Man Says Ex Ran Over Him – But There’s More to the Story
Portsmouth Police responded to Robinson Avenue at 4:28 pm after a man claimed his ex ran over his leg with their van.
When police arrived at the scene and interviewed the man and woman involved in the incident, they discovered there was a bit more to the story.
The man admitted he was trying to reach into the vehicle while it was moving. He told officers he realized it was his own fault and that his ex had not intended to harm him.
Police Bust TV Thief
Just after 8 pm, the victim of a theft contacted officers to say he’d tracked down his items. The man said someone had just stolen his father’s TV and he was now sitting in front of the house where the thief took it. He told police the thief would not return the item.
When officers arrived at the 6th Street home, they discovered a man with open warrants. They took him into custody for theft, obstructing official business, and probation violation.