PPD helped remove eight dogs from a dangerous situation and a woman overdosed in a needle-filled vehicle in the Kroger parking lot. We break down the Portsmouth Police Chief’s Daily Briefing.
Pink Hoodie Bandit
A woman contacted officers just before 1 am to report that a woman wearing a pink hoodie and jeans had stolen her wallet.
She was able to identify the suspect from a BMV image. Officers took information for a report.
Domestic Disturbance
Police responded to Ritchie Street at 2 am for a report of people fighting outside.
Officers say it was domestic violence between two brothers. One man left the scene before police arrived. The other refused medical attention.
Police took information for a report.
8 Dogs Removed from Condemned Home
Officers and Animal Control saved eight dogs from a dangerous situation. It started when a landlord requested assistance to remove evicted tenants from a Eunice Avenue home.
The eviction was ordered by Portsmouth Municipal Court, but due to numerous large dogs on the property, the bailiff and moving crew were afraid to go inside without assistance from animal control.
The landlord was waiting at the scene. The tenants were gone, but the dogs were left behind. Animal Control removed eight dogs. The Health Department condemned the property.
Woman OD’s in Needle-Littered Car in Kroger Parking Lot
Police responded to a report of an overdose at the Kroger on Gay Street. The witness said a woman had overdosed in a silver Sonata littered with needles.
The woman refused treatment from PFD medics but did agree to go with a drug counselor.
Troubled Man Leaps Into Traffic
A troubled man, who police have nearly daily contact with, raised a ruckus at 13th and Chillicothe just after 3 pm.
Earlier this week, he was transported to the hospital twice in 12 hours and later arrested twice for bizarre public behavior. He was released back on the street from the hospital after an overdose at the Post Office and freed from jail on his own recognizance.
This time, a witness said he was acting high and jumping into traffic. Officers caught up with him crossing 23 North at 13th Street and observed he was waving his arms around.
Police say he was not intoxicated and presented them with court papers to show he had just been released from court.
Officers advised him to stay out of the street.
Publisher’s Note: When patients are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, mental health facilities usually won’t take them. At the moment, there aren’t enough facilities to accommodate those in need of emergency mental health treatment. Any assistance our citizens can provide in contacting their representatives is greatly appreciated by law enforcement officials.
Before drafting legislation, our state and federal representatives need to do their research on the issue and talk to those who have knowledge on the subject. Otherwise, you will get what Scioto County has with its numerous non-clinical sober living houses.
The last step is accepting help. No matter how well we may provide inpatient mental health treatment and clinical drug treatment, it ultimately boils down to what the individual decides to do.
