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A strange situation on 17th Street left one resident stuck with two unexpected guests—and no clear solution. A caller contacted Portsmouth Police after discovering two puppies had been blocked into his backyard using his own fence and trash can. According to the report, someone intentionally used the setup to trap...

A Scioto County deputy is being credited with saving a man’s life after responding to a suspected overdose in Portsmouth—but the situation didn’t end when the man started breathing again. Deputies were called to a home for a possible overdose and were first on scene. According to the report, the...

A welfare check in West Portsmouth turned serious after deputies found a woman with a head injury, prompting a medical response and further investigation. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched after a caller reported a woman had sent him photos showing she had been assaulted. The caller did not have...

Two juveniles slipped away from a group home early in the morning — but their escape didn’t last long. Before search teams could fully mobilize, the situation took an unexpected turn… involving a nearby property and an ATV. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were...

A heated argument escalated into violence, leaving a woman injured and a suspect on the run before deputies arrived. The call came in as a domestic dispute — but quickly turned into something far more serious. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to...

A call from a local nursing home is raising renewed concerns about safety inside long-term care facilities, where incidents between residents can be more common than many realize. Staff contacted 911 to report that one resident had punched another in the face. According to the report, the facility advised that...

Global Revenue Trends in Online Casinos and Esports Betting Grand View Research estimates the global online gambling market at USD 78.66 billion in 2024 and USD 87.69 billion in 2025, with a path to USD 153.57 billion by 2030. Inside that total, the online casino segment was worth USD 19.11...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Ashley D Augustin Arrest Date: 03/26/2026 Charges: Probation Violation Donald L Billitter Arrest Date: 03/26/2026 Charges: Felonious Assault, Domestic Violence, Strangulation Jerod Blevins Arrest Date: 03/25/2026 Charges:...

After months of delays and little visible movement, there is finally a clear timeline in the corruption case against Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and his wife. According to records filed in Scioto County Common Pleas Court, the case is now scheduled to go to trial on October 5, with...

What started as a traffic jam on Campbell Road quickly turned into a high-drama arrest involving a man already wanted on a serious charge—and not exactly eager to go quietly. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Lucasville after reports of two vehicles blocking the roadway. When deputies arrived, they...

Less than a year after his last OVI case, a Portsmouth man is back in trouble—this time with even higher alcohol levels and more charges. Police were called to 11th Street around 11:47 p.m. for a report of a suspicious vehicle. When officers arrived, they made contact with a man...

A missing dog, drained bank account, and a stolen SUV — deputies handled two separate theft cases that unfolded just hours apart. In one case, a woman returned home to find more than just a few things out of place — several items were simply gone. According to a report...

A burglary on Lucasville-Minford Road is the latest in a growing list of break-ins targeting garages, barns, and outbuildings across Scioto County. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called after a resident reported someone had broken into his workshop. The damage was extensive. According to the report, windows were busted out,...

What started as a court-ordered eviction in Wheelersburg quickly turned into a physical confrontation involving multiple family members. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Wheelersburg after a woman reported she was in the process of evicting her son when things escalated. According to dispatch, the situation turned physical, involving...

What should be one of the safest places for vulnerable residents quickly turned into a drug investigation — after a suspicious substance was discovered inside an assisted living facility. Staff didn’t hesitate to call for help. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 163 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Anthony J Adams Arrest Date: 03/31/2026 Charges: Probation Violation Jared Keith Barrett Arrest Date: 03/31/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant (2 Counts) Christopher E Bertram...

A child safety check in Portsmouth quickly escalated after a mother refused to cooperate with Child Protective Services and left the scene. Around 9 a.m., Scioto County CPS workers requested assistance from Portsmouth Police to check on the welfare of children amid concerns their mother may have been under the...

A smack in the mouth, a 911 call, and a whole lot of side-eye from a witness—what started as a parenting moment quickly turned into a police response and a bigger question a lot of people have strong opinions about. Where’s the line between discipline and going too far? The...

What started as a domestic call quickly turned into a fraud investigation — with thousands of dollars missing and a family member taking the blame. By the time deputies arrived, the accusations were already on the table… and so was a confession. According to a report from the Lawrence County...

It wasn’t reported stolen yet — but deputies were already standing beside it. By the time the owner got the call, his truck had been stopped in another county… with someone else behind the wheel. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a...