PPD Busts Farley Square Drug Dealers after Neighbors’ Tips
Tips from concerned residents led Portsmouth police straight to a vehicle parked in the Farley Square public housing complex. According ...
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Portsmouth Police Overnight Roundup: Arrests, Warrant Stops, and Park Patrols
Portsmouth police were busy overnight handling multiple incidents across the city, from disorderly conduct to warrant arrests and after-hours park...
Kroger Chaos Ends With Another Trip to Jail
A call about a suspicious man at Kroger ended with police, paramedics, a Quick Response Team, and eventually a trip...
Kids Vanish After Mom’s Arrest
A welfare check involving three young children took an unusual turn after police were unable to locate either the children...
Suspended Driver Busted Under the Influence
A Portsmouth woman with multiple previous convictions for driving under suspension is facing another round of charges after an early-morning...
5 Tips for Enhancing Your Building’s Operational Readiness
Launching a facility without long-term planning can lead to safety and maintenance issues. Learn five tips for enhancing your building's...
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PPD Investigates Multiple Shooting Reports
A report of multiple gunshots sent Portsmouth police scrambling across several neighborhoods late at night, but despite a lengthy search, officers never found the shooter. They did, however, find someone else who was wanted. Just before 10:45 p.m., police were...
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Dog Left in Car for Nearly 24 Hours — Situation Takes Unexpected Turn
A call about a dog reportedly left inside a vehicle for nearly a full day turned out to be more...
Teen Reports Sexual Assault Allegedly Occurred During Foster Placement
A report received by the Scioto County Sheriff's Office is prompting an investigation into allegations that a teenager was sexually...
Mom’s 1 A.M. Call Launches Search for Alleged Strangler
A mother's middle-of-the-night phone call sent officers scrambling across Portsmouth looking for a man accused of choking a woman. According...
Wanted Woman Found at Arby’s, Children Turned Over to Grandma
A woman wanted on a court warrant was taken into custody in Wheelersburg after deputies located her at Arby's and...
Missing Child Found in Portsmouth Home
A tip received by Portsmouth police helped bring a missing juvenile case to a quick resolution Tuesday afternoon. Around 2...
Kids Spotted Playing in Road
A call about unsupervised children playing in the roadway turned out to be less dramatic than initially feared, but it...
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Wanted Woman Found at Arby’s, Children Turned Over to Grandma
A woman wanted on a court warrant was taken into custody in Wheelersburg after deputies located her at Arby's and discovered several children were with her. Just before 7 p.m., Scioto County Sheriff's deputies stopped a vehicle at the restaurant...
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Sleep. Get a License. Repeat. Burger King Call Reveals Two Exhausted, Unlicensed Drivers
A report of a possibly impaired driver at Burger King in Wheelersburg led deputies to a surprising discovery: the driver...
Trooper Chases Suspect Into Woods… Then Everybody Loses Him
An early-morning foot pursuit turned into a game of hide-and-seek that police ultimately lost. Portsmouth police were called to assist...
Man Airlifted After Early-Morning Shooting in Franklin Furnace
A man was seriously injured in an early-morning shooting in Franklin Furnace that prompted a large emergency response and plans...
Portsmouth Man Charged With 32 Horrific Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Portsmouth man already facing child exploitation charges has now been formally indicted by the Scioto County Grand Jury. According...
Under the Influence… in the Jail Parking Lot
If you're going to have a drug-related emergency, the parking lot of the Scioto County Jail might not be the...
Foster Care Costs Push Scioto County Toward $2.5 Million Deficit
Scioto County Commissioners say skyrocketing foster care placement costs have pushed the county toward a projected $2.5 million deficit, and...
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