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SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — An outspoken Scioto County dog warden has resigned — and is leaving behind a storm of allegations about conditions inside the county shelter, workplace conflict, and possible retaliation tied to local politics. Heather Stevens says she chose to step down before facing expected disciplinary action, but...

Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 14 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   Charles Rodgers, 25 Portsmouth, OH, was indicted on:...

They made it all the way to the exit — but they weren’t leaving unnoticed. What looked like a normal checkout quickly turned into a theft case after store staff watched the whole thing unfold. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the...

What started as an argument inside a home quickly got out of control — and ended with deputies using a Taser to take a man into custody. By the time law enforcement arrived, emotions were already high, and the situation kept getting worse. According to a report from the Lawrence...

Two 911 calls just minutes apart painted a chaotic scene in Wheelersburg—ending with one man in custody and a woman taken for medical care. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were first dispatched after a woman reported her husband had hit her multiple times and was trying to leave the area. Just...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 168 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 Rose Allen Arrest Date: 03/31/2026 Charges: Nonsupport of Dependents Brian Michael Applegate Arrest Date: 03/31/2026 Charges: Failure to...

A small tent setup at the intersection of Marne and Pershing is raising a much bigger question facing communities across Scioto County—who gets to decide what’s allowed on a piece of property? Deputies were called after a report that people were camping in the loop where the two streets connect,...

A report of a possible stabbing in West Portsmouth had deputies rushing to the scene and shutting down traffic—but what they found highlights the growing role law enforcement plays on the front lines of the mental health crisis. The call came in after a woman reported her son had contacted...

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...