“Not Just Drugs”: State Moves to Take Over Dexter Avenue Home in Drug Task Force Case
Portsmouth Police were called to Dexter Avenue this week to assist the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force as detectives served court paperwork ...
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Calling 911 for a Ride: Domino’s Call Highlights Gaps in Addiction Treatment Access
Officers were dispatched to Domino’s Pizza on Gay Street after Portsmouth Ambulance crews reported a woman repeatedly calling for rides — even...
Death Investigation on Gallia Street: Man Found Deceased in Apartment
Portsmouth police were called to Gallia Street after a man was found deceased inside an apartment. Officers secured the scene...
Drug Fears, Lockdowns, and Warrants: Deputies Handle Two Troubling Welfare Calls
Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies were kept busy responding to two separate incidents involving drug concerns, safety fears, and outstanding warrants. ...
Busted! 02/23/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 170 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
15 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced today that the January term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on...
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Missing Person Tip Sparks Major Search on Robinson Avenue
An anonymous tip tied to a missing person’s case brought a swarm of law enforcement vehicles and forensic equipment to Portsmouth’s Robinson Avenue on Thursday — and for several tense hours, neighbors and passersby were left wondering if the city...
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Commissioners React to Proposed Ohio Law Banning NDAs for Elected Officials
Scioto County commissioners weighed in this week on a newly proposed Ohio law that would prohibit elected officials from signing...
$640 Gone in a Click: Portsmouth Woman Reports eBay Impersonation Scam
A local woman is warning others after she says scammers posing as eBay support drained hundreds of dollars from her...
Meltdown Brings Police to Local Elementary — Raising Bigger Questions About Behavior and Support
Police were called to a local elementary school after staff requested help dealing with a disruptive student, highlighting the growing...
“My Brother’s Been Shot!” Early-Morning Panic Sends Police Racing to West Portsmouth Home
A frantic early-morning report sent Portsmouth Police rushing to a residence after a man burst into a Super Quick convenience...
Two Traffic Stops, Four Handcuffs: Routine Pullovers Lead to Multiple Arrests in Portsmouth
What started as two routine traffic stops ended with several people in custody and vehicles headed to the tow lot, as officers...
Back Before the Judge: Man Accused in Wife’s Shooting Faces Probation Revocation From Earlier Attempted Murder Case
An inquiry from a reader about the progress of this case prompted this article. Thank You! The man charged with...
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Scioto County Commissioners Say $36 Billion Gas Plant Announcement Caught Them Off Guard
Scioto County leaders say they were just as surprised as residents to hear reports of a massive $36 billion natural gas power plant being proposed near Portsmouth—and they stress they currently have no official information about the project. Commissioner Merit Smith told reporters he first learned about the announcement...
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Man Safely Rescued from Grant Bridge After Mental Health Crisis
A potentially tragic situation ended safely thanks to quick action by a Portsmouth police officer. Just before 11 a.m., an...
Busted! 02/19/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 178 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Best AV Integrators Professional Boardrooms Rely on in 2026
The modern boardroom is no longer just a conference table and a screen. In 2026, it functions as a mission-critical...
Best Dog Treats and Chews Made in the USA: Premium Picks for Health-Conscious Pet Parents
Pet owners across Ohio, and especially here in communities like Portsmouth and the greater Scioto County area, increasingly treat their...
Welfare Check on 3-Week-Old Baby Raises Questions — Were Police Justified in Getting Involved?
Officers were called in to check on the welfare of a 3-week-old infant after medical personnel reported serious concerns: the baby had...
Davis and Horton Corruption Cases Inch Forward with New Court Dates — But Don’t Expect Quick Resolutions
There’s finally movement on the court calendar in the sprawling Scioto County corruption cases — but not much momentum. Former...
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