Officers investigated a robbery at Family Dollar and a troubled man loses part of his finger. We hit the highlights of the Portsmouth Police Chief’s Daily Briefing.
Suspicious Activity
- A caller reported a woman yelling at a child taking things out of a vehicle just before 11:30 am in front of a 5th Street residence. It turned out the woman was cleaning out her car and found women’s clothing mixed in with her boyfriend’s belongings and was upset.
- The 17th Street Homeless Shelter reported that a barred woman had returned to the shelter and was causing issues. Police advised her not to come back.
- A local rehab facility reported a man for leaving notes and photos for a resident and hanging around out front. However, the client said she didn’t mind the notes, photos, or visits from her on-again-off-again boyfriend. An officer spoke to the man and told him the rehab facility did not want him hanging around the property.
- A Timmonds Avenue caller reported hearing people on the front porch just after 2 am. Police took a man with an open warrant into custody.
- A man got into a dispute with Speedway employees when they refused to allow him to spend play money in the store. He tried to use 2/3 of a prop $50 bill with “for motion picture use only” printed on the back.
Family Dollar Robbed
Just before 2 pm, police received a report of a robbery at the Family Dollar on 11th Street. An employee confronted a man who punched the employee and then left the store with merchandise.
Police searched the area for a suspect.
Domestic Disturbance
A 6th Street caller reported his girlfriend was attempting to kick in his door. Police stood by as she collected some belongings and left for the night.
Grand Theft Auto
At 2:40 pm, a citizen stopped by the police station to report a stolen vehicle. Police took information for a report.
Troubled Man Loses Part of Finger
Officers once again responded to a call involving a troubled homeless man with whom they have almost daily contact. He’s been taken into custody over 50 times on various charges.
At 2:42 pm, a caller reported a man lying on the railroad tracks near Buffalo Wild Wings. Police discovered the troubled man was missing the tip of his finger. They sent for an ambulance and it transported him to the hospital.
Under the Influence
At 9:30 pm, an officer responded to a report that a person had overdosed in a truck on Robinson Avenue. Police took the individual into custody.
Breaking and Entering
A Farney Avenue Caller reported that unknown people tried to break into the front door at 9:43 pm. They fled when they were unable to get inside.
A neighbor reported that it may be local kids. Police said they would check the neighborhood throughout the evening.
Domestic Violence
A Grandview Avenue caller reported that a man hit her in the face just after 3 am. Police took a man into custody and also spoke with CPS about the situation.
Mom Hides With Daughter After Man Threatens Family
A Mabert Avenue Mom called police at 4:14 am to report she had locked herself and the child in the bedroom to hide from a man who had threatened them both.
The man agreed to leave when police arrived and officers advised her on the steps for obtaining a protection order.
Who’s at the Door?
Just after 5 am, a Mabert Avenue caller claimed a man had attempted to get in her door and was now walking up Mabert Road.