NEWS RELEASE
June 14, 2023
Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman states that Detective Sergeant Jodi Conkel, who is
part of the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Special Victim Unit, received an email on Monday, June
12, 2023, from the Portsmouth Police Department. The e-mail stated that the Portsmouth Police
Department was contacted by a social worker from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in reference
to a Special Victim’s Unit case of child abuse involving a 7-year-old juvenile.
Sheriff Thoroughman states that the detective located witnesses and collected evidence, which
included medical records, messages and videos. As a result, detectives responded to the alleged
suspect’s residence, located at 2025 Thomas Ave., Apt E, and were not able to get an answer at
the door.
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, detectives located the alleged suspect at a residence in Minford,
Ohio. The suspect was transported to the Sheriff’s Office for an interview, resulting in her arrest.
Arrested was Danielle Coyle, age 28, of Portsmouth, Ohio. Coyle has been charged with one
count of Endangering Children, a felony of the 2nd degree, one count of Felonious Assault, a
felony of the 2nd degree, and a Probation Violation. Coyle is being held without bond after
appearing in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that the arrest was the result of his detectives, Portsmouth Police
Department, Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit, Southern Ohio Medical
Center, and the trauma team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital working cooperatively in the
protection of our children.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that this is still an ongoing investigation and additional evidence
will be presented to a Scioto County Grand Jury on a later date, which could result in more
charges being filed. Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant Jodi Conkel @
740-351-1091