NEWS RELEASE​​​​​​​
March 19, 2025
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Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman stated that on Sunday, March 16, 2025 the 911
Communication Center received a call from a female making threats towards her neighbor. The
call came in from 68 South Bennett St. South Webster at approximately 12:56pm. While
deputies were in route they were advised that an altercation had taken place and that two people
were cut with a knife and two others were assaulted.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated upon the arrival of deputies four (4) ambulances were requested.
Four individuals were transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center for treatment. Detectives
responded to the hospital to begin their investigation.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that all four of the subjects that were transported to SOMC were
treated and released. Two of the individuals were detained for further investigation, which
resulted in their arrest.
Arrested was Russell D Slone Jr., age 45, of 68A South Bennett St. South Webster, and Tiffany
Slone, age 36, of 68A South Bennett St. South Webster. Both have been charged with Felonious
Assault, a felony of the 2nd degree; Strangulation, a felony of the 4th degree; Strangulation, a
Both appeared in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Monday, March 17 th and are currently being
held in the Scioto County Jail on a $75,000.00 bond.
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