Family Searches for Missing Homeless Mom
A man contacted Portsmouth police after seeing a Facebook post suggesting his homeless mother might be staying inside a condemned ...
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Loose Dog Sparks Gun Concern on Sterling Avenue
Portsmouth police were called to Sterling Avenue late at night after a resident said a neighbor may have pulled a...
Busted! 07/10/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 183 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Jealous Rage, Broken Glass, and an Outstanding Warrant: Night of Drinking Ends With Arrest
A late-night drinking session spiraled into violence after one man allegedly accused another of making a pass at his girlfriend,...
Hospital Assault Report Leads to Felony Domestic Violence Arrest
Portsmouth police were called to Southern Ohio Medical Center after an ER nurse reported that a woman had come into...
Stolen Electricity, Illegal Pool Snacks, and a Missing PS5
Portsmouth police handled another roundup of unusual calls, including a reported home invasion involving a stolen PlayStation, men walking with...
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Scioto Hounds Gets Green Light to Help Improve Dog Shelter
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — After months of headlines about mold, overcrowding, staffing shortages, and controversy at the Scioto County Dog Shelter, county leaders say they're finally seeing something they've been hoping for: People stepping up with solutions. On Thursday, the...
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Your Private AI Photo Studio: What Men Should Know Before Pressing “Generate”
After work, dinner and the usual round of checking local news, sports scores and weather alerts, a man has choices....
5 Things to Know Before Opening a Bar or Restaurant in Southern Ohio
You've found the building. The concept is set, and the lease is ready to sign. Then someone mentions the liquor...
Online Roulette Basics That Every Gambler Should Know
Roulette is a staple of casino halls all over the world. It is only natural that the game would be...
Passed Out In Portsmouth
Portsmouth police handled two separate early-morning calls involving men found lying or passed out in public places, with both incidents...
Gun Reports Send Police to Public Housing Twice in Minutes
Portsmouth police responded to multiple reports of people with guns at public housing complexes, but officers did not locate a...
Scioto Hounds Gets Green Light to Help Improve Dog Shelter
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — After months of headlines about mold, overcrowding, staffing shortages, and controversy at the Scioto County Dog...
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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 a violent domestic assault. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced the arrest of John Michael Odiam, 20, of Minford, following...
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Suspect Collapses in PPD Custody
Portsmouth police were called to the Hurth Apartments after a man reported that a woman had hit him in the...
“It’s Going to Be a Dead Dog”: Neighbor Threatens Family Pet
Portsmouth police were called to Cherry Street after a family said a neighbor was threatening their children when they walked...
A Tale of Two Counties: Scioto Faces Deep Cuts While Lawrence Finds a Path to Partner
As the heat of July settles over Southern Ohio, the financial outlook for two neighboring counties could not look more...
Fistfights & Fake Names
A fight that sent one man to the hospital took an unexpected turn when deputies say the alleged attacker wasn't...
Grant Street Gunshot Call Leads to Two Arrests, CPS Response
A report of gunshots on Grant Street led Portsmouth police to New Boston, where officers detained a man and a...
Portsmouth Pair Indicted on Kidnapping, Robbery Charges
Two young Portsmouth residents are facing serious felony charges after a Scioto County grand jury returned indictments accusing them of...
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