Plan to Cut School Taxes in Green Township Moves Forward — But It’s Not as Simple as It Sounds
Scioto County Commissioners say they’re working on a plan that could put real money back into the pockets of Green ...
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Man Found Passed Out at Royal Inn—Taken to Hospital After Fall
A call to the Royal Inn on Kendall Avenue led to a medical response after a man was found passed...
Arrested, Convicted, Released—All in a Day at Kroger
A shoplifting call at Kroger on Gay Street led to an arrest just blocks away—and a quick trip through court....
Boneyfiddle Homeless Complaints Grow
Complaints about late-night activity and messes left behind are growing in Portsmouth’s Boneyfiddle area, with business owners and residents pointing...
When Does a Nosy Neighbor Cross the Line? Woman Says She Feels Watched
A Portsmouth woman is raising a question many people quietly wonder—when does a neighbor’s curiosity turn into harassment? The woman...
Vape Detector Alert Leads to Student Caught in School Search
It started with an alert — not from a teacher, but from a sensor designed to catch what students hope...
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Man Busted for Abduction Near School—Police Say No Threat to Students
A man wanted on serious charges was taken into custody near the Portsmouth City School campus Tuesday afternoon, drawing concern from parents as officers moved in. Portsmouth Police arrested David Smith on charges of abduction and impersonating a peace officer....
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Vape Found in School Search Leads to Charges for Three Students
What started as a tip from a student quickly turned into a search that uncovered more than expected. According to...
Student Brings Knife to School, Laughs When Confronted
It started with a quiet tip — and ended with a student being removed from school and taken into custody....
Wrong Way Wheelersburg Driver Causes Chaos
A dangerous driving report in Wheelersburg had deputies responding after multiple callers reported a man driving erratically through the area....
Busted! 03/11/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 166 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Car Theft Victim Says Suspect Came Back—And Broke Into Her Home
A Portsmouth woman says getting her stolen car back wasn’t the end of the ordeal—it was just the beginning. Police...
Homeless Paroled Arsonist Arrested
A complaint about a couple living in a car at a Portsmouth property led to the arrest of a woman...
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Man Pleads Case, Celebrates with Dinner… Then Dines and Dashes
A Portsmouth man wrapped up a court case—then promptly found himself back on police radar the very same evening. Officers were called to Sonora Mexican Grill on Grandview around 5 p.m. after employees reported a customer had walked out without...
Read moreDetailsBusted! 03/26/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 157 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Gun Threat Arrest at Welcome Center
A report of a man brandishing a firearm on the 2nd Street Bridge led to a police response at the...
Missing Dog Found Dead in Garage with Rope Tied Around Neck
A Portsmouth family made a disturbing discovery while cleaning out a garage—finding their missing dog dead with a rope tied...
Man Busted for Abduction Near School—Police Say No Threat to Students
A man wanted on serious charges was taken into custody near the Portsmouth City School campus Tuesday afternoon, drawing concern...
Heavy Police Presence at Portsmouth Schools Friday—Don’t Panic
If you see a large number of police cars, fire trucks, and emergency crews around Portsmouth schools Friday morning—don’t panic....
Rapid Gunfire Reports Near Kroger Send Deputies Searching Wheelersburg
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Kroger in Wheelersburg after a caller reported hearing what sounded like rapid...
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