Stranger Danger: Quick-Thinking Teen Seeks Help After Suspicious Car Follows Her
A frightened 19-year-old knew exactly where to turn when she suspected someone was following her—straight to the Portsmouth Fire Department ...
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“Cry for Help” – Friend’s Quick Thinking Brings Police, Mental Health Team to the Rescue
A frantic 911 call led police and mental health professionals to an apartment complex after a woman feared her friend...
When Helping Turns into a Nightmare: The Risks of Letting Someone Stay in Your Home
A Portsmouth woman found herself in a legal and emotional mess after allowing her brother to stay in her home—only...
Squatter Drama! Are You Letting Someone Stay the Right Way?
Portsmouth police were called to a Vinton Avenue home after a concerned neighbor reported a disturbing scene—a house packed with...
Calm Under Pressure: Officers De-Escalate Incident Involving Intoxicated Man with Knife
Portsmouth police skillfully de-escalated a tense situation at Patties and Pints on 2nd Street after a report of an intoxicated...
Teen’s Call for Help Leads to Investigation of Alleged Assault
Authorities responded to a distress call in Lawrence County after a teenage girl sent a message to her mother stating...
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SCDN Exclusive: Father Reveals Heartbreaking Details About South Point Tragedy
A devastating new layer has been added to the tragic discovery in South Point, where a couple was found dead in their home, leaving two autistic sons alone for days. The boys’ biological father has come forward with exclusive details,...
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MIDNIGHT MANHUNT! Cops Chase Suspect Through Woods
It was a wild foot chase in the dark as police from New Boston and Portsmouth scrambled to track down...
Tragic Discovery: Man Found Deceased in Bertha Avenue Home
A tragic discovery was made just before 8 p.m. when a 911 caller reported finding a man unresponsive inside a...
TENT CITY CHAOS! Homeless Camp Takes Over Near Family Dollar—Trash, Crime & Fire Risks Soar!
Portsmouth’s homeless crisis just hit a new benchmark nobody wants to see! A sprawling camp has popped up behind the...
Double Trouble at Woodbine Apartments: Gun Pulled in Morning Mayhem!
Chaos hit the Woodbine Apartments as police were called twice in just 15 minutes to deal with escalating tension and...
Beyond the Badge: Officers Step Up to Help Family in Crisis
Portsmouth officers proved once again that their job goes far beyond fighting crime when they stepped in to assist a...
The Importance of Color-Coding Automotive Wiring
Color coding automotive wiring systems is critical for repair and replacement efficiency. Here’s a closer look at the importance of...
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Beyond the Badge: Officers Step Up to Help Family in Crisis
Portsmouth officers proved once again that their job goes far beyond fighting crime when they stepped in to assist a family in crisis on Grant Street early in the morning. Just before 7 a.m., a frightened caller reported a domestic...
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5 Ways Your Trucking Company Can Improve Its Delivery Rate
A late delivery can hurt the reputation of your trucking business. Avoid these issues by learning five ways your trucking...
Tragic Discovery in South Point: Parents Found Dead, Sons Left to Grieve Alone
A heartbreaking scene unfolded in South Point when two parents were found dead in their home, leaving their two sons...
Busted! 03/13/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 166 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding in Basement – And He’s in More Trouble Than Ever!
It didn’t take long for Portsmouth Police to track down a wanted man, but what they found when they finally...
Man Found Lying in the Road – And Then He Causes More Trouble at the Hospital!
Drama struck Portsmouth late Saturday night when a man was found lying in the road near 5th and Chillicothe Streets—but...
Nodding Off & Busted: Wanted Man Found at Holiday Inn with Mystery Wallet
Guests at the Holiday Inn on Second Street were treated to an all-too-common Portsmouth issue: a man slumped on a...
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