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A troubling call in Portsmouth Thursday morning has raised concerns about child safety after a toddler was found wandering alone. Just before 11 a.m., Portsmouth Police were dispatched to the area of Vinton and Summit Streets after a report of a 2-year-old walking by themselves. The child was reportedly carrying...

A Saturday morning call in Portsmouth ended with the discovery of a deceased man on Brown Street, prompting a response from police and emergency crews. Just before 9 a.m., a caller contacted dispatch reporting that a man was not breathing. Portsmouth Police and EMS were sent to the scene, where...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Brandon Delbert Arnett Arrest Date: 03/20/2026 Charges: Parole Violation, Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Marvin E Barrett Arrest Date: 03/21/2026 Charges: Criminal Trespass Krista N Browning...

A Lucasville mother says she had to grab a bat to protect herself and her children after a neighbor’s dog got loose and charged at them near a school bus stop. According to Scioto County Sheriff’s Office dispatch, the woman reported that the pit bull began chasing her while she...

A late-night disturbance on Wayne Avenue quickly escalated into a reported gun threat — but by the time police arrived, the situation had already vanished. Officers were called after a man inside an apartment reported someone outside trying to lure him into a fight. During the initial call, the situation...

A 911 call from an adult woman claiming her parents “wouldn’t let her leave” sheds light on a situation many people misunderstand — what your rights actually are inside someone else’s home. According to dispatch notes, the woman called police saying her parents were refusing to let her leave the...

A concerned West Portsmouth resident called 911 after becoming worried about a neighbor’s dog that had been left inside a home for several days. According to the call, the woman reported the dog had been inside the residence for multiple days, noting that an exterminator had treated the home for...

A welfare check in Portsmouth’s Wayne Hills area took a dramatic turn when a young child led officers straight to a mother who had been hiding inside the home. Portsmouth police were called to assist Child Protective Services after a caseworker reported hearing adults inside telling children to stay quiet...

Three separate theft calls kept deputies busy — with one case leading to a drug arrest, another involving hundreds of dollars in groceries, and a third ending with a court summons over trading cards.  According to reports from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to multiple shoplifting incidents involving different...

What began as a late-night beer between relatives ended with a stolen car report just minutes later.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. to Chesapeake after a man reported that his vehicle had just been taken from his property.  The caller told deputies the car...

Green Local Schools has announced it will shut down its district-operated preschool program on March 20, 2026, marking the end of its Early Childhood Education (ECE) services for local families. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Jodi Armstrong said the decision came after months of review and was driven by...

What began as a call for help from a father reporting he was being assaulted quickly turned into a chaotic arrest that involved a struggle inside the home, pepper spray, and an attempted escape from handcuffs.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a...

A woman needing 26 stitches after a dog attack is just one of several recent animal incidents in Lawrence County that highlight why Ohio lawmakers passed Avery’s Law, which took effect March 18 and significantly strengthens penalties for dangerous dog cases.  In the most serious case, deputies responded to Proctorville after a woman was attacked while...

What started as a reported fight in a car at a Portsmouth gas station ended not with arrests, but with both adults being taken for help — and a child safely removed from the situation. Officers were called to the Marathon on Scioto Trail after a report of two people...

Portsmouth City Council is taking the first step toward bringing back a tool designed to help the city turn empty or underused property into jobs, businesses, and tax revenue. At Monday’s meeting, council will give a first reading to legislation that would create the Portsmouth Community Improvement Corporation (PCIC)—a group...

The Portsmouth Kroger isn’t the only grocery store drawing police attention. Deputies were called to the Wheelersburg Kroger after employees reported a man attempting to leave the store with a large amount of unpaid merchandise. When staff confronted him, the situation escalated. According to dispatch, the man became belligerent, and...

A pair of calls to Portsmouth police highlight the difficult line officers often walk when responding to situations involving fear, confusion, and possible mental health crises. Just after noon, a woman called 911 claiming her ex-boyfriend was tracking her across state lines and following her into Portsmouth. The caller identified...

A frightening case here in Scioto County is highlighting a growing and dangerous trend targeting teenagers online — and experts say it’s happening more often than many parents realize. According to reports, deputies were called after a 14-year-old’s social media account was hacked, leading to a disturbing escalation. Once inside...

A concerning message sent to a home health nurse triggered a rapid response from Scioto County deputies Wednesday, after a patient claimed she had shot herself. According to reports, a home health nurse contacted authorities after receiving a text from a client stating she had shot herself in the arm...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 160 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Shane Alyn Addington Arrest Date: 03/17/2026 Charges: Theft David E Barrett Arrest Date: 03/19/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant (2 Counts) D'Angelo Blackburn Arrest Date:...