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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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...
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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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TikTok Puppy Scam Revealed
What looked like the chance to bring home an adorable Yorkie quickly turned into what deputies believe was another online...
Disorderly Conduct at the Dash Thru
A man who approached Portsmouth police with a complaint ended up going to jail himself after officers determined he was...
Insurance Company Tactics Every Injury Victim Should Know
When you're hurt and stuck waiting on money, the adjuster on the phone can seem like the nicest person in...
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...
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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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From Scioto County to the Big Track: Local Horses, Trainers, and Owners Who Have Made Their Mark on Ohio Racing
Honestly, when we talk about horse racing, Ohio isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Most people immediately go...
Animal Neglect Calls Bring Police to Two Homes
Portsmouth police handled two animal-related complaints, including concerns about cats and kittens at one apartment complex and a barking dog...
How Mobile Payment Options Are Changing the Online Casino Experience
The way players fund online casino accounts has evolved significantly over the past several years. While debit cards, bank transfers,...
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...
Death Threats, Open Warrants, and a Trip to Mom’s House
Portsmouth police handled two unusual calls involving threats, warrants, probation issues, and one highly intoxicated man who ended up being...
Gun or Laser? Neighborhood Dog Dispute Sparks Police Response
What started as a loose dog wandering into a neighbor's yard quickly escalated into a frightening confrontation when a woman...
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