Tammy Harmon’s attempt to silence a witness landed her in serious trouble when Portsmouth Police arrested the 33-year-old woman on a felony intimidation charge. Officers served a warrant at the 16th Street apartments and took her into custody without incident.
The Scioto County Grand Jury indicted Harmon on June 4, alleging that she knowingly threatened someone on April 26 in an effort to keep them from cooperating with authorities in a criminal investigation.
Court records show that her alleged partner in the crime, Anthony Kolp, was also indicted by the grand jury for intimidation.
What Is Witness Intimidation—and Why Is It a Big Deal?
Witness intimidation is any action intended to prevent a person from reporting a crime, testifying in court, or cooperating with police. It can be as direct as a physical threat, or as subtle as repeated harassment or coercion. In Ohio, it’s a serious felony offense—especially when tied to a criminal case.
Trying to scare someone into staying quiet doesn’t just obstruct justice—it can also lead to separate felony charges, longer prison time, and potentially ruin any chance of a lighter sentence if you’re already in legal trouble.
Harmon is now set to face a judge in Scioto County Common Pleas Court on June 23 for her arraignment. With felony charges on the table, she may find that threatening a witness only made her legal situation far worse.
