It was a wild ride through the streets of Portsmouth Monday night as local police found themselves responding to one strange situation after another. From a man allegedly high and armed in a yard full of kids to a blood-covered woman crawling through the grass — the calls just kept coming. Let’s break down the bizarre night that had even veteran officers shaking their heads.
😳 Man Allegedly Waving Gun While Kids Looked On
Just before 8 p.m., a terrified Gallia Street resident phoned 911 with a chilling report: a man, seemingly high as a kite, was waving a semi-automatic weapon in his yard — and there were kids nearby. Officers rushed to the scene and canvassed the area, speaking to several residents. Thankfully, nothing suspicious turned up, and no weapon was found.
🚗 Creepy Car Chase on Offnere?
Less than an hour later, the weirdness continued. Around 8:45 p.m., a caller on Offnere Street said a black vehicle with tinted windows and its hazard lights flashing was following a frightened woman. The car was reportedly driving on the wrong side of the road, and then — as if pulled from a thriller — someone jumped out of the vehicle and started chasing her. Police investigated, but again, no arrests were made and the case remains murky.
🩸 Woman Covered in Blood Crawling on All Fours?!
At 9:45 p.m., a truly unsettling report came in from Elmwood Drive. A woman — covered in blood — was allegedly crawling through the grass on all fours, heading toward 25th Street. Officers searched the area but couldn’t locate anyone matching the description. Was it a hallucination, a hoax, or something even stranger?
😱 Screaming Man in Alley Sparks Arrest
Capping off the chaotic evening, a Boundary Street resident called 911 just after 11 p.m. to report a man standing next to a white truck in an alley, “screaming like he was on fire.”
The suspect — believed to be under the influence — was taken into custody. Officers arrested Jeffrey Bender for disorderly conduct and had his truck towed from the scene.
👮♂️ A Round of Applause for Portsmouth PD
Despite the madness, Portsmouth’s finest handled every oddball call with professionalism and care. Whether it was investigating phantom chases or crawling mystery figures, these officers showed vigilance and level-headedness in the face of chaos.
So, here’s to the night shift warriors — keeping Portsmouth safe, one bizarre incident at a time!
