Davis Pleads Guilty to 3 Felony Charges in Corruption Case
After nearly two years of court hearings, delays, and speculation, Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis pleaded guilty Monday to three ...
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Baby Deer in the Backseat
A woman who tried to help an injured baby deer ended up flagging down Scioto County sheriff’s deputies at the...
Family Party Ends With Bite, Brawl, and Jail Booking
What was supposed to be a family celebration ended with deputies reviewing cellphone video, one man nursing a bite wound,...
Stranger at the Door After Midnight Gets Ride to Rehab
Scioto County sheriff’s deputies handled two unusual calls that ended not with arrests, but with people getting rides to safer...
🐕 Trapped by Dogs, Abandoned Pit Bull, and More Calls as Animal Control Struggles Continue
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — As the Scioto County Dog Warden's Office continues dealing with staffing shortages and recent resignations, deputies...
Coroner Investigates Mysterious Death After Neighbor Makes Grim Discovery
What began as a simple welfare check ended with deputies, the coroner, firefighters, and investigators spending hours piecing together the...
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Monday Hearing Set in Bryan Davis Corruption Case as Trial Draws Closer
After months of little visible movement, Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and his wife, Lori, are scheduled to return to court Monday morning as their public corruption case continues toward trial. The couple is due in Scioto County Common Pleas...
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⛽ Busy Night at Burg Gas Stations: Domestic Dispute, Shoplifting, and a Second Chance
WHEELERSBURG, OH — Scioto County Sheriff's deputies had a busy night at two different Wheelersburg gas stations, responding first to...
Wanted Man Arrested Again on 8th Street
Portsmouth police caught up with a wanted man on 8th Street just after 9 a.m. and booked him into the...
$60,000 Work Truck Vanishes from Parking Lot
Someone made off with a $60,000 work truck from a trucking company's parking lot overnight, leaving the owner wondering how...
Monday Hearing Set in Bryan Davis Corruption Case as Trial Draws Closer
After months of little visible movement, Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and his wife, Lori, are scheduled to return to...
Woman Misses Church, Friend Checks In, Police Find Her After Fall
A friend’s decision to check on someone who missed church may have prevented a much worse outcome. A caller contacted...
Busted! 07/17/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 169 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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🐕 Another Dog Warden Quits – Should the Sheriff Take Over?
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just as Scioto County officials were trying to stabilize the troubled Dog Warden's Office, they were dealt another setback. At Thursday's commissioners meeting, officials announced that Dog Warden Eli Miller has resigned, leaving the county searching...
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Portsmouth Should Keep Cruising Special
This Saturday, July 18, Portsmouth will once again hear the rumble of engines moving slowly cruising through downtown. Cars will shine...
Woman Claims Ex Threatened to Kill Her Family—Man Says He Wasn’t Even There
A woman told deputies her longtime boyfriend threatened to slit her throat, kill their children, and burn her sister alive...
What Contractors Should Look for When Purchasing Equipment
Learn what contractors should evaluate before purchasing equipment, from durability and maintenance costs to safety, productivity, and long-term value.
🐕 Another Dog Warden Quits – Should the Sheriff Take Over?
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just as Scioto County officials were trying to stabilize the troubled Dog Warden's Office, they were...
Busted! 07/16/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 173 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Dad Threatens To Kill Man His Kids Say Choked Them
Portsmouth police were called after a very upset father reported that two children had been assaulted and threatened to kill...
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