home.
- Out of concern for her well-being, medics transported her to the hospital for evaluation.
🌙 Late-Night Return for Help
But the day wasn’t over. Around 11 p.m., deputies were called back again after the child alleged that an adult had hit and kicked her.
- Officers immediately contacted Juvenile Court officials and a counselor to come up with a plan to support and stabilize the situation.
- Rather than simply writing a report, they stayed until everyone was safe.
💡 The Bigger Picture
Incidents like this show that first responders are often the bridge between chaos and care.
- 🚔 They’re not just enforcers—they’re listeners, protectors, and advocates.
- ❤️ They respond again and again, making sure no child slips through the cracks.
- 🧠 And when they can’t fix the problem themselves, they connect families to the help they need.
👉 In a world where many kids feel unseen, Portsmouth-area officers remind us that sometimes the badge isn’t about power—it’s about presence.