‘Portsmouth Police responded to some interesting calls on Tuesday. Included: a woman who tried to drive away sitting on the lap of a guy who was passed out behind the wheel. There were also further developments about the man allegedly targeted by an out-of-town hit squad, and a report of a scantily-clad grandma not taking care of the kids. I’ve got the highlights of what happened. If you want the full story, consider becoming a VIP member of SCDN to check out the unfiltered report. Click here to learn how it works.
Go Away
Tuesday
At 10:21 am, a woman called to report that a man was trying to get into the door of her Wayne Avenue apartment.
She closed the door but was afraid he might come back.
He was described as having a shaved head and no shirts. The man was gone by the time police arrived.
Hey, That’s My Stuff!
Tuesday
At 10:33 am, police received a call reporting identity theft on Brown Street. Someone stole the caller’s personal information to have utilities turned on.
House Checks
Tuesday
- At noon officers began checking houses on 6th, 7th, 8th, Boundary, Adams, Campbell, and Jackson.
- They found several vacant houses in need of boarding up.
- Police also noted weeds and tall grass on several properties.
- Plus they found a camper in need of towing.
Texting While Sitting
Tuesday
Police were called to the drive-thru at People’s Bank for a report of a woman passed out in a red convertible.
Turns out she was texting and had slumped over her phone to block the sunlight. She was fine.
Family Matters
Tuesday
- At 12:31 officers were called to 24th Street to resolve a tense family issue.
- A man refused to let a woman who’d been living there in with her kids to get their stuff.
- When police arrived, he agreed to pack up their things.
- He did not want to allow the woman or her children back into his house.
Bad Grandma?
Tuesday
Officers were called to Kentland Avenue at 1 pm for a report of kids in danger. The caller said that two little boys who were living with their grandmother are neglected.
Among the accusations:
- The kids don’t have their own beds
- The house has bed bugs
- Grandma doesn’t wear very many clothes
- Kids are sleeping in the same bed with grandma
Officers went to the home and knocked multiple times with no luck. Police reported there was a sign on the door that read, “Just got over the virus. Not lettings anyone in.”
Shots Fired?
Tuesday
At 1:37 pm, police were called to Wayne Avenue for a report of a group of men arguing. The caller thought he heard gunshots.
The men were gone when police arrived. No one else in the area heard the shots.
Where’d You Go?
Tuesday
- A woman called Portsmouth Police at 3:30 pm to report that her husband has been gone from Kentucky for several hours. She’d pinged the location of his cell phone in the vicinity of Spartan Stadium. Officers found his vehicle but no one was in it. They advised the wife.
- Another man was reported missing from the parking lot of his doctor’s office at 3:55. Fortunately, he was located minutes later at the BP on Gallia Street. His brother-in-law came to pick him up and drive him home.
You Again?
At 5 pm, officers were called to Thomas Avenue for a report of men fighting. One of them had a gun. A man whose name pops up frequently in police reports was allegedly involved in the crimes.
We told you earlier in the week that this guy was allegedly targeted by an out-of-town hit squad.
Despite receiving directions as to where this guy might be, police were unable to find him. They checked all of Wayne Hills. They think the call was unfounded.
Cry For Help
Tuesday
Officers were sent to the Hudson House at 5:21 pm for a report of a suicide attempt. The suicide hotline informed police that a man called in and said that he’d taken 60 Lyrica and 60 of another drug.
They said he was angry because someone woke him up early and told him he needed to pay for a broken window.
Police located him. He claimed he didn’t need help and does not want to hurt himself. They did find an empty Lyrica bottle.
Drugs and ODs
Tuesday
- At 6:39 pm, officers were called to 5th Street. A man said there are people inside the house who wouldn’t leave. They have been doing drugs in the house. Officers removed a woman and two men. They were advised not to return.
- An hour later, the same people were back in the house. They said they were told they could stay. Police said they’d have to go unless the owner said differently.
- Just after 7 pm, police were called to the auxiliary homeless shelter on 17th street. A man had been bringing drugs into the facility but refused to leave. He told officers he was trying to find a ride.
- Officers were called to 6th Street for a report of an overdose at 8:42 pm. The man was alert by the time they arrived.
- Just one minute later at 8:43 pm, they were called to Wayne Avenue for a report of a man overdosing in the park. He refused medical treatment.
- Just after 11 pm, a man with no shirt was found lying in the side yard of a Center Street house. He eventually woke up but refused medical treatment.
Wednesday
- At 5:15 am, officers responded to an OD on 12th Street.
- There was another overdose report on Kendall Avenue at 7:30 am.
Baby, You Can Drive My Car
Tuesday
- Officers were called to the Dairy Queen just after 8 pm. A man was passed out in the driver’s seat of a car.
- A woman was trying to drive away by sitting on his lap.
- It appeared he’d OD’d but was somewhat responsive by the time police arrived.
- PPD released him into the care of the woman that was with him.