Wheelersburg Man Arrested for Assault On Officer
NEWS RELEASE
March 10, 2025
Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman stated that on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:34am the New Boston Police Department Dispatch Center called advising that one of their officers was
being attacked in the parking lot of their police station. Deputies, detectives and two Portsmouth Police Officers responded to the officer in distress call.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that the officer was taken to Southern Ohio Medical Center where
he was treated and released for their injuries. The suspect was also taken to Southern Ohio
Medical Center for observation for possible drug usage. The suspect had no visible injuries nor
did he report any injuries.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that once the suspect was released from SOMC he was transported
to the sheriff’s office. Detectives learned that the suspect was acting erratic in the parking lot of
the New Boston Police Department. The suspect then attempted to steal a motor vehicle and the
officer attempted to detain him when he knocked the taser from the officer’s hand. During the
attack, the suspect punched the officer multiple times in his face and head.
The suspect then attacked an individual that was present and attempted to steal his vehicle. This
person assisted the officer fight the suspect until additional law enforcement arrived.
Arrested was Kaleb D Ruth, age 18, of 8211 Hayport Road Wheelersburg, Ohio. Ruth has been
charged with Felonious Assault on an Officer, a felony of the 1 st degree, Robbery, a felony of the
3rd degree, two counts of Grand Theft Auto, a felony of the 4th degree and Retaliation, a felony of the 3rd degree. Ruth is being held in the Scioto County Jail on a $120,000.00 bond and will
appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that this is still an ongoing investigation that will 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
That bystander stepping in to help the officer while the suspect was trying to take another vehicle really stands out. It’s easy to imagine how chaotic that parking lot must have been, especially after burning bridges ai character swap the taser was knocked away. Hopefully the person who helped is doing okay too; situations like that can turn dangerous fast.
It's insane that this happened right in the police station parking lot. Good on the bystander who stepped in to help the officer — that took guts. Hope the officer recovers fully and the suspect gets the book thrown at him.guessthesong
It's reassuring to see that law enforcement agencies respond quickly to protect their own, especially when an officer is attacked right in front of the station. I hope the officer is recovering well. This incident is a reminder of the daily risks officers face, and it's good to see the Sheriff's Office keeping the public informed. By the way, I often find myself reading such updates while solving NYT Crossword Clues on my phone.
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Wow, Kaleb D Ruth's arrest for assaulting an officer right in the police station parking lot is wild; imagine that happening while you're just trying to get some coffee. It really makes you think about how unpredictable life can be, though thankfully no 7-0 juego style winning streaks for chaos here, just a serious charge.