NEWS RELEASE
June 5, 2021
Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman stated that his 911 communication center
received a 911 call at 7:46 pm from 186 Sedan Crabtree Road Lucasville, the caller stated
that he just shot someone and the person left in a vehicle.
A second 911 call came in from a female stating that she had the shooting victim in her car on her way to the hospital, the caller was advised to pull over at the Lucasville Park and Ride to meet with EMS.
Deputies along with detectives were dispatched to the Lucasville Park and Ride and to
the residence located at 186 Sedan Crabtree Lucasville, Ohio.
During this investigation a male subject was detained and brought to the office for further questioning.
The shooting victim was taken by ambulance to Southern Ohio Medical Center where he passed away from his injuries.
The shooting victim has been identified as Dakota Paul Lewis Watkins age 21 of
Lucasville.
Detectives were able to determine that a verbal altercation occurred outside of this
residence that resulted in the victim being shot once.
After interviewing multiple witnesses, a Lucasville man was arrested and charged with murder.
Arrested was Samuel Ray Altman age 40 of 186 Sedan Crabtree Lucasville, OH 45648,
Altman has been charged with one count of murder a felony of the 1st degree.
Altman is being held on a $100, 000.00 bond and will appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court on
Monday June 7th.
Sheriff David Thoroughman stated that this is still an ongoing investigation that could
result in more charges.
Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant Jodi Conkel @ 740-351-1091.
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David Thoroughman Sheriff