Portsmouth police were called after a 15-year-old runaway reported that her boyfriend was beating her up.
Officers responded around 7:40 p.m. and located the girl and the male involved.
Police confirmed the juvenile had been entered as missing through the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Officers also learned she had an active juvenile warrant.
The male was checked for warrants as well, but police said the warrant information came back inactive.
When officers spoke with both of them about the disturbance, police said there were several inconsistencies in their stories.
No injuries were reported, and no additional charges were filed in connection with the disturbance.
Police took the juvenile into custody on the warrant and transported her to the Waverly Walmart to meet a Ross County deputy.
Ross County then took custody of the girl.
The case is a reminder that runaway calls can quickly turn into something more complicated. Police may be dealing with a missing juvenile, a possible assault claim, warrants, custody questions, and family concerns all at the same time.
In this case, officers did not file new charges over the reported assault, but the runaway juvenile was turned over to Ross County authorities.
