Lucasville Woman Tried to Swallow Crack During Portsmouth Arrest
A Lucasville woman is facing a long list of felony charges after deputies say she tried to swallow crack cocaine ...
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Busted! 05/29/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 163 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
MONEY VANISHES IN WEST PORTSMOUTH
Scioto County deputies investigated two very different theft complaints this week — one involving missing cash and another where even...
CATALYTIC CONVERTER, LICENSE PLATE, AND TRUCK ITEMS STOLEN IN SOUTH WEBSTER THEFT ROUNDUP
Scioto County deputies dealt with a string of theft complaints in South Webster involving stolen vehicle parts, a missing license...
SPEEDWAY CHAOS? FIGHTS, WINDOWS SMASHED, THEN ROBBERY REPORT MINUTES LATER
Portsmouth police dealt with a chaotic stretch of calls involving an intoxicated man, smashed windows, and a reported robbery near...
Arson Investigation: Woman Allegedly Sends Photos of Burning Couch to Ex
A house fire investigation took a disturbing turn after deputies say a woman allegedly photographed a burning couch and sent...
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DOG FOUND ROAMING AFTER OWNER ALLEGEDLY MOVED AWAY AND LEFT PETS BEHIND
Portsmouth police and animal control responded to Valley Street after neighbors reported animals may have been abandoned inside a home after the resident moved out. According to the caller, the neighbor had left but allegedly locked animals inside the residence....
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Google Agrees to Cover $4 Million Local Share for Major Green Township Bridge Project
Google has agreed to cover a $4 million local funding match tied to a major transportation project in Green Township...
Busted! 05/28/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 160 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
TROOPERS CALL PORTSMOUTH POLICE FOR HELP WITH DRUNK PASSENGERS DURING OVI STOP
An early morning OVI stop turned chaotic enough that Ohio State Troopers had to call Portsmouth police for backup help...
FAMILY DOLLAR FIVE-FINGER DISCOUNT? THEN DOLLAR GENERAL DRAMA BREAKS OUT
Scioto County deputies dealt with a pair of chaotic discount store calls involving an alleged shoplifting spree and a loud...
Fake Tech Support and Fake Deputies Cost Local Victims Thousands in Growing Scam Trend
Two separate fraud reports filed with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office show just how convincing modern scammers have become —...
Man Accuses Baby of Hitting Vape—Woman Says Argument Ended With Punch to the Face
A bizarre argument over a vape and an infant allegedly spiraled into violence, shattered glass, and a hospital trip after...
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Google Agrees to Cover $4 Million Local Share for Major Green Township Bridge Project
Google has agreed to cover a $4 million local funding match tied to a major transportation project in Green Township connected to the planned Franklin Furnace data center development. At Thursday’s Scioto County Commissioners meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a memorandum...
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Woman Attacked by Two Pit Bulls as Avery’s Law Puts Pressure on Animal Control Response
PORTSMOUTH, OH — Another serious dog attack is raising questions about whether Scioto County’s already strained animal control system can...
Deputies Rescue 91-Year-Old Woman and Starving Dog From Filthy Home
What began as a worried grandson’s phone call turned into a heartbreaking discovery inside a home where deputies found a...
Busted! 05/27/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 168 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
West Coast vs. East Coast IPA: Where Austin Brewers Actually Stand
Few debates in craft brewing circles have lasted as long, or generated as much strong feeling, as the one between...
What Defendants Often Overlook When Preparing for a Criminal Case
A city with its own rhythm, Los Angeles is famous for its lifestyle and crime. Los Angeles County handles many...
CUSTOMER MELTDOWN AT VERIZON STORE ENDS WITH DOOR RIPPED OFF HINGES
A dispute over an iPad and refund policy erupted into chaos at a Portsmouth Verizon store after police say an...
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