Portsmouth police shut down Maplewood Ave., say 'emergency' is no danger to public

Portsmouth police shut down an area on Maplewood Avenue in Portsmouth Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. PORTSMOUTH — While stating there is no threat to th...

September 23, 2022
12:22 AM

Portsmouth police shut down an area on Maplewood Avenue in Portsmouth Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. PORTSMOUTH — While stating there is no threat to the public, city police said Maplewood Avenue would be closed for a few hours Thursday afternoon due to an unspecified 'emergency situation." The Portsmouth Police Department's investigative and patrol divisions responded to Maplewood Avenue, which leads into the heart of downtown. Police were investigating after a report was made urging them to come to the area, according to Lt.

Ian Lenahan