Portsmouth Police responded to a frightening call of a missing child and investigated a report of toddlers living in filth on Tuesday. They also dealt with a Facebook feud that spilled over onto the streets and a caller who had a problem with the truth. Check out the 10 highlights in the slideshow. If you’d like the full, unfiltered report, think about signing up for SCDN’s VIP membership. Click here to learn how it works.
Give It To Me, Mom!
Just before 2 am, police received a call from 7th Street regarding a stolen camper. A man claimed his mom wouldn’t give him a camper she’d purchased. Police explained it was a civil issue.
High Times and Hard Times
- At 2:54 am, officers were called to Grant and Grandview for a report of a man lying on the sidewalk. The fellow was intoxicated. He’d tripped and hit his head. He was taken to SOMC by the Fire department.
- Police were called to Sunrise Avenue at 11:17 for a report of an overdose. The woman was barely breathing and her lips had turned blue. She refused medical treatment.
- At 11:30 am, a report came in of a man lying on the ground on Boundary Street. Witnesses said he rolled around and beat his head on the ground. He was taken to SOMC by the Portsmouth Fire Department. NBPD served a warrant on the man in the ER.
- Just before 10 pm, police responded to Grant Street for an OD. The man refused medical help.
- Just after 7pm, officers spotted a man on US 52 WB who appeared to be passing out. They gave him a ride.
- A caller reported a woman selling drugs out of a truck in the parking lot of the Taco Bell just before 11:30. According to the report, she was dealing meth and marijuana. No vehicle of that description was there when officers arrived 10 minutes later.
Overnight at the Oasis
Officers answered a call to the Oasis Convenience Mart on 17th at 3:13 am on a report of a group of people in the parking lot. Witnesses reported an assault in progress.
Police had a warrant for one of the men but the Scioto County Jail refused to take him.
The fight started when one guy lost $80 and thought he saw another guy pick it up. Officers advised everyone to break it up and go home.
Officers did not issue a summons on the warrant. As a result, they told dispatch to put it back in the file.
That’s Not Sidewalk Chalk
Police were called to Wayne Avenue at 8:30 am for a report of someone spray-painting graffiti on the sidewalk.
Officers took information for a report.
Kids in Danger?
- At 12:37 pm, officers went to Thomas Avenue to check on the welfare of two toddlers.
- A report claimed the children were living in filth.
- Officers spoke with the mom in question. She told them she’d prefer they not come in. The mom said her apartment was clean and her children were fine.
- She complained of two previous false reports.
- Since officers were unable to go inside, they couldn’t verify or refute the complaint.
Facebook Knife Fight
Police got a report of a Facebook feud that spilled over into real life. AT 12:42 pm, a man complained that another man pulled a knife on him.
The incident happened Tuesday night at 8 pm on Summit Street. The victim said he was not afraid of the other guy.
The complainant claimed the fight was a result of a Facebook disagreement.
He told police he told his attacker’s mom on him.
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
At 3:32 pm, Police responded to a call from 19th Street apartment for a domestic. A man and his girlfriend were arguing.
The guy had left treatment to talk to the girlfriend.
She was not happy about it. The boyfriend said he planned to come back to retrieve personal belongings from the home.
Officers suggested he not pick them up without police accompaniment.
Missing 10-year-old
Just before 11 pm, police received a scary call. A Spring Street woman said her 10-year-old-daughter was missing.
Just three minutes later, she called back and said she found her daughter sleeping in the back seat of her car.
Everyone involved was fine.
Stop Me Before I Hurt Someone
At 11:12, a man called police from Harrison Street. He said officers needed to come out to the scene before he hurt someone.
The man didn’t provide any more information. Police rolled out to the scene and separated the parties.
Tell The Truth
Officers answered a call to 5th street at 11:46 pm for a report of a burglary. The caller said he came home to find his apartment broken into and items were stolen. He said there was video footage.
But once cops got a look at the footage, the story didn’t match up. As a result, Police concluded he lied about the incident to get someone out of the house. If he wants someone out, he’ll have to file an eviction. Officers warned the man about filing a false report.