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LUCASVILLE, OH — A late-night call for help in Lucasville turned into a race to find a safe place to stay after a woman reported being locked out of her home with her 7-year-old child. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched after the woman told 911 her landlord had locked...

At 8 a.m., officers were called to a Portsmouth home after a man said someone was tracking him. He told police his security system had sent alerts saying he was being watched. But when officers asked to see the messages, he said they kept disappearing before he could screenshot them....

The sheer number of charges is staggering. A Portsmouth couple is now facing a combined 47 felony counts after the Scioto County Grand Jury handed down one of the most disturbing child abuse indictments seen in recent memory. Twenty-two-year-old Kimberly Gifford was indicted on: 16 counts of Endangering Children 7...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — A series of early morning calls on Pershing Avenue had deputies responding multiple times — but what started as reports of theft quickly turned into something else entirely. Deputies were first called around 3 a.m. after a woman reported someone had stolen her cat. When deputies...

Calling a ride after drinking is the smart move. Turning that ride into chaos is not. A night out ended with an arrest after deputies say an intoxicated passenger became aggressive inside a rideshare vehicle, was removed from the trip, and later found stumbling near a highway. Deputies were dispatched...

What began as suspicious activity on a debit card turned into an expensive lesson about waiting too long to check your accounts. A woman reported multiple fraudulent transactions made through Walmart, according to a report taken by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. The woman told deputies she discovered several unauthorized...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 168 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Joshua Barrett Arrest Date: 05/08/2026 Charges: Violate Protection Order Or Consent Agreement Hope Beanon Arrest Date: 05/06/2026 Charges: Domestic Violence Kari Blanton Arrest Date: 05/06/2026 Charges: Possessing...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — A string of unsettling calls to the sheriff’s office is raising a bigger issue: when does monitoring turn into harassment — or even a crime? Deputies recently handled three separate complaints involving suspected surveillance and tracking devices — each with its own twist. 📷 Camera Found...

The United States economy has experienced significant shifts recently, creating a complex environment for consumers and corporations. From fluctuating inflation rates to unpredictable supply chains, the ripple effects of monetary policies are being felt across households and industrial sectors. In regions like the Midwest, and specifically in Ohio, manufacturing remains...

PORTSMOUTH, OH — What should’ve been a quick rinse turned into a bumper-to-bumper mess when a car wash on Gallia Street apparently went haywire — leaving multiple vehicles tangled up and drivers arguing over what to do next. Police were called to Tsunami Express Car Wash after reports that several...

Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 19 Public Indictments.    An indictment is not a conviction. All Defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows: Kimberly Gifford, 22 Portsmouth, OH, was indicted on:...

What started as a minor dispute turned into a late-night scare just down the street. Around 10:30 p.m., Portsmouth officers were called to Grandview Avenue for a report of a juvenile causing a disturbance. Police said it appeared to be a misunderstanding, and everyone involved was advised to stay away...

Scioto County residents are finally getting a clearer picture of what Google’s planned Franklin Furnace development could look like—and why county commissioners decided to support it despite ongoing controversy. At Thursday’s commissioners meeting, Commissioner Scottie Powell said the board’s support for the project came down largely to one thing: Trust...

A Portsmouth woman reached out to police looking for a way out of a situation she said had been building for years. She told officers she’s been in an abusive relationship and recently found herself becoming abusive as well—something she said she’s tired of and wants to change. She wasn’t...

PORTSMOUTH, OH — Police were called to a Chillicothe Street nail salon after a customer refused to pay, claiming nail polish had gotten on her clothing — a situation officers say highlights when a problem is a civil issue, not a police matter. According to the report, the woman initially...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — From arguments between neighbors to dogs roaming porches and trails, police and deputies across Scioto County handled a steady stream of animal-related calls — a familiar pattern as the system continues to deal with limited resources and ongoing shelter concerns. ⚠️ Neighbor Dispute Turns Heated Around...

What started as helping a family member through a rough patch ended with disputed charges, a canceled credit card, and a fraud report. Deputies were dispatched to a gas station to meet with a woman reporting unauthorized credit card use, according to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office....

What began as a vehicle fire call quickly turned into a theft investigation after deputies learned the burned-out SUV had been taken without the owner’s knowledge. Deputies were dispatched to a cemetery near the intersection of State Route 775 and County Road 66 for a vehicle fire with suspected theft,...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 165 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Joshua Basham Arrest Date: 05/04/2026 Charges: Probation Violation Hope Beanon Arrest Date: 05/06/2026 Charges: Domestic Violence Kari Blanton Arrest Date: 05/06/2026 Charges: Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments Tracey...

Multiple overdose-related calls kept Portsmouth police busy, showing how quickly these situations can shift from medical emergency to criminal case—or a chance for help. 🚑 REVIVED BEFORE POLICE ARRIVED Officers were called to 17th Street for a reported overdose. By the time they got there, the man was already awake...