Minford Man Arrested After Brutal Assault on Pregnant Woman
A Minford man is behind bars without bond after Scioto County deputies say a pregnant woman was badly injured during ...
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DOA at the Royal Inn – Police Return Hours Later for Overdose Call
Portsmouth police and EMS responded to the Royal Inn on Kendall Avenue after a caller reported that a woman was...
Busted! 07/06/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 187 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
BMV Adds Cameras to Stop Homeless Poopers
The Portsmouth BMV is installing lights and cameras around its building, but employees say the people defecating on the property...
Convicted Drug Trafficker Busted Again
An early-morning traffic stop on Gallia Street ended with a woman arrested on a drug paraphernalia charge, a guilty plea,...
Double the Limit, Double the Arrests
A late-night traffic stop on the Scioto Trail ended with two men taken into custody—one on an outstanding warrant and...
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Love Triangle, Missing Phone, and an Ankle Monitor End With Arrest
A dispute involving an ex-girlfriend, a missing phone, and a new relationship ended with one woman being taken to jail after deputies responded to a disorderly conduct complaint. Officers were called after reports that a woman had been outside a...
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Cops to Nursing Home Patient: Don’t Murder Anyone
A hospital caseworker contacted Portsmouth police after a nursing home resident reportedly expressed thoughts about harming her former son-in-law. The...
Breathing new life into an outdated backyard oasis
Owning a property with an older water feature often feels like a double-edged sword. While the idea of jumping into...
Commissioners Warn County Offices: Cuts Are Coming
Scioto County commissioners issued a blunt warning to elected officeholders: The county does not have enough money to cover nearly...
QRT Steps In During Overnight Crisis Calls
Portsmouth police and the Quick Response Team handled several overnight calls involving people in crisis and suspected drug use. The...
High-Speed Parking Lot Run Ends in OVI Arrest
A report of a man speeding through the Party Time Bar parking lot ended with an OVI arrest and a...
Church Steps Become Refuge in Back-to-Back Welfare Calls
Portsmouth police responded to two separate calls involving people sleeping or lying outside churches within less than 24 hours. The...
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Foster Child Faces Group Home Eviction Over Unpaid $76,020 Bill
A child with specialized needs was seven days away from being discharged from a group home unless Scioto County paid a $76,020 bill, forcing commissioners to approve an emergency payment at Thursday’s meeting. Commissioners added an emergency payment to Thursday’s...
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Walmart Theft Suspect Caught Minutes Later With Crack
A man accused of walking out of Walmart with a stolen car radio didn't get far before deputies caught up...
Busted! 07/03/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 175 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Stolen Walker Recovered After Police Track It Across Portsmouth
A man’s report that someone stole his walker from Kroger sent Portsmouth police across several locations before officers recovered the...
Panhandler’s Strange Day Ends With Trip to Jail
A shirtless man who was reportedly yelling at passing cars, standing in traffic, and alarming motorists was given a chance...
Portsmouth Chaos Keeps PPD Busy
Portsmouth police dealt with another string of calls involving people in crisis, suspected drug use, public intoxication, and harassment at...
SCDN INVESTIGATION REVEALS ACTIVE CHILD TRAFFICKING RING OPERATING IN SCIOTO COUNTY
An intensive external investigation initiated by Scioto County Daily News (SCDN) has uncovered a deeply embedded and operationally sophisticated child...
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