A man with an open warrant for probation violation tried to run from Portsmouth Police Officers, but he didn’t get far.
Officers first spotted Chaz Taylor running towards Farley Square, then in the direction of Union. An officer caught up with him at Union and 12th.
Police took him into custody for probation violation and obstructing official business. This was his 8th arrest.
Previous charges include possessing drug abuse instruments, non-payment of child support, and multiple charges of probation violation.
Ruckus at the Royal Inn
An employee of the Royal Inn contacted Portsmouth Police Officers for a little help with guest relations on Friday. PPD officers were asked to check in on a room at the motel because the guests weren’t complying with their rules.
An officer spoke to a guest in his room and advised him of the issue.
Just after 10 pm on Saturday, a caller contacted officers to report a domestic violence incident at the Motel. The caller said it sounded like a male guest was assaulting a woman in one of the rooms.
When police arrived on the scene, the couple in the room said it was just a verbal disagreement sparked by the woman wanting to see the man’s phone.
Officers saw no signs of a physical altercation. Police advised the pair to keep it down.
