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Portsmouth Woman Arrested for Felonious Assault and Patient Abuse

  • Jul 20, 2023
  • 1 min read

NEWS RELEASE

July 19, 2023

Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman states that his office received a 9-1-1 call on Tuesday,

July 18, 2023 from a Wheelersburg residence requesting an ambulance. The caller was requesting

to have a nonverbal handicap patient taken to the hospital for injuries that were possibly sustained

from his caregiver.


Sheriff Thoroughman stated that a deputy responded to the Southern Ohio Medical Center

Emergency Room to speak with family members. The investigation was transferred to the Scioto

County Special Victim’s Unit detective.


Detectives reviewed footage from a camera system from inside the residence which showed the

alleged abuse. Detectives obtained statements from several witnesses and collected additional

evidence.


Sheriff Thoroughman stated that detectives responded to the suspects residence, located at 1805

Jackson Street Portsmouth, Ohio. Detectives transported the suspect to the sheriff’s office for

questioning, which resulted in her arrest.


Arrested was Jamey Addington, age 35, of 1805 Jackson Street Portsmouth, Ohio. Addington has

been charged with Felonious Assault, a felony of the 2nd degree, 5 counts of Patient Abuse or

Neglect, a felony of the 4th degree, and Failing to Provide for a Functionally Impaired Person, a

felony of the 4th degree. Addington is currently being held in the Scioto County Jail on a $60,000.00 bond. She will appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Thursday, July 20,2023.


Sheriff Thoroughman stated that this is still an ongoing investigation that could result in more

charges being presented to the Scioto County Grand Jury on a later date.


Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant Jodi Conkel @ 740-351-1091.

 
 
 

7 Comments


Michael Jhonson
Michael Jhonson
a day ago

. Reading about allegations involving both felonious assault and patient abuse is extremely concerning, especially when the victim is someone picture taker online who may have depended on others for safety, medical care, or basic protection. Situations like this damage public trust not only in individuals but also in the systems that are supposed to protect patients from harm and neglect.


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Luna Parker
Luna Parker
a day ago

This is a deeply disturbing and ai photo restore heartbreaking case that highlights the serious responsibility caregivers and healthcare workers have toward vulnerable patients.

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nytwordlehints
May 07

The way you presented complex information so simply is remarkable. This article is a valuable contribution to the field and a pleasure to read. sprunki shifted

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Sarah Williams
Sarah Williams
May 07

This is a deeply disturbing and heartbreaking case, and it really highlights how vulnerable patients and individuals with disabilities can be when borrar agua de tiktok placed in the care of others. Stories like this are difficult to read, but they also serve as an important reminder of why accountability, proper oversight, and compassion in caregiving are absolutely essential.


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Harry Potter
Harry Potter
May 07

What stands out most is the role that evidence and investigation played in bringing attention to the alleged abuse. According melhor imagem online to reports, detectives reviewed footage from inside the residence and gathered witness statements as part of the investigation, which ultimately led to the arrest.

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