Whispered 911 Call Leads to Kidnapping Arrest in Wheelersburg
A tense situation at a Wheelersburg home ended with multiple felony charges after deputies responded to a whispered 911 call ...
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WARRANT ISSUED IN VICIOUS LUCASVILLE DOG ATTACK
The case surrounding a brutal dog mauling in the Lucasville Bottoms took a new turn Friday morning. Scioto County Municipal...
Midnight Fight Call: Social Media Feud Brings Juvenile Brawl to Portsmouth Streets
A late-night disturbance on Sixth Street turned into a juvenile fight that police say started on social media and spilled into...
“Possible Dead Body” Report Brings Emergency Response to McDermott Home
A disturbing report of a possible deceased person inside a McDermott residence brought deputies and medics rushing to the scene. ...
Where Is the Student? Months of Absence Spark Fears for Missing Child
It started with an empty seat in a classroom — and questions no one could answer. By the time school...
Busted! 03/06/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 162 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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Rape Report Leads to Arrest — Should Sexual Assault Victims Be Taken to Jail When They Come Forward?
A troubling case reported at Frank N Steins Bar is raising a difficult question for the community: What happens when a sexual assault victim has an outstanding warrant? Portsmouth Police say a woman contacted them to report she had been sexually assaulted at the bar. Officers...
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Good Deed Backfires? Guest With “Nowhere to Go” Returns, Cleans Out Home
It’s a question many people have asked at one time or another: Is it worth the risk to help someone who says they have...
Suspicious Powder Found in Home of Special Needs Child Prompts Police Call
A Portsmouth mother called police after discovering a small bag of white powder inside her home — raising serious concerns...
Packs of Aggressive Dogs Reported Across Portsmouth
Multiple calls about aggressive dogs roaming Portsmouth neighborhoods in a matter of minutes highlight the growing public safety concern surrounding loose animals...
Busted! 03/05/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Grand Jury Indicts Portsmouth Man on String of Serious Charges After Police Chase
A Portsmouth man already facing a long list of charges now faces even more after the Scioto County Grand Jury handed down...
Police Roundup: Warrants, Disorderly Conduct and Suspicious Activity Keep Officers Busy
The Portsmouth Police Department had officers responding to a series of calls ranging from suspicious activity to disorderly conduct across the...
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Ohio’s SNAP “Pop Ban”: Good for Public Health… or Government Babysitting?
Ohio has officially decided it’s time to put the brakes on buying pop with food stamps. Beginning October 1, 2026, Ohio residents using SNAP benefits (commonly called food stamps) will no longer be able to use those benefits to buy sugary sodas—known to most Ohioans...
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Powell Blasts Proposed NDA Ban as “Lazy Legislation”
Commissioner Scottie Powell is sharply criticizing proposed Ohio legislation that would prohibit elected officials from signing nondisclosure agreements, calling the effort “lazy...
Missing Scioto County Man Found Deceased in Waverly
A search for a missing Scioto County man has come to a tragic conclusion after his body was discovered in...
Busted! 03/02/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 167 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Repeated Mental Health Calls Keep Portsmouth Officers Busy
It was a long and emotionally charged stretch for Portsmouth Police Department officers, who responded to several separate mental health-related...
Ohio AG Urges Parents to Activate Instagram Alerts as New Teen Self-Harm Search Warnings Roll Out
In a move aimed at addressing rising teen mental health concerns, Dave Yost is encouraging Ohio parents to enroll in...
Parolee Uber Driver Accused of Stealing Thousands
It was supposed to be a quick ride — but it ended with missing cash, a threat involving a gun,...
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