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A deadly dog attack and a second complaint involving loose, aggressive dogs have renewed concerns about irresponsible pet ownership after two recent animal incidents left residents fearing someone could be seriously hurt next. In one case, a family's beloved Yorkshire Terrier was killed after a loose dog entered their yard....

A call about a woman with open warrants led Portsmouth police to two arrests at the Four Keys Inn on Scioto Trail. Officers responded to the motel late Sunday night after a caller reported that a woman with active warrants was inside one of the rooms. When police arrived, they...

What began as a report of a stolen car quickly spiraled into a family feud that ended with two women being arrested after they allegedly started fighting in front of a deputy. Lawrence County Deputies were dispatched after a couple reported that a woman living with them had taken their...

Portsmouth police handled two vehicle complaints involving cars that were not going anywhere, including a man sleeping in an inoperable car and a truck neighbors said had been sitting on the street for months. Around 1 p.m., officers were called to the alley between Highland and Vinton avenues after someone...

A crash involving a van full of drug treatment clients ended with an OVI arrest after the other driver allegedly left the scene. Portsmouth police responded to 7th and Brown streets around 6:45 p.m. after a report that a silver Ford Fusion had hit a van and taken off. The...

A Columbus woman has been indicted in connection with a July 16 homicide in Scioto County. The Scioto County grand jury indicted Kymaree Carter, of Columbus, on aggravated murder, murder, tampering with evidence, and obstructing justice charges. The victim’s name was redacted in the court documents reviewed by SCDN. According...

Portsmouth police were called to 4th Street around 7:20 a.m. after a resident found a stranger asleep on her front porch. The caller told dispatch she was afraid to go outside, but needed to leave. She described the man as wearing a gray shirt, khaki pants, and a khaki hat....

You usually see Detective Jodi Conkel’s name attached to some of Scioto County’s most serious investigations, including Special Victims Unit cases. But during fair week, even detectives can end up working lost and found. Conkel turned to social media for help finding the rightful owners of several items left behind...

A man reportedly said he was “tired of running” hours before Portsmouth police caught up with him at Speedway on Gallia Street. Around 5:20 a.m., officers spoke with a woman at a Robinson Avenue home who said Christopher Brantley wanted an officer to come get him from the Kent Street...

Work-from-home trends are redefining rural Ohio, but the move is not progressing in the same way across all places. While in Scioto County, teleworkers continue to make up a negligible portion of the workforce, they have become a distinct group with unique requirements compared to regular commuter workers. Why does...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 202 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Kendra Michelle Bauer Arrest Date: 08/03/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear (2 Counts), Drug Paraphernalia Beverly L Boatman Arrest Date: 08/04/2026 Charges: Domestic Violence Timothy Lee Boggs Arrest...

A local construction company wants Portsmouth police to know someone swiped a concrete saw — and it should be pretty easy to identify if it turns up. Allard Construction contacted police Friday morning about ongoing theft problems. The company reported that a Stihl concrete saw was stolen from a Connex...

Portsmouth police dealt with a busy morning of crashes, citations, tows, and impounds, including two wrecks on Chillicothe Street and a separate traffic stop on Grandview Avenue. The first crash was reported just after 8:30 a.m. at 12th and Chillicothe streets. A caller reported that a white SUV had rear-ended...

He survived losing his home in a fire. Now he says thieves stole what little he had left. What started as a theft report at a storage facility has turned into a sprawling investigation involving a burned-out family home, hundreds of collectible knives, more than a dozen firearms, social media...

Parents and grandparents are increasingly calling 911 after violent outbursts by teenagers left them fearing for their own safety. Recent incidents have included assaults on family members, thousands of dollars in property damage, threats of self-harm, and repeated domestic violence inside the home. Several of those calls have come from...

Portsmouth police were called to a local nursing home around 10:30 p.m. after staff reported that a 77-year-old patient was missing. Staff told officers the woman used a wheelchair, but not in the usual way. They said she tended to push it around instead of sitting in it. The woman,...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 199 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Kendra Michelle Bauer Arrest Date: 08/03/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant (2 Counts), Drug Paraphernalia Beverly L Boatman Arrest Date: 08/04/2026 Charges: Domestic Violence Erika...

Portsmouth police brought out a drone to help New Boston officers check the old Festival Foods building after a report of an open door. New Boston Police requested assistance, and Portsmouth officers responded with a drone to inspect the building. The drone was used to clear the building first. Officers...

Scioto County sheriff’s deputies handled two suspicious person calls, including a shirtless man pushing a bike in the road at 3 a.m. and trespassers at Portsmouth Raceway Park. Deputies responded to Bussey Road and Dogwood Ridge Road in Porter Township around 3 a.m. after a caller reported a man in...

A reported stolen car at the SOMC Life Center in Lucasville turned into a countywide search with a surprise ending. Scioto County sheriff’s deputies were called to the Life Center around 10 p.m. after a 2016 Dodge Dart was reported stolen within the previous 30 minutes. The caller said the...