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A West Portsmouth couple is behind bars after Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered children living in shocking conditions during a welfare check.  Authorities, along with Scioto County Children Services, responded to a tip about kids living in unsafe conditions, only to find a disturbing scene. Things were so bad that...

Two Portsmouth teens, Zander Daniels and Shelby Broughton, both just 18 years old, have been indicted on a laundry list of serious charges, including Attempted Aggravated Murder, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Robbery, after a vicious attack on an unsuspecting teenage boy.  The nightmare unfolded near the New Boston Walmart when, according...

 A wild ride ends with a gun confiscated after a driver’s reckless U-Haul stunt takes a dangerous turn near Wheelersburg Pool at 10:30 PM.  CHASE ON THE ROAD Witnesses called in the erratic driver, and a deputy quickly gave chase. The U-Haul driver refused to pull over, only stopping after...

Tammy Moore Morton, the director of Scioto County Jobs and Family Services (SCJFS), says she’s finally feeling hopeful about the county’s child protective services (CPS) system. It’s been two and a half years since SCJFS took over the struggling agency, and while there’s still work to do, things are looking...

A terrified caller in West Portsmouth dialed 911 after receiving chilling death threats from an unknown number.  POLICE RESPONSE Officers advised the resident on their options but, with no suspect or solid lead, they couldn’t file a formal criminal report.  WHAT TO DO IF YOU RECEIVE ANONYMOUS THREATS If you...

Talk about bad luck! A Speedway employee’s alleged get-rich-quick scheme turned into a fast track to trouble when she was caught on camera stuffing stolen lottery tickets down her pants.  Authorities say a newly hired Speedway worker had only been on the job for a week when she and her...

One minute you're driving, the next you're sinking! A Portsmouth driver got the shock of her life when her white Lincoln plunged into a sinkhole at Coles Blvd and Brant Avenue!  Miraculously, she escaped without injury and even managed to drive her vehicle home, but the gaping hole left behind...

Midnight Drama on Galena Pike!  A worried sister frantically dialed 911 just after 12:30 AM, fearing for her sibling’s safety. Her high and disoriented sister had packed two bags and set off on foot down the treacherous Galena Pike, a dark and dangerous stretch of road between West Portsmouth and...

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From a car takeover to an arson attempt, Portsmouth police had their hands full with strange and shocking behavior throughout the evening!  WOMAN REFUSES TO LEAVE STRANGER’S CAR!  At 4 p.m., a panicked driver called 911 after a mystery woman climbed into her vehicle near 2nd and Market Streets—and flat-out...

The thieves are out in full force, and no one is safe—not cars, not cash, and not even fruit pies!  Jeep Jacked Overnight! A St. Rt. 73 resident woke up to an empty driveway after someone swiped his black Jeep Wrangler in the dead of night! The unlucky owner made...

A late-night family drama led deputies to check on a runaway teen who claimed she was living in inhumane conditions—but her guardian aunt had a very different story to tell.  Deputies were sent to do a well-being check after reports surfaced that a young girl wanted to run away due...

A 93-year-old Minford woman was left waiting in pain after taking a fall early in the morning—and it took over half an hour to get her help!  The 911 call came in at 6:10 AM, but finding an ambulance? That was another story.  A Desperate Search for Help  Dispatchers first...

A bizarre morning disturbance at Hudson House Apartments took a deadly turn just hours later, leaving police stunned.  MANIC EPISODE AT HUDSON HOUSE  Around 11 a.m., police were called to the third floor of the apartment complex after reports of a visitor behaving erratically. Witnesses described the man as being...

It wasn’t just coffee and donuts being served up at Tim Horton’s—it was trouble! Police had their hands full with rowdy customers, family drama, and a wanted man!  Former Employee Causes Late-Night Ruckus! At 3 a.m., customers got more than their usual caffeine fix when a belligerent ex-employee stormed into...

A violent night in Wayne Hills ended with a paroled killer back in handcuffs after a stabbing sent one man to the hospital!  Chaos erupted around 11:30 p.m. on Thomas Avenue when police responded to reports of a wild brawl at the Wayne Hills public housing complex. The fight was...

Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned  11  Public Indictments.    An indictment is not a conviction. Each Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows:   Jacob Biggs, 39 Portsmouth, OH, was indicted on: Telecommunications...

You won’t believe who’s back at it again! Paroled arsonist William Kerns just can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and this time, police say he was caught flashing children in broad daylight!  Cops swarmed the Wayne Hills public housing project just minutes after witnesses reported a short, bald man...

A panicked mother rushed to police, claiming her daughter was in grave danger after the child’s father allegedly left her with a known child rapist!   DESPERATE PLEA FOR HELP The woman called Portsmouth Police in a frenzy, asking them to meet her at a 6th Street residence to stand by...

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