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ortsmouth police handled another round of calls involving people sleeping outside businesses, trespassing on private property, arguing at the homeless shelter, and lying on the ground near local landmarks. The calls show the continuing strain on businesses, shelters, police, and residents as homelessness, addiction, mental health issues, and public safety...

What started as an argument over a television remote inside the Lawrence County Jail ended with one inmate needing emergency surgery after suffering serious facial injuries. Correctional officers rushed to a housing unit after hearing shouting and a fight break out among inmates. According to the report, officers preparing inmates...

Why Dy, Go, and Ong Made Junior Golf Feel Sharper in Negros Junior PGT 2026 gave Philippine golf a useful pressure sample at Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod. The opening round saw Marqaela Dy, Vanya Go, and Darren Ong leading key age-group divisions in the chase for...

Portsmouth police and EMS responded to the Royal Inn on Kendall Avenue after a caller reported that a woman was not breathing and appeared to be dead. The call came in at approximately 8 a.m. When emergency crews arrived, EMS confirmed the woman was deceased. Detectives were called to the...

A Minford man is behind bars without bond after Scioto County deputies say a pregnant woman was badly injured during a violent domestic assault. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced the arrest of John Michael Odiam, 20, of Minford, following an incident reported on the evening of July 5. The...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 187 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Greg James Bowling Arrest Date: 07/03/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant William Eugene Butcher Arrest Date: 07/04/2026 Charges: Obstructing Official Business, Criminal Trespass, Disorderly Conduct...

The Portsmouth BMV is installing lights and cameras around its building, but employees say the people defecating on the property keep moving to whichever corner is still dark. Portsmouth police were called to the 11th Street office after an employee reported continuing problems with homeless individuals using the property as...

An early-morning traffic stop on Gallia Street ended with a woman arrested on a drug paraphernalia charge, a guilty plea, and another period of probation. Portsmouth police pulled over a vehicle in the 2700 block of Gallia Street shortly before 4 a.m. Officers received permission to search the vehicle and...

A late-night traffic stop on the Scioto Trail ended with two men taken into custody—one on an outstanding warrant and the other accused of driving with more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit. Portsmouth police stopped the vehicle shortly after 11 p.m. and had the driver perform field sobriety tests....

A dispute involving an ex-girlfriend, a missing phone, and a new relationship ended with one woman being taken to jail after deputies responded to a disorderly conduct complaint. Officers were called after reports that a woman had been outside a residence yelling, cursing, and causing a disturbance. When deputies arrived,...

It wasn't a one-time mistake. According to deputies, the same man allegedly walked into Lowe's on three consecutive days, filled store shopping bags with merchandise, and simply walked out without paying. By the time it was over, investigators say nearly $750 worth of merchandise had disappeared. Deputies were called after...

Security staff at one of Ohio's licensed cannabis facilities say an employee didn't just clock out—he allegedly walked off the job carrying marijuana that never should have left the building. The alleged theft involved 7.5 grams of marijuana flower and was uncovered after security officers noticed suspicious activity outside the...

A hospital caseworker contacted Portsmouth police after a nursing home resident reportedly expressed thoughts about harming her former son-in-law. The caseworker told officers the woman had homicidal thoughts involving the man, who lives in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The woman currently lives in a nursing home, making it seem unlikely that she...

Owning a property with an older water feature often feels like a double-edged sword. While the idea of jumping into cool water on a hot July afternoon is highly appealing, staring at cracked tiles and peeling plaster quickly dampens that excitement. In fact, nearly sixty percent of new homeowners consider...

Scioto County commissioners issued a blunt warning to elected officeholders: The county does not have enough money to cover nearly $30 million in budget requests, and painful cuts are coming. Commissioner Scottie Powell said county offices have been told for nearly two years that money is tight and that they...

Portsmouth police and the Quick Response Team handled several overnight calls involving people in crisis and suspected drug use. The first call came in at approximately 12:30 a.m. from Royce Street. A caller reported seeing a thin woman carrying a bag, walking in the street, yelling about fighting people, and...

A report of a man speeding through the Party Time Bar parking lot ended with an OVI arrest and a vehicle being towed. Portsmouth police were called to the bar at approximately 2 a.m. after someone reported a driver traveling through the parking lot at a high rate of speed....

Portsmouth police responded to two separate calls involving people sleeping or lying outside churches within less than 24 hours. The first call came in at approximately 5:30 p.m. after someone reported a person lying beside Domino’s Pizza. When officers checked the area, they did not find anyone beside the restaurant...

Portsmouth police officers, firefighters, and EMS crews responded to Waller Street after receiving a report that a man was trapped beneath a vehicle. When emergency crews arrived, they found the vehicle on top of the man. First responders worked to free him and began treating him for possible internal injuries...

A report of a man not moving inside a parked car led Portsmouth police to make an arrest and tow the vehicle. Officers were called to the area between CVS and Rapid Fired Pizza on 11th Street after someone spotted a man sitting motionless inside a silver Honda. When police...