Really Portsmouth? These Are Things You’re Calling The Cops For?

A recent perusal of the Portsmouth police log has proven that there are some residents who are reaching a bit to find things to complain about.....

8:44 a.m.: Caller complained about a car parked for sale on Islington Street, for a week, without moving.

Note the time here: 8:44 AM is pretty early in the day to say "you know what....I've had enough of that person trying to sell that car.

10:27 a.m.: Checked a residence after a report about a truant student, but no one answered the door.

Truant means a student who skipped school.  It made me wonder if anyone ever called the cops on me in high school.  I skipped class a lot, but the last place I went was home.

10:40 a.m.: The animal officer was dispatched for a call about a porcupine on Corporate Drive.

I'm just going to let that one speak for itself.

1:07 p.m.: A caller complained about a skateboarder on State Street.

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1:54 p.m.: Caller complained about a dog that was unvaccinated for rabies.

Again, look at what time this was logged- 1:54 PM.  Perhaps this person had skipped lunch and was hangry?

2:49 p.m.: Caller reported finding a dufflebag on Pleasant Street and police determined it contained carpet samples.

Meanwhile at 3:00 or so a carpet salesman had a really embarrassing sales pitch.