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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 186 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Jessica Bailey Arrest Date: 06/21/2025 Charges: Domestic Violence Shane C. Bailey Arrest Date: 06/21/2025 Charges: Domestic Violence Michael Shane Coy Arrest Date: 06/21/2025 Charges: Parole Violation Gregory...

As Ohio’s 136th General Assembly races toward a July 1 budget deadline, a slate of high-profile bills, including Ohio Drag Shows has ignited fierce debates. Here’s a closer look at five of the most contentious measures, with summaries and the clashing viewpoints of their backers and detractors. Ohio Property Protections...

Portsmouth Police responded to two separate child safety scares in a single afternoon—both involving kids who were supposed to be under someone’s watchful eye.  🚗 First Call: Kids Left Alone in a Car?  At 12:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Robinson and Waller Streets after a caller...

A woman alleged that an argument had turned violent when her boyfriend smacked her in the face, choked her until she couldn’t breathe, and burst blood vessels around her neck. She said that after the attack, he attempted to smear feces on her face, wrestled her while she was holding...

Two local residents were recently duped out of thousands of dollars in a slick scam that appeared to come straight from their own banks. But don’t be fooled — this criminal con is part of a growing wave of “spoofing scams” sweeping the country, and it could happen to you. ...

What are the odds? In a wild twist of real-life déjà vu, Portsmouth police responded to two eerily similar break-in-style calls within the span of an hour—both involving people tossing around someone else’s belongings, both tied to chaotic moving days, and both ending in a heap of drama.  🚪 Incident...

A familiar face to law enforcement was once again at the center of a troubling scene in Portsmouth this week, underscoring the region’s deepening mental health crisis and the uphill battle faced by those trying to help.  Earlier this week, the woman had been arrested for trespassing and failing to...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 176 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Seth Thomas Adkins Arrest Date: 06/18/2025 Charges: Possession of Drugs Jason Carter Arrest Date: 06/18/2025 Charges: Assault Derrick Lee Caulley Arrest Date: 06/19/2025 Charges: Disorderly Conduct Alexander...

A chaotic night of violence, threats, and emotional breakdowns unfolded on the city’s west side after a man reportedly relapsed into drug use, prompting multiple police responses—and raising tough questions for families dealing with addiction.  💥 Window Attacked, Accusations Fly  Just after 6 p.m., police responded to a report that...

Portsmouth Police had their hands full during the overnight hours as a string of strange and chaotic incidents kept officers bouncing from one bizarre call to the next.  👗 Fight in a Pink Nightgown Just after 2 a.m., witnesses at the Four Keys Inn reported a raucous argument in the...

A Portsmouth woman with a troubling history of run-ins with the law is once again facing serious charges involving young children. The Scioto County Grand Jury has indicted 24-year-old Lara King on two counts of child endangering related to the care of a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old.  The charges stem...

From medical emergencies to burglary reports and suspicious vehicles, June 18 proved to be another hectic day for emergency responders across Scioto County. The Sheriff's Office, fire departments, and EMS crews fielded 70 calls throughout the day, covering everything from domestic disputes to vandalism, road blockages, and 911 hang-ups.  Although...

A desperate text message to 911 in the middle of the night set off a tense manhunt and highlighted the relentless efforts of local first responders determined to protect a woman trapped in a nightmare of domestic violence and fear.  It started with a text message plea for help. A...

Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 13 Public Indictments. An Indictment is not a conviction. All Defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows: Christian M. Bradley, 27 Ashland, KY, was indicted on:...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 181 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Jason Carter Arrest Date: 06/18/2025 Charges: Assault Derrick Lee Caulley Arrest Date: 06/19/2025 Charges: Disorderly Conduct Alexander Deangeol Dillard Arrest Date: 06/18/2025 Charges: Trafficking in Drugs Carista...

In a quiet act of kindness, a Portsmouth Police officer went above and beyond the call of duty to help a confused and injured man get safely home.  Around 7:50 a.m., concerned residents on Dever Street reported seeing a man wandering the neighborhood wearing house shoes and clutching a home...

It was full steam ahead to jail for two people caught hanging out where they didn’t belong.  Just before 10 p.m., Norfolk Southern employees called Portsmouth Police to report a suspicious truck parked inside the rail yard—with people inside.  Officers responded quickly and detained two individuals at the scene. Randall...

A father is raising serious concerns about his daughter’s well-being after what he claims was a disturbing episode of discipline gone too far — at the hands of her grandmother.  The father met with deputies at the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office to file an official report alleging child abuse during...

It’s becoming a new norm in some offices: arrive late, and not only do you risk missing your appointment—you might get charged anyway. For one local mom, showing up 30 minutes late to her dental appointment sparked a fiery meltdown and ended with police being called—and her being banned from...

From shouting matches and food fights to drug busts and shirtless sidewalk sleepers, it was another unpredictable day on the streets of Portsmouth. Here's a roundup of bizarre and troubling incidents that had police bouncing from one end of town to the other—only for most suspects to end up right...