Pit Bulls Seized After Family Dog Killed in Lucasville Attack as Avery’s Law Raises Pressure
LUCASVILLE, OH — Another deadly dog attack in Scioto County is highlighting the growing tension surrounding Avery’s Law, dangerous dogs, ...
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Creepy Trespassing Call Leaves Wheelersburg Woman Shaken
A troubling trespassing complaint in Wheelersburg left a woman worried someone may have been watching her—or possibly trying to enter...
“Fraud Department” Scam Drains Thousands While Another Victim Finds Insurance Policy Opened in His Name
One victim lost thousands buying gift cards for a fake computer technician. Another discovered someone had allegedly opened insurance-related accounts...
Deputies Called After Surprise Tenants Found in Vacant Minford House
MINFORD, OH — What was supposed to be a simple property cleanup in Minford turned into a much more complicated...
CALL ABOUT “VICIOUS DOGS” SENDS POLICE SEARCHING THROUGH THOMAS AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD
Portsmouth police spent part of the afternoon searching for two loose dogs after callers feared they might attack someone. Just...
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...
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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 during a traffic stop in Portsmouth. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said detectives conducting a follow-up investigation spotted a woman...
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NEIGHBORS COMPLAIN ABOUT 13-YEAR-OLD WRONG-WAY DRIVER
A welfare check on Elmwood Drive turned into a separate complaint involving a young teen allegedly driving an SUV through...
Spill Prevention Tips for Chemical Storage
Protect your workplace with smart chemical storage habits that prevent spills, improve cleanup, and help your team react with confidence...
What To Know About Tread Patterns When Buying New Tires
When buying new tires, you can't overlook the importance of the tread pattern. Here, we break down what to know...
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...
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...
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...
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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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COPS CALLED TO INVESTIGATE MYSTERY OF THE FALLING DOOR DECORATIONS
A Portsmouth resident worried someone might be targeting his apartment after repeatedly finding decorations knocked off his front door. Police...
SIDEWALK SLEEPERS, TENTS, AND PEOPLE LIVING IN VEHICLES: WEEKEND HOMELESS CALLS KEEP PPD BUSY
Portsmouth police dealt with a string of calls over the weekend involving homeless individuals, people sleeping in public areas, and...
DAYCARE SCRATCH LEADS TO POLICE REPORT — BUT IS IT REALLY A CRIME?
A Portsmouth parent contacted police after his young son was reportedly scratched by another child at a local daycare. According...
PPD INVESTIGATES WAYNE HILLS STABBING MYSTERY
A chaotic overnight disturbance in Wayne Hills involving reports of a man with a knife took another strange turn hours...
WEST PORTSMOUTH CLERK ATTACKED AFTER CUSTOMER DEMANDS FREE GAS
What started as an argument over $30 worth of gas turned violent at a West Portsmouth convenience store when deputies...
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...
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