Woman Accused of Hitting Baby Held Under Bond
Portsmouth police arrested a woman after a 1 a.m. call about a baby with marks on his face and bruises ...
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Crash Call Ends With Drug Trafficking Warrant Arrest
An afternoon crash at Gallia and Offnere streets ended with one man in custody on an open drug trafficking warrant....
Truck Sleeper Raiser Concern
A man sleeping on top of a blue GMC truck has now drawn multiple calls to law enforcement, highlighting the...
Aldi Panhandling Call Leads to Warrant Arrest
Portsmouth police were called to Aldi on Gallia Street after a report of a man approaching customers and asking for...
Repeat Offender Charged in Glass Attack
Portsmouth police arrested a man on an assault charge after a caller reported someone came inside and threw glass on...
Burg Woman Busted For Domestic Violence
Deputies arrested a Wheelersburg woman on a domestic violence charge after multiple 911 hang-up calls from a McDermott home. Dispatchers...
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Council Asked to Approve Extra Emergency $344K for Riverfront Project
Portsmouth City Council is being asked to approve an emergency ordinance for another $344,110.80 tied to the city’s riverfront project at Monday's meeting. The money would go to Allard Excavation, LLC, the contractor already working on major portions of the...
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Council Asked to Approve Extra Emergency $344K for Riverfront Project
Portsmouth City Council is being asked to approve an emergency ordinance for another $344,110.80 tied to the city’s riverfront project...
Grandview Neighbor Calls Cops Over Flowerbed Rock
Portsmouth police were called to Grandview Avenue after a resident said her neighbor put landscaping materials on her property without...
One Foster Child Cost $1,500 a Day as County Sounds Alarm
Scioto County leaders say one of the biggest threats to the county's budget isn't roads, buildings, or payroll—it's the soaring...
“I’m Going to Burn It Down” – Firefighters, Deputies Rush to Home After Threat
A frantic predawn call sent deputies and firefighters racing to a home after a mother reported her son had threatened...
Ex Won’t Let Go: Couple Says Harassment Escalated After Breakup
What started as a breakup six months ago has allegedly turned into a campaign of threats, fake social media messages,...
Busted! 08/07/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 189 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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3500 Construction Workers Expected at Data Center Site
Construction on Google's massive Franklin Furnace data center appears to be accelerating, and Scioto County Commissioner Merit Smith says the project could soon become one of the largest construction sites in the region. Speaking during Thursday's Scioto County Commissioners meeting,...
Read moreDetailsBusted! 08/06/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 198 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Pike County Strangulation Suspect Found on 4th Street
Portsmouth police helped Pike County deputies track down a man wanted in connection with a domestic violence case involving allegations...
Yorkie Dies Protecting Family
A deadly dog attack and a second complaint involving loose, aggressive dogs have renewed concerns about irresponsible pet ownership after...
Two Women Busted at Four Keys Inn
A call about a woman with open warrants led Portsmouth police to two arrests at the Four Keys Inn on...
Stolen Car Call Turns Into Porch Brawl, Double Arrest
What began as a report of a stolen car quickly spiraled into a family feud that ended with two women...
Dead Cars, Parking Drama Keep PPD Busy
Portsmouth police handled two vehicle complaints involving cars that were not going anywhere, including a man sleeping in an inoperable...
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