A call to the Royal Inn on Kendall Avenue led to a medical response after a man was found passed out on the ground.
Officers arrived and reported the man appeared to be heavily under the influence and had visible injuries to his arms and face, likely from a fall.
Portsmouth Fire Department medics responded to the scene and transported the man to Southern Ohio Medical Center for treatment.
Calls like this are a reminder of how often officers and first responders deal with situations tied to intoxication—where the biggest concern isn’t a crime, but someone’s safety.