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Two-woman fight leads to officer emergency call
DAYTON — A man and a woman were arrested on assault charges at a west Dayton gas station on Tuesday, July 7, after officers arrived to find two women fighting near a rowdy crowd.
Ebony M. Ward, 25, and Gary Sumlin, 33, were arrested following the call at 2:45 a.m. that there was a disturbance at the All-in-One, a gas station and convenience store\ at 119 N. James H. McGee Blvd., according to a police report.
The first responding officer, who heard multiple people calling for help, saw a woman, later identified as Ward, punching another woman, the report said. Witnesses told the officer that Sumlin had also choked the woman with both hands around the neck, the report said.
Shortly after the first officer responded, the dispatcher sent out a “99” call, which indicates an officer emergency. At that point, a crowd of about 30 was causing a “large commotion” at the gas station and convenience store, the report said.
The female victim told officers Sumlin had choked her because of the fight with Ward, which began because the victim had a relationship with Sumlin that upset Ward, the report said.
Sumlin was verbally combative with officers and wouldn’t provide his identification information following his placement in the back of a cruiser, the report said, so he was arrested on an additional charge of obstructing official business.
The victim was found bleeding from a scratch on her right hand and was bleeding from her upper lip, the report said.
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By Patty
July 8, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this
Ladies, why are you tussling over a man? Is it really worth it? He will end up with another woman anyway after all said and done and then you will realize that you’ve made a stupid move. STOP IT AND GROW UP!
By Pete
July 8, 2009 11:55 AM | Link to this
Must be a slow news day!
By Bullet
July 8, 2009 12:00 PM | Link to this
Would love to know the “gender” of the police officer’s that called for help?
By Concerned
July 8, 2009 12:22 PM | Link to this
And we are laying off more police officers….Sounds like a nice and dangerous situation! We can thank the Mayor for that one!
By Les Moore
July 8, 2009 12:26 PM | Link to this
“All-In-One” gas?? Should change 2 “All-Against-One”
By Les Moore
July 8, 2009 12:27 PM | Link to this
“All-In-One” gas?? Should change 2 “All-Against-One”
By Les Moore
July 8, 2009 12:27 PM | Link to this
“All-In-One” gas?? Should change 2 “All-Against-One”
By Mark
July 8, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this
People are surprised at this? “they” do it all the time.
By ajob?
July 8, 2009 12:58 PM | Link to this
Fighting at 2:30 am. Haven’t they heard of a job.
By Bob
July 8, 2009 1:29 PM | Link to this
Look at that picture, there’s a future Rocket scientist right there, I wonder how many little welfare hoodlums she’s got running around? 2:30 in the morning, she needs to be put down like a gimped horse.
By common scents
July 8, 2009 1:40 PM | Link to this
Wow…..this story ranks right up there with the freaky MJ memorial. Slow news day i reckon….
By DEB
July 8, 2009 2:13 PM | Link to this
And you all wonder why no body wants to come to spend time in Dayton? Dayton has had and still has a reputation for this kind of thing.We keep ourselves and families far away. YOu can have it all to yourselves.
By soxanne
July 8, 2009 2:37 PM | Link to this
i agree with bob i bet the whole crowd is on welfare and crack
By kim
July 8, 2009 2:42 PM | Link to this
I agree with most of you that this type of behavior is ridiculous and all too common. However, I am embarrassed at some of the accompanying remarks that suggest “they” (blacks) are the only race of people who act this way. I am white and have encountered many many ignorant white people that behave in the same manner. Enough with the white superiority!
By shocked
July 8, 2009 2:50 PM | Link to this
It is absolutely ridiculous that the DDN staff does not monitor these comments. How very irresponsible!
By Jamal
July 8, 2009 2:55 PM | Link to this
This is news?
By Average Joe
July 8, 2009 3:08 PM | Link to this
Fatherlessness….has anyone realized giving people money for nothing breeds stupidity no matter what color.
By Amy
July 8, 2009 3:16 PM | Link to this
lol … that’s why they are known as “Ghetto Republicans” because they have no class and no regard for anyone except themselves!
By BIG J
July 8, 2009 3:29 PM | Link to this
THREE SEEMS TO BE ALOT OF RACE FUELED COMMENTS- WORKING AT THE LARGEST E.R. DEPT IN DAYTON- REST ASSURE BLACKS JUST MAKE THE NEWS - THE EAST END AND WHITE PEOPLE IN DAYTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS ARE THE NEWS… MORE STABBING AND GUNSHOTS FROM WHITES THAN BLACKS —- MEDIA REPORTS WHAT IT WANTS.
By Biff
July 8, 2009 4:07 PM | Link to this
Big J- Your are mistaken my friend. Sadly mistaken. It’s a shame, but also the truth. Effect a change…
By smoke & mirrors
July 8, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this
Yeah some people are just plain ignorant regardless of color.
By Pinky
July 8, 2009 4:26 PM | Link to this
Sure am glad I moved to Tennessee. The rednecks don’t take it to the street. They just shoot or beat each other up and that’s it.
By flipper
July 8, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this
Step back and let them all do away with each other. Decrease the surplus welfare population.
By muttlady
July 13, 2009 1:28 AM | Link to this
Fighting over a man? Why? He’s obviously a player and that’s what he’ll always be. He’s not worth the trouble he’s causing you. Get a life, get a job. Get close to God. You’re on the wrong track ladies and headed for more heartaches. Grow up.
By renee
July 15, 2009 1:13 AM | Link to this
Flipper, you are a racist!