What started as two routine traffic stops in West Portsmouth quickly turned into a busy day for Scioto County deputies, ending with four people behind bars and multiple drug-related charges.
🚔 ONE TRAFFIC STOP, THREE ARRESTS
The first stop escalated after deputies discovered two of the vehicle’s occupants were already wanted.
According to the report, deputies learned that both a man and a woman in the vehicle had active warrants through Portsmouth Police.
As the investigation continued, deputies also reportedly found drugs and drug-related items inside the vehicle.
Things became even more complicated when one of the women allegedly provided false information to deputies.
According to the report, officers said the false information ultimately made her a suspect in the investigation.
By the end of the stop, three people were headed to jail.
Those arrested included:
- Wendy Glispie — Failure to Appear
- Mariah Crabtree — Obstructing Official Business
- Gabriel Elliott — Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments
💊 SECOND TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST
A separate traffic stop in West Portsmouth also resulted in an arrest after deputies reported finding drugs inside a vehicle.
Officers arranged for the vehicle to be towed and impounded while they continued their investigation.
Deputies arrested Ashley Childers and transported her to the Scioto County Jail.
👀 JAIL BODY SCAN CREATES DETOUR
According to the report, Childers was initially refused by jail staff after a body scanner revealed something suspicious.
As a precaution, deputies transported her to Southern Ohio Medical Center for medical clearance before returning her to the jail about an hour later.
⚖️ CHARGES FILED
Childers was ultimately charged with:
- Possession of Drugs
- Drug Abuse
- Driving Without Tail Lights
📋 FAMILIAR NAME IN THE COURT SYSTEM
Court records show Childers has previous arrests involving:
- Drug Trafficking
- Tampering With Evidence
- Driving Without Tail Lights
🚨 TRAFFIC STOPS OFTEN LEAD TO MORE
While many drivers think of traffic stops as simple speeding tickets or equipment violations, officers frequently uncover warrants, drugs, impaired drivers, and other criminal activity during routine enforcement.
In these two cases, what began as traffic violations ended with four arrests, drug charges, outstanding warrants being served, and multiple trips to the Scioto County Jail.
Not bad for a couple of routine stops.