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Portsmouth Police Officer Helps Woman In Need

A Hudson House resident called the police to report missing medication. She said someone entered her apartment and took it.

The officer helped her located the meds in a cabinet over the stove. Police fetched a glass of water and stood by while she took her meds. Officers then found a more visible spot where she could keep her pills and reminded her not to forget her evening dose.

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The concerned officer followed up with the MRDD to get some help for the woman. They suggested the woman’s POA should arrange for her to be evaluated.

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The officer went back to the apartment to talk with the woman then worked with a social worker from SOMC to get her the help she needs.

Stolen Items Reported

  • Just before 9 am, a North Hill Road caller reported two generators and stool stolen from the back of a truck. Police took information for a report.
  • Police were called to the Woodbine Apartments for a report of a missing food stamp card. A woman said she gave it to her stepfather earlier in the day and he hadn’t returned it. Officers advised her to call Job and Family Services.
  • Someone busted out a company truck window and stole several items near the Fishbowl just after 9 pm.
  • At 9:58 pm, a Thomas Avenue caller said a woman stole her phone. The suspect denied taking the phone.
  • An 11th Street caller reported someone broke into a truck and stole tools just after 9 am. The police came across a man with warrants and took him into custody.
  • Police answered a call to Notre Dame High School at 2:42 pm. Someone broke out the passenger side window and stole a swim bag, emergency kit, and some toys.
  • A Robinson Avenue woman called police at 2:58 pm to report her cousin stole a wallet containing $40 in cash and personal papers.
  • At 3 pm, a 17th Street caller reported that a neighbor stole money and a cell phone from her. Officers took information for a report.
  • Just after 4 pm, a Russ Street man reported his door was pried open. Police took information for a report.
  • A 3rd Street caller reported stolen packages at 4:17 pm.
  • Police answered a call to Wayne Avenue just a minute later for a report of a burglary.
  • A man called from the Park and Ride just before 6 pm to report that someone stole the catalytic converter from his vehicle.
  • Officers received a report of stolen alcohol from Speedway on Gallia just before 8 pm
  • A 17th Street woman called police at 5:02 pm and reported her ex violated a protection order and stole her vehicle. Police took information for a report.
  • At 5:44 pm, a caller reported seeing a man steal items from a blue van in the parking lot of the Dollar General. It turned out the man had permission from the van’s owner to be inside.
  • Police responded to a report of a vehicle break-in at Frank & Stein’s Lounge at 8:42 pm. Officers took information for a report.
  • The Dollar General on Harding reported a pair of shoplifters just before 10 pm. The clerk reported the male half of the duo threatened her. The employee knew the suspects by site and there was a video of the incident. Police took information for a report.
  • Another vehicle break-in, this time at the Portsmouth Players club at 10:30 pm. Police took information for a report.
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