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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 162 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Deanton Boulware Arrest Date: 03/23/2026 Charges: Probation Violation Harvey Brown Arrest Date: 03/23/2026 Charges: OVI Krista N Browning Arrest Date: 03/22/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of...

A routine late-night bar check turned into a foot chase and arrest after Portsmouth officers reported hearing what sounded like a gunshot early Saturday morning. Around 1 a.m., officers were in the area when they heard a possible gunshot and spotted a man wearing a gray hoodie—possibly carrying a backpack—running...

A series of calls in Portsmouth is putting a spotlight on a growing problem—activity in and around abandoned properties, often tied to the area’s ongoing homelessness crisis. Just after 12:30 p.m., Portsmouth Police were called to the 16th Street underpass after a report of a man with blood on his...

A Portsmouth man wrapped up a court case—then promptly found himself back on police radar the very same evening. Officers were called to Sonora Mexican Grill on Grandview around 5 p.m. after employees reported a customer had walked out without paying his bill. The suspect didn’t go far. Police located...

A Portsmouth woman is back in custody after police say a young child was found running alone near a busy roadway—marking yet another child endangering case tied to the same mother. Officers were called around 4 p.m. to the area of the Silver Palace on Gallia Street after a caller...

It started with reports of a man acting like law enforcement — flashing a badge, making threats, and firing a gun. By the time deputies arrived, neighbors were too afraid to step outside. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, multiple deputies were dispatched after calls that...

He walked into Lowe's, headed straight for the tools, and walked out with more than he paid for — which was nothing. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were given details of a theft. Employees told deputies a man entered the store, went directly to...

A call about a man beating on a car at Sunset Bowling Lanes turned out to be less criminal than it sounded—because the man owned the vehicle. Portsmouth Police were called around 7 p.m. after reports of a man in a blue Bronco damaging a car in the parking lot....

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 159 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Marvin E Barrett Arrest Date: 03/21/2026 Charges: Criminal Trespass Deanton Boulware Arrest Date: 03/23/2026 Charges: Probation Violation Harvey Brown Arrest Date: 03/23/2026 Charges: OVI Krista N Browning...

A troubling call in Portsmouth Thursday morning has raised concerns about child safety after a toddler was found wandering alone. Just before 11 a.m., Portsmouth Police were dispatched to the area of Vinton and Summit Streets after a report of a 2-year-old walking by themselves. The child was reportedly carrying...

A Saturday morning call in Portsmouth ended with the discovery of a deceased man on Brown Street, prompting a response from police and emergency crews. Just before 9 a.m., a caller contacted dispatch reporting that a man was not breathing. Portsmouth Police and EMS were sent to the scene, where...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Brandon Delbert Arnett Arrest Date: 03/20/2026 Charges: Parole Violation, Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Marvin E Barrett Arrest Date: 03/21/2026 Charges: Criminal Trespass Krista N Browning...

A Lucasville mother says she had to grab a bat to protect herself and her children after a neighbor’s dog got loose and charged at them near a school bus stop. According to Scioto County Sheriff’s Office dispatch, the woman reported that the pit bull began chasing her while she...

A late-night disturbance on Wayne Avenue quickly escalated into a reported gun threat — but by the time police arrived, the situation had already vanished. Officers were called after a man inside an apartment reported someone outside trying to lure him into a fight. During the initial call, the situation...

A 911 call from an adult woman claiming her parents “wouldn’t let her leave” sheds light on a situation many people misunderstand — what your rights actually are inside someone else’s home. According to dispatch notes, the woman called police saying her parents were refusing to let her leave the...

A concerned West Portsmouth resident called 911 after becoming worried about a neighbor’s dog that had been left inside a home for several days. According to the call, the woman reported the dog had been inside the residence for multiple days, noting that an exterminator had treated the home for...

A welfare check in Portsmouth’s Wayne Hills area took a dramatic turn when a young child led officers straight to a mother who had been hiding inside the home. Portsmouth police were called to assist Child Protective Services after a caseworker reported hearing adults inside telling children to stay quiet...

Three separate theft calls kept deputies busy — with one case leading to a drug arrest, another involving hundreds of dollars in groceries, and a third ending with a court summons over trading cards.  According to reports from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to multiple shoplifting incidents involving different...

What began as a late-night beer between relatives ended with a stolen car report just minutes later.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. to Chesapeake after a man reported that his vehicle had just been taken from his property.  The caller told deputies the car...

Green Local Schools has announced it will shut down its district-operated preschool program on March 20, 2026, marking the end of its Early Childhood Education (ECE) services for local families. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Jodi Armstrong said the decision came after months of review and was driven by...