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Investigations involving digital evidence often cross city and county lines, creating challenges for law enforcement when determining where a crime can legally be prosecuted. That situation recently surfaced in a case involving officers from the Newark Police Department and the Portsmouth Police working together on an investigation tied to threatening...

What started as a routine early morning traffic stop turned into a major bust—thanks to one very good boy. Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans says it all unfolded around 4:35 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, when Pike County Deputy Gullett and his K9 partner, Rex, were called in to...

PORTSMOUTH, OH — Two separate calls involving loose and aggressive pit bulls in Portsmouth are highlighting the growing importance of Ohio’s new Avery’s Law, which is now officially in effect. The first call came from Mound Street, where a resident reported a gray pit bull had shown up on her...

Narcan Response Saves Man During Overdose Emergency  When an overdose call comes in, every second counts — and first responders across Lawrence County are often the thin line between life and death in the region’s ongoing battle with addiction.  Deputies were dispatched to a home after a report that a...

Sometimes harassment doesn’t come in the form of threats or angry messages. Instead, it shows up as a relentless stream of phone calls, blocked numbers, and late-night voicemails that never say a word.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, a woman recently came into the sheriff’s office...

A quiet night on Mabert Road was briefly disrupted early this morning after a resident reported a man outside her home shouting profanities in the dark. Portsmouth officers were called to the area around 1:30 a.m. after a woman told dispatchers she could hear a man outside yelling and causing...

What started as a chaotic morning in Portsmouth is now coming into sharper focus as police reports reveal just how much unfolded in a matter of hours Tuesday. According to dispatch logs, the chaos began at 6:48 a.m. on Walnut Street with a crash that quickly turned into something much...

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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 164 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 Michael Vincent Balestra Arrest Date: 03/16/2026 Charges: Possession of Drugs, Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant D'Angelo Blackburn Arrest...

Scioto County Commissioners say they are encouraged by a growing wave of energy development across southern Ohio—even as details continue to unfold. Commissioner Scottie Powell said the county had not yet received an official invitation to Friday’s high-profile event in Piketon, where federal and industry leaders are expected to discuss...

PORTSMOUTH — After weeks of complaints and repeated police calls, the ongoing problems on Mound Street finally led to an arrest. Neighbors say the troubled man at the center of the disturbances had been the subject of multiple calls to police, including incidents where he was screaming racial slurs at...

PORTSMOUTH — Police were kept busy responding to a series of disturbance calls around the city involving fights and assault complaints. Knife Chase Reported on Thomas Avenue Officers were first called to Thomas Avenue after a caller reported two women chasing each other with a knife. One was described as...

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Portsmouth police were called to Summit Street after a property owner reported that homeless individuals had been trespassing and constructing a small brick structure behind a vacant property. According to the report, the property owner told officers that people had built some type of brick shelter behind the building and...

A report from local students about an alleged sexual assault has led to grooming and sexual imposition charges against a Scioto County man. According to police, officers were called to investigate after students alerted school officials about an incident that allegedly occurred the night before at a local residence. School...

What started as a normal evening after wrestling practice ended with two teenagers being rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night — both suffering severe medical reactions after using a vape device.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and EMS were dispatched around 3:30...

A suspicious overnight theft, a smashed vehicle window, and a family dispute over missing money kept deputies busy responding to a trio of incidents that unfolded across the county.  According to reports from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, the first call involved a theft complaint at a residence where a property owner...

Online reviews influence how people choose apps and online services. A few stars in an app store or several comments on a website can determine whether someone installs an app or keeps searching for alternatives. Many users rely on ratings as a quick signal of quality. A high score usually...

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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 163 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 Michael Vincent Balestra Arrest Date: 03/16/2026 Charges: Possession of Drugs, Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Robert M Born...