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A woman convicted in the overdose death of an 11-month-old baby is back in Scioto County — and headed for a new sentencing hearing.  Amye Knott was booked into the Scioto County Jail Friday afternoon ahead of her February 17 appearance in Scioto County Common Pleas Court, where a judge will resentence her in the tragic...

Portsmouth officers and EMS were called to the Speedway on Gallia Street just after midnight following a report of a suicidal man suffering from altered mental status.  When officers arrived, they found the man calm and cooperative, but he admitted he was having thoughts of self-harm.  Police said the man told them he was visiting from Cincinnati...

It started with a bizarre 911 call claiming federal agents were after him — and ended with a shattered windshield, blood everywhere, and deputies escorting an intoxicated man to the hospital.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a call from a man who claimed the...

Another heartbreaking incident in Tracy Park highlighted just how desperate — and dangerous — Portsmouth’s growing homeless and mental health crisis has become.  Just after 10 p.m., officers were called to the park after reports of a man expressing suicidal thoughts.  When police arrived, the man told them he had...

What began as a late-night call for help ended with a trip to jail after officers responding just before 11 p.m. determined the situation was more complicated than it first appeared.  Police were dispatched after a man called 911 asking for assistance. When officers made contact, they suspected the man was intoxicated, but...

A terrifying late-night ordeal ended safely thanks to quick-thinking first responders after a teenage girl called 911 just before 1 a.m., telling dispatchers she was lost in the woods, near a stream, and too cold to move.  Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies immediately swung into action.  Using the girl’s cellphone location, officers were able to...

What started as a neighborhood complaint quickly turned into an arrest — and an almost immediate release.  Portsmouth officers were dispatched to 7th Street after a caller reported people pulling plywood off a vacant house and moving inside.  When police arrived, they found the home had been entered without permission. Officers took Jimmy Collins into...

It was a busy—and worrying—night for officers after multiple juveniles ran away from a local group home in a series of incidents that stretched well past bedtime.  Around 10:30 p.m., police were called to the group home after staff reported that two girls, ages 13 and 14, had taken off on foot. ...

The opioid crisis has deeply affected communities across the United States, and Scioto County, Ohio, has been no exception. Years of rising addiction rates, overdose deaths, and related social challenges have driven community leaders, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and residents to take bold steps toward prevention, treatment, and recovery. As...

A late-night call to police turned heartbreaking early this morning after a woman was found dead along the railroad tracks behind JJ’s Shenanigan’s Bar.  Around 12:30 a.m., Portsmouth officers were dispatched to the tracks after Norfolk Southern employees reported seeing a woman lying near the rails. The caller feared she may have been struck by...

What started as a frightening call along State Route 140 turned into a tense, emotional night for first responders trying to get a man in crisis the help he desperately needed.  Around 7 p.m., a woman called 911 to report her adult son had jumped out of her moving vehicle near State...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 163 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Melissa A Clevenger Arrest Date: 02/11/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant William K Flanagan Arrest Date: 02/12/2026 Charges: Probation Violation, Failure to Appear; Issuance of...

In Ohio, barbers must complete continuing education to keep their licenses active and remain compliant with state rules. These requirements are designed to help professionals stay current with safety practices, sanitation standards, and regulatory updates that protect clients and support consistent service quality across the state. Continuing education is best...

Portsmouth Police had their hands full at Sciotoville Community School this week, responding to two separate incidents on back-to-back days involving students.  Vape Found During Gym Class  Officers were first called to the school after staff discovered a student had brought a vape device onto campus.  According to police, the...

A busy and tense night unfolded on High Street after Portsmouth Police and Fire crews rushed to a house fire reported around 6:30 p.m. Callers described heavy smoke and flames pouring from the back of the home, prompting an immediate multi-agency response.  Officers quickly contacted AEP and Columbia Gas to secure utilities, notified Portsmouth City Services to shut off water, and reached out...

Deputies rushed to a home this week after a terrified mother called 911, saying her son told her he was on his way to kick in her door—and was demanding $300,000.  According to the report, the woman told deputies she had just bailed her son out of jail and that a protection order is already in...

Standing at the corner of Gallia and Campbell Streets, a massive brick complex serves as a silent skyline of a "forgotten empire". Known locally as the "triple ghost," this 113-year-old structure has lived through three distinct industrial lives, each layered upon the last, representing the rise and fall of Portsmouth...

A call about an unruly teenager quickly turned into something far more concerning after children told deputies they feared abuse inside their own home.  According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched after a parent reported a 14-year-old throwing objects during a domestic dispute.  After speaking...

A sexual assault investigation in Scioto County early Tuesday morning escalated into a multi-state law enforcement search that ended hours later with the suspect’s death in southwest Virginia.  According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called after a woman reported a sexual assault. By the time officers arrived,...

In the wake of growing frustration over secrecy surrounding a proposed Google data center in Scioto County, two Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it illegal for certain elected officials to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) tied to their public duties.  State Reps. Adam Bird and Brian Stewart announced the bill this week, saying it’s meant to...