Rehab Patient Arrested after Child Raped at Knifepoint in Roosevelt Lake Bathroom
A 21-year-old rehab patient is being held without bond after Scioto County detectives say he raped a child at knifepoint inside a ...
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Burglary Caught on Video – Why No Arrest?
A report of a possible break-in on Robinson Avenue led Portsmouth police to a damaged building and the arrest of...
Missed Turn Signals Lead to OVI Arrest
A driver who couldn't seem to remember his turn signals ended up facing OVI charges after deputies noticed something wasn't...
Busted! 06/26/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 181 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Teen Killed in ATV Crash; Classmates Plan Candlelight Vigil
A 17-year-old student was killed and his passenger was injured early Friday morning when an ATV went off the road...
Man Buys 25 Cans of Air Duster, Starts Huffing Them Outside Store, Deputies Say
Customers arriving for a routine shopping trip instead found themselves watching a man allegedly get high on cans of air...
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New Jersey Man, Young Portsmouth Mom Charged in Major Drug Bust
A Southern Ohio Drug Task Force investigation has landed two people in jail after officers seized a large amount of suspected crack cocaine, cash, and a loaded firearm during an early morning raid in Portsmouth. The arrests came after members...
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The Hidden Causes of Employee Frustration at Work
Employee frustration can build quietly at work, and the hidden causes often begin with everyday systems people rarely stop to...
Wanted Man Busted During 4 A.M. Traffic Stop
An early morning traffic stop at a Portsmouth gas station ended with a homeless man being taken back to jail...
Shirtless Dancing, Powder in the Bathroom, and a Trespass Warning: Strange Day for Portsmouth Businesses
Portsmouth police spent part of the day responding to a series of unusual calls from local businesses involving suspected drug...
Vandal Caught on Camera at the Pot Shop—But Deputies Can’t Get the Video
A trip to a local dispensary ended with an unexpected repair bill after a customer discovered someone had apparently kicked...
ATV Chase Ends With Taser, Drugs, and Another Court Date
A late-night ATV ride through West Portsmouth ended with a foot chase, a Taser deployment, drug charges, and another court...
Busted! 06/25/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 175 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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ATV Chase Ends With Taser, Drugs, and Another Court Date
A late-night ATV ride through West Portsmouth ended with a foot chase, a Taser deployment, drug charges, and another court appearance for a man with a lengthy history of traffic offenses. Scioto County Sheriff's deputies first spotted a blacked-out ATV...
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Domestic Fight Takes Twist After Witness Changes Story
What started as a domestic violence call quickly turned into a case where nearly everyone involved had a different version...
Stolen Motorcycle Recovered During Early Morning Traffic Stop
A Portsmouth man is facing a felony charge after police say he was found riding a stolen motorcycle through the...
Report of Armed Man on Scooter Sparks Search
Portsmouth police searched part of the city after receiving a disturbing report of a man allegedly seen with a gun...
Naked on Campbell Avenue
Portsmouth police spent part of the afternoon searching for a naked man who apparently couldn't decide where he wanted to...
Missing Sign, Shirtless Mystery Man, and Alleyway Litterbug Keep Police Busy
Portsmouth police spent part of the day investigating a series of low-level complaints that ranged from a missing parking sign...
Mystery Vehicle Fire Sparks Arson Investigation on Vinton Avenue
A loud explosion in the middle of the night sent Portsmouth police and firefighters rushing to Vinton Avenue, where they...
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