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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 139 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction.  All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. BELL CHRISTOPHER Arrest Date: 12/11/24 Charges:  Domestic Threat _ cause belief of imminent physical harm by threat or force COX STACEY Arrest Date: 12/10/24 Charges: Failure to...

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It is important to keep yourself safe as you provide your vehicle with maintenance. Learn five tips for avoiding injuries while repairing your car.

Just after 8 pm, the Ohio State Patrol put out a BOLO for a reckless driver. They said the driver of a green Dodge Challenger had just run a red light in New Boston and was swerving badly on US 52 EB.    When a deputy spotted the vehicle on...

A man called 911 at 12:15 am to report that his drunk girlfriend jumped out of a moving car on Blanford Road in McDermott.  The girlfriend called officers about 10 minutes later to report that her boyfriend threw her out of a vehicle. When officers arrived on the scene, they...

Employees at the Quality Inn in Wheelersburg called in deputies when a guest threatened staff over an extra fee for smoking. Employees said the guest did have a knife on his person.   Employees said three guests in three separate rooms were smoking pot. They advised them that the hotel was...

Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies were called in to search for a missing daughter after her dad called them at 3 am saying he’d received a disturbing Facebook message. The message said his daughter was found lost in the woods and someone had dropped her off at a house on Shepherd...

A man on parole for serious charges, including abduction, landed back behind bars after complaints he was following his ex-girlfriend. A boy called the police at 9 pm to report his father, who was known to have drug and alcohol issues, was trying to get into the house. Officers took...

 An upset mom called Portsmouth Police after she said a dispute with her son got out of control just before 9:30 am.   The woman said she and her son argued over rent money, and he choked her.  When officers arrived at the home, the woman said she did not want...

A woman called the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office after she made a surprising discovery. When she applied for an apartment, her background check came back with a felony. The woman said she’d never been convicted of a felony and suspected a case of identity theft.   Local officers checked and did...

As Ohio’s crisp winter months approach, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is reminding everyone to prioritize safety while exploring the state’s stunning waterways. With colder weather comes added risks, making preparation and awareness essential for safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences. “Ohio’s waterways are...

Own a diesel-fueled truck, van, or SUV? These six essential tips for your diesel vehicle’s maintenance will help you keep yours rolling and in great shape.

Just before 10 pm, a call came into Scioto County 911. Dispatch heard screams on the other end of the line. Then a man came on and said he didn’t mean to call before hanging up.   Dispatch called back to make sure everything was okay. The man explained he was...

Employees of Dollar General on Gallia called 911 to report shoplifters had made off their roll containers and totes and were using them to move. They said the man and woman had also taken containers from Ace Hardware.  When officers caught up with the couple, they agreed to take their...

A frantic parent called 911 to say he’d dropped his child off at the bus stop but received a call that the child didn’t show up for school. He gave officers a description of the child.  Officers confirmed that the child did not make it to Bloom Vernon Elementary.   After...

A frantic mom called 911 just after 7 pm to say her son had broken down the door of her 29th Street home, and was now threatening to hit her.  When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered the man had a knife. Police blocked traffic and attempted to take...

A Kroger shoplifter kept passing out while attempting to shoplift at the store on Sunday afternoon.  Witnesses said the man was riding an electric shopping cart and had attempted to steal alcohol and cough syrup. However, he kept nodding out and eventually passed out inside the store.  When officers caught...

A dad called 911 for help after a domestic incident at a mobile home park.   He told officers he’d taken out a protection order against his adult daughter but changed his mind and allowed her to move into his mobile home recently. However, he said the woman came home...

New details in the story of a parolee busted for child endangerment and drug charges over the weekend.  According to Portsmouth Police reports, officers learned of the incident when a caller reported adults passed out inside a vehicle with three children trying to wake them up at the Dash-Thru on...

A firearms instructor from the ODRC Training Academy faces 6 months in prison and a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to negligent homicide in the death of SOFC Corrections Officer Lt. Rodney Osborne.    Osborne was shot last April during a training exercise at the academy in Orient. Prosecutors indicted...