A violent clash erupted in a South Webster community, leading to a couple being charged with felonious assault after a confrontation with their neighbors turned physical, resulting in injuries and arrests. Compared to the quaint, usually quiet streets we're accustomed to hearing about in Scioto County, this Sunday incident on March 16 stood out, especially with knife cuts and assaults marking an otherwise sleepy afternoon.
The altercation prompted emergency calls and quick dispatch of deputies and ambulances, with the Scioto County Sheriff's Office reporting that it all began with a threatening phone call around 12:56 p.m. Deputies rushed to 68 South Bennett St. and were notified during the journey that the situation had escalated into physical combat with knives being involved and four individuals needed to be whisked away by ambulances to Southern Ohio Medical Center for care.
According to Sheriff David Thoroughman, the four individuals involved in the fray were treated at the hospital and later released; however, further investigation led to the detention and subsequent arrest of Russell D Slone Jr., 45, and Tiffany Slone, 36, both residents at the address from which the initial call originated.
The couple now face serious charges related to the incident, including Felonious Assault, a felony of the 2nd degree, Strangulation, in two counts of differing degrees and two counts of Domestic Violence, misdemeanors, after their court appearance in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Monday, they are being held on a hefty $75,000 bond at the Scioto County Jail Sheriff Thoroughman emphasized that the investigation remains active and additional charges are anticipated to be presented to the Scioto County Grand Jury at a later date.
As the investigation continues, the Sheriff's Office seeks more information and encourages anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact Detective Sergeant Jodi Conkel at 740-351-1091. With this act of violence jarring South Webster, residents may be reassured by law enforcement's prompt response, yet the reminder of potential unrest lingers in the community's collective consciousness.
