No Signs of Foul Play in Jail Death — So Why the Silence?
Nearly seven weeks after a woman died in the booking area of the Scioto County Jail, records and body camera footage ...
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“My House Is Boobytrapped”: Wheelersburg Man’s 911 Calls End in ER Trip After Drug-Fueled Crisis
Deputies with the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office were called to Wheelersburg after a man repeatedly dialed 911 claiming his home...
Busted! 02/25/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 167 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Late-Night Guitar Serenade Ends With Man in Handcuffs
It started with a knock on the door before sunrise — and ended with a man walking down a driveway...
Barefoot Child Found Wandering Alone Sparks Concern — Good Samaritans Step In
It started with a little girl walking alone — barefoot, dressed in black, and trying to find her family. Something...
“Gone to Rasslin’”: Teen’s Trip to Huntington Triggers Multi-County Search
A Scioto County mom went into full detective mode after her teenage son didn’t come home when promised — and social media...
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Grand Jury Hands Down 126 Child S*x Crime Counts Against Four Defendants in Three Separate Scioto County Cases
The latest session of the Scioto County Grand Jury delivered a staggering total of 126 felony counts tied to child sexual abuse and exploitation — all involving just four people across three unrelated investigations. In all, jurors returned 39 counts of rape and 87...
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West Portsmouth Woman Indicted in Alleged Phone Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
A West Portsmouth woman is facing multiple felony charges after a Scioto County Grand Jury handed down an indictment accusing her of...
Salon Owner Jailed on Drug Trafficking Charges
She built her brand on glitter, gel, and grandma life. Now she’s sitting in a jail cell. A well-known local nail tech — a...
Texas Spotlight: How Sweepstakes Models Work in the Lone Star State
Texas has limited options for regulated online gaming, so many residents look for alternatives structured as promotional sweepstakes. Sweepstakes platforms...
Busted! 02/24/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 172 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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...
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18 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 February 13, 2026, and returned 18 Public Indictments. The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows: Franklin Torres, 22 Lucasville, Ohio,...
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Homeless Man Arrested After Stick Attack on Court Street, Quickly Released Despite Long Criminal Record
Portsmouth Police took a man into custody after a reported assault and property damage on Court Street, but he was...
Couch Fight Turns Chaotic: Woman Tased After Refusing Commands in Domestic Blowup
It started with yelling echoing through the house — and ended with handcuffs, a Taser deployment, and a late-night ride...
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...
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