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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 169 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Dillon M Bassett Arrest Date: 03/16/2025 Charges: Aggravated Burglary, Felonious Assault, Robbery, Domestic Violence, Probation Violation, Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant (3 Counts), Criminal Damaging/Endangering, Unlawful...

A frantic 911 call led police and mental health professionals to an apartment complex after a woman feared her friend was in imminent danger of self-harm.  The caller told dispatchers that her friend had sent a distressing photo showing a pile of pills and razor blades, along with threats to...

A Portsmouth woman found herself in a legal and emotional mess after allowing her brother to stay in her home—only to discover he had illegal drugs in his system and had turned the property into a boarding house for strangers.  At 3:30 p.m., the woman called Portsmouth Police for help,...

A frightened 19-year-old knew exactly where to turn when she suspected someone was following her—straight to the Portsmouth Fire Department for help.  The young woman entered the Gallia Street fire station lobby, visibly shaken, and told firefighters that a gray car had been trailing her, making her too scared to...

Portsmouth police were called to a Vinton Avenue home after a concerned neighbor reported a disturbing scene—a house packed with people, no electricity, no running water, and makeshift beds everywhere! Even worse, the caller claimed the house was on the city’s condemned list. When officers arrived, they didn’t find a...

Portsmouth police skillfully de-escalated a tense situation at Patties and Pints on 2nd Street after a report of an intoxicated man carrying a knife inside the restaurant.  A concerned caller contacted 911 at 2:20 p.m., reporting that the man was acting strangely while holding a knife. Officers quickly arrived and...

Authorities responded to a distress call in Lawrence County after a teenage girl sent a message to her mother stating she was trapped in a bathroom and needed help following an alleged attempted sexual assault.  Disturbing Text Leads to Emergency Response  According to law enforcement, the girl’s mother contacted dispatch...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 159 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Douglas O Bowling Arrest Date: 03/12/2025 Charges: Contempt of Court. Violating court directive Kaleb Connally Arrest Date: 03/13/2025 Charges: Probation Violation Jason Cordell Arrest Date: 03/13/2025 Charges:...

A devastating new layer has been added to the tragic discovery in South Point, where a couple was found dead in their home, leaving two autistic sons alone for days. The boys’ biological father has come forward with exclusive details, shedding light on what really happened.  A Controlling Household &...

A Portsmouth woman made the right call when she locked herself inside her home and contacted police after being targeted by men firing a BB gun in her direction.  The 7th Street resident phoned Portsmouth Police at 4:30 p.m., reporting that three men who lived down the street had shot...

A tragic scene unfolded in Proctorville after a man was found dead in the bathroom of his home, leading to an investigation by law enforcement and the county coroner’s office. The case took an unexpected turn when authorities discovered the man's wife had an active felony warrant for drug charges,...

It was a wild foot chase in the dark as police from New Boston and Portsmouth scrambled to track down a mystery man who bolted through alleyways, over fence lines, and even through a creek! THE CHASE BEGINS! Around 10 p.m., New Boston Police called for backup in the 4200...

A tragic discovery was made just before 8 p.m. when a 911 caller reported finding a man unresponsive inside a Bertha Avenue home. The caller told dispatchers that he had been working on the man’s car and went inside to speak with him, only to find him completely unresponsive. When...

Portsmouth’s homeless crisis just hit a new benchmark nobody wants to see! A sprawling camp has popped up behind the Family Dollar on 11th Street, sparking safety fears as makeshift shelters, scattered belongings, and blocked walkways over the underpass create a major public hazard. Police rushed to the scene after...

Chaos hit the Woodbine Apartments as police were called twice in just 15 minutes to deal with escalating tension and gun threats!  The first call came in at 9:45 a.m., reporting a man causing a disturbance in the complex. But by the time officers arrived, the troublemaker had vanished—leaving the...

Portsmouth officers proved once again that their job goes far beyond fighting crime when they stepped in to assist a family in crisis on Grant Street early in the morning.  Just before 7 a.m., a frightened caller reported a domestic dispute, claiming a man was armed with a knife—but that...

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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 160 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Douglas O Bowling Arrest Date: 03/12/2025 Charges: Contempt of Court. Violating court directive Joshua Scott Carter Arrest Date: 03/11/2025 Charges: Probation Violation (3 Counts) Kaleb Connally Arrest...

When multiple 911 callers reported a woman threatening to harm herself around 6:30 p.m., first responders worked together to ensure she received the help she needed. As officers rushed to locate her, the woman herself called 911 but initially refused to disclose her location, fearing she would be arrested rather...

Portsmouth Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred near the hospital overnight. The victim sought medical treatment at Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC), and officers have taken a report. In light of this incident, it is crucial to know what steps to take if you or someone...