Portsmouth Woman Indicted Again for Child Endangering
A Portsmouth woman previously convicted of child endangering is facing a new felony indictment on another child endangering charge. The ...
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Busted! 07/30/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 184 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Child Sent Inappropriate Pictures By Adult Relative
Scioto County sheriff’s deputies were called to Minford after a report that a minor had received inappropriate pictures from a...
Police Rescue Lost Girl in Mound Park
A loose dog turned into a scary evening for a 13-year-old girl who got lost near Mound Park, but Portsmouth...
Spitting Mad Suspect Busted
Portsmouth police arrested a man after a report that a drunk customer tried to assault someone sitting in a parked...
Ex Threatens Nude Photo Post, But Is It a Crime?
A Portsmouth woman contacted police after she said her ex-boyfriend threatened to post nude photos of her on social media....
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Dayton Man Arrested For Local Murder
A Dayton man has been indicted by a Scioto County grand jury on aggravated murder, murder, tampering with evidence, and obstructing justice charges. Jean Jamar Ray Anderson, of Dayton, was indicted in connection with a homicide prosecutors say happened on...
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Child’s Video Helps Deputies Untangle Parents Domestic Dispute
A family argument turned into a domestic violence investigation after deputies say a child’s cellphone video and witness statement helped...
APS Calls for Welfare Check on Woman in Filthy Home
Adult Protective Services asked Portsmouth police to check on a woman after a caller raised concerns that she may not...
Harr Sentenced to 4 Years for Drug Trafficking
A woman found walking in and out of traffic trying to flag down drivers ended up heading to prison on...
How Can Local Seniors Stay Safe Living at Home?
Across Scioto County, most older residents share the same wish: to stay in the home they love rather than move...
How Do Communities Honor Their First Responders?
In small towns across Southern Ohio, first responders are neighbors as much as professionals. The same firefighter who battles a...
Busted! 07/29/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 185 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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Cops Called After Dogs Dumped
Portsmouth police and Scioto County sheriff’s deputies handled two separate animal welfare complaints involving dogs reportedly abandoned or left without care. A Woodland Avenue caller contacted Portsmouth police to report that people had moved out of a house and left...
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Jail Booking Surprise: “It’s Only Fentanyl”
A routine booking at the county jail turned into a drug investigation after deputies say an inmate attempted to conceal...
Car Break-Ins Hit County Road — Thieves Take Gun From Truck
A string of overnight vehicle break-ins left residents dealing with damaged vehicles, stolen property, and a reminder from deputies: your...
Orbeez Gun Call Ends With Warning for Wayne Hills Kids
Portsmouth police were called to Wayne Hills around 6:30 p.m. after someone reported that young children were outside playing with...
Why Do Humans Long for a Better World?
Throughout history, people have imagined a future free from conflict, injustice and suffering. Whether described as paradise, a golden age...
Dog Shot After Alleged Attack on Family Pet, Child Nearby
A family says they had no choice but to shoot a neighbor's dog after it allegedly attacked their pet and...
Ring Camera Catches Peeping Neighbor
A Waller Street resident contacted Portsmouth police after she said her Ring camera caught a neighbor walking onto her property,...
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