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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 143 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Andrew H Abbott Arrest Date: 09/15/2025 Charges: Criminal Trespass, Criminal Damaging/Endangering, Assault Isaiah Todd Ball Arrest Date: 09/13/2025 Charges: Domestic Violence Michael Sean Bobst Arrest Date: 09/13/2025...

A Lucasville man’s frantic 911 calls turned into a long evening for Scioto County deputies who say they were dispatched to his home multiple times without ever finding evidence of his claims.  The caller told dispatchers he had phoned 17 times and accused deputies of ignoring him. He insisted there...

Talk about a high-stakes heist. Deputies say an employee at a local marijuana grow operation was caught on surveillance allegedly helping himself to more than just clippings while trimming plants.  According to security staff, the worker’s suspicious behavior on the early-morning shift triggered a camera review. Footage allegedly showed him...

A family says they woke to what sounded like furniture falling—only to discover hours later that a bullet had torn through their daughter’s bedroom window and lodged in her dresser.  Deputies responded to the home in South Point after the parents discovered the damage. The father showed officers the shattered...

A 2:30 a.m. call for a woman who fell while under the influence highlighted the difficult balance first responders face when someone refuses treatment but is clearly not safe to be left alone.  Police and EMS were dispatched after reports the woman had injured her leg. Fire Department medics arrived...

A 2:30 a.m. 911 call about a woman being assaulted inside a Mabert Road home led police to arrest a man on domestic violence charges early Sunday morning.  When officers arrived, they found evidence supporting the caller’s report and took Francisco Santis into custody. He was booked into the Scioto...

Homeowners often focus on interior upgrades like new flooring, updated kitchens, or fresh paint to increase comfort and property value. While these projects are important, one area that should never be overlooked is the foundation. A strong, well-maintained foundation is essential for the safety, comfort, and long-term stability of any...

Portsmouth Police and EMS responded to yet another tragic call on 3rd Street after a woman was found unresponsive inside a home.  Medics confirmed she had died from a suspected overdose. Officers contacted the Scioto County Coroner, who took possession of the body, while investigators processed the scene. Several syringes...

From warrants served on the streets to camps torn down behind alleys and fire stations, Portsmouth police and code enforcement spent the day chasing homeless-related calls across the city. What looks like a random series of incidents is really just another window into the larger crisis playing out in public...

The Marathon gas station on Gallia Street seems to have become a magnet for late-night drama, and just after 1 a.m. Monday, it lived up to its reputation once again.  Police were called to the convenience store for a disturbance and say they encountered Adrianna Hufferd, who was less than...

A tense situation in West Portsmouth could have spiraled out of control, but Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies kept calm, followed the rules, and resolved it safely.  A woman called deputies early this week saying her ex planned to harm himself and had even set out a timeline. When deputies arrived...

In what might be the most Portsmouth casting call of all time, filmmaker Vincent Herman of Subject to Change Entertainment has hit a snag. His upcoming indie feature Rat Songs—a day-in-the-life romp about three young degenerates whose acid trip goes sideways—needs a very specific role filled: a topless actress for...

Anyone glancing at the Scioto County Jail log this weekend might have thought Portsmouth was suddenly overrun with drunk drivers. One after another, names popped up tied to operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) charges.  But dig a little deeper and the story looks a lot different. Most of...

Big changes are coming to the way Scioto County handles plat map recordings. Beginning October 6, 2025, the Recorder’s Office will charge $0.10 per square inch for plat maps, with a minimum fee of $40. That minimum applies regardless of whether the map is submitted on letter or legal-sized paper....

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 155 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Charles Joseph Adams Arrest Date: 09/12/2025 Charges: Domestic Violence Dusty M Adams Arrest Date: 09/12/2025 Charges: Domestic Violence Isaiah Todd Ball Arrest Date: 09/13/2025 Charges: Domestic Violence...

A long-empty building in New Boston could soon be transformed into a hub for youth mental health and substance abuse services. The Scioto County Commissioners voted Thursday to transfer ownership of the former Scioto County Children Services building to the South Central Ohio Educational Service Center (SCOESC), opening the door...

A Gallia Street Marathon gas station became a hotspot for police calls Thursday evening, with officers returning twice in two hours before being dispatched next door to McDonald’s for yet another report.  The first call came just after 6 p.m., when the station manager reported receiving a counterfeit $100 bill...

Sometimes, deputies have to put on more than just a badge, they’ve got to play referee, therapist, and peace negotiator. That was the case on Furnace Creek Road, where a frustrated woman dialed up the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office with a fiery complaint: “HE keeps running his mouth while I’m...

A routine booking turned violent when an inmate lashed out at corrections officers, leaving one staff member injured.  The incident began when police transported Grace Gannon on charges of aggravated menacing, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and fleeing and eluding. Deputies say that while still in the sally port, she began...

A visit from family turned into a financial fraud investigation after a Chicago man told Portsmouth Police his niece cashed the same check twice, months apart, by chemically altering it.  The man said he visited his niece in Portsmouth back in February and wrote her a check during the trip....