6 Mental Health Emergencies in 7 Hours Keep PPD Busy
Portsmouth police handled a string of mental health and welfare calls in one day, including suicidal threats, a person reportedly ...
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Five Transported After Waller Street Crash
Five people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash at 13th and Waller streets. Portsmouth police responded to...
Traffic Stop Turns Into Fight With Cop
A Portsmouth traffic stop turned tense after police say a man resisted arrest, fought with an officer, and continued acting...
Trailer Prowler, Dumpster Strip Show, and Yard Campers Keep Police Busy
Portsmouth police handled several early-morning calls involving suspicious activity, trespassing, and people being asked to move along. Around 4 a.m.,...
How To Prep Your Home for Hosting Overnight Guests
Make overnight guests feel at home with simple hosting tips for a cozy guest space. Give them the experience of...
Worried Neighbor Makes Tragic Discovery
A concerned neighbor who hadn't seen or heard from a woman in several days made a heartbreaking discovery after asking...
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Vandals Hit Greenlawn Cemetery; City Locks Gates
Vandalism, graffiti, drug paraphernalia, and what city officials called “pure disrespect” at Greenlawn Cemetery have prompted Portsmouth to change access at two cemetery entrances. The cemetery is not closing, but the gates at the Kinney’s Lane and Grant Street entrances...
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Area Drug Counselor Indicted For Medicaid Fraud
An area drug counselor is among several healthcare providers indicted this week for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program, Attorney...
Dad Accused of Luring Daughter’s Boyfriend to Brutal Beating
What began as a trip to pick up belongings ended with an alleged ambush inside a home, multiple eyewitnesses backing...
Man Pees on Speedway – Troopers Show Up
A report of a man urinating on the side of a Lucasville Speedway brought law enforcement to the business. Scioto...
Busted! 07/15/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 172 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Business Breakup Turns Into Alleged Cash Grab, Owner Claims Former Partner Kept Draining Company Account
The end of a business partnership has led to theft allegations after a Lawrence County business owner told deputies her...
Ambulance Escapee Captured After Foot Chase, Taser Deployment
New details are emerging about the search for Jeremy Copas, the man officials say jumped from an ambulance while being...
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Burning Mystery and Bar Robbery Claim Keep Police Busy Overnight
Portsmouth police handled two unusual overnight calls involving a report of people dragging something on fire down a street and a later assault-and-robbery complaint at the Party Time Bar. Something on Fire Dragged Toward Camper Just after 1:30 a.m., police...
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Things Insurance Companies Don’t Tell Injury Victims
The adjuster who calls you three days after your accident sounds like the nicest person you've talked to all week....
Reasons To Take Sex Crime Allegations Seriously From Day One
A sex crime allegation moves faster than almost any other type of criminal case. Before you’ve spoken to an attorney,...
Busted! 07/14/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 171 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Coroner Investigates After Man Found Dead During Family Welfare Check
A welfare check requested by a worried family ended in tragedy after a man was found dead inside his home,...
Vandals Hit Greenlawn Cemetery; City Locks Gates
Vandalism, graffiti, drug paraphernalia, and what city officials called “pure disrespect” at Greenlawn Cemetery have prompted Portsmouth to change access...
Troubled Woman Arrested Again After Mailbox, Threat Calls
Portsmouth police dealt with two calls in one day involving a troubled homeless woman officers have encountered repeatedly. The first...
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