A pair of calls to Portsmouth police highlight the difficult line officers often walk when responding to situations involving fear, confusion, and possible mental health crises. Just after noon, a woman called 911 claiming her ex-boyfriend was tracking her across state lines and following her into Portsmouth. The caller identified the man by the nickname […]
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