It wasn’t your typical 11 a.m. call when Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies rolled up to Back Street in Lucasville. A man told dispatchers his neighbor had shown up at his house in a panic, claiming someone was hiding in the woods waiting to kill him.
But when deputies arrived, the story took a strange—and dangerous—turn.
Armed and Intoxicated
The neighbor, later identified as Kevin Porter, wasn’t just rattled. Deputies say he was intoxicated and carrying both a shotgun and an air rifle. Even stranger—he had driven his lawn mower over to make the report.
🚔 Deputies secured the scene and quickly seized the loaded weapons.
🚜 The man’s lawn mower was left in the care of a more sober neighbor.
👮 Porter was taken into custody without incident.
⚖️ The Charges
Porter was arrested on a charge of using weapons while intoxicated. Deputies made it clear he was not charged with mowing under the influence, though the image of a tipsy lawn mower ride with firearms in tow left locals shaking their heads.
📅 Porter appeared in Portsmouth Municipal Court shortly after his arrest.
⛓️ He was released on his own recognizance, pending trial.
🏛️ His next court date is set for September 16.
⚠️ Why It Matters
Mixing alcohol and firearms is a dangerous combination—and when paired with paranoia and a ride on a lawn mower, it’s a recipe for trouble. Deputies say the quick response prevented what could have been a much more serious situation.
👉 Bottom line: A Lucasville man’s bizarre claims of a killer in the woods ended with an arrest, two seized weapons, and one unforgettable police report. For now, the lawn mower is safe—but Kevin Porter will have to face a judge next month.
