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Portsmouth police arrested a homeless man after reports he allegedly pulled a knife on another person during an incident on 7th Street. Officers were dispatched after a caller reported a person with a knife and told dispatchers the suspect would be outside waiting for officers. Police took the man into...

A quiet block can change fast when a guitar case appears near the door. By 6 p.m., tables fill earlier than usual. Nearby cafés sell more warm drinks, and taxis start circling the area. One small concert can shift the whole evening pattern. This effect is easy to see in...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 175 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Richard Adams Arrest Date: 05/15/2026 Charges: Strangulation, Assault Steven Adams Arrest Date: 05/15/2026 Charges: Probation Violation Chad R Arnett Arrest Date: 05/15/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance...

What started as feeding stray cats behind an area pet store has now spiraled into accusations of assault, screaming matches, Facebook threats, and calls for criminal trespass orders. And deputies say the drama just keeps escalating. According to reports from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were first dispatched to...

A South Point woman told deputies she was chased onto her own porch by two dogs and feared she was about to be attacked before managing to get inside her home. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an animal complaint after a woman...

Neighbors on Walnut Street got an abrupt wake-up call after reports of a man yelling in the middle of the night brought Portsmouth police rushing to the area. Around 2 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Walnut Street after complaints about a man screaming outside. When police...

A Portsmouth man got an unexpected surprise after someone checking on his property reported there might be somebody living in his garage. According to police, the homeowner was out of town when the person cutting his grass contacted him about suspicious activity at the property. The man then called police...

Police were called to Beulah Baptist Church on 14th Street after someone discovered the church had been broken into. According to the report, between $300 and $400 was missing from inside the church. Officers took information for a theft report as the investigation continues. But that was far from the...

A fight between two clients at a West Portsmouth rehab facility escalated dramatically when staff reported one of the men pulled a weapon during the confrontation. Scioto County deputies were dispatched after facility staff called 911 reporting two clients had gotten into a fight and one allegedly threatened the other...

Two early morning traffic stops just blocks apart kept Portsmouth police busy around the Kendall and 17th Street area. 🚓 DRUGS FOUND DURING KENDALL TRAFFIC STOP Just before 3:30 a.m., officers pulled over a vehicle in the 2400 block of Kendall Avenue. Police detained the driver and determined they had...

A  truck owner learned the hard way that hiding keys inside a vehicle isn’t much of a hiding place. Especially when thieves know exactly where to look. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Pedro after a man discovered his pickup truck had...

A man threatened to burn down a Wheelersburg home during a mental health meltdown but that wasn’t the only person in crisis officers had to deal with. 🌲 MAN HIDING IN WOODS THREATENS SELF-HARM, HOUSE FIRE Around 1 a.m., Scioto County deputies were called to Possum Hollow Road in Wheelersburg...

WHEELERSBURG, OH — A tense situation on Kittle Road sparked another conversation about what dog owners can — and can’t — do when it comes to keeping pets loose on their own property. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were called after a woman reported she was walking her dog when another...

A late-night 911 call in Wheelersburg turned into a reminder of how difficult emergencies can become when callers and first responders don’t speak the same language. The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office received a call from someone asking for police assistance, but dispatchers reportedly could not fully understand what the emergency...

Apparently, even donuts can become evidence. Portsmouth police were called to the Speedway on Gallia Street after management discovered an employee had allegedly been gaming the system to get discounted pastries. According to the report, a manager investigated and determined the employee was changing donuts to “day old” pricing before...

What started as a troubling conversation between students quickly turned into a police report at an area middle school. And deputies say it’s a reminder that kids can get into serious legal trouble not only for sending explicit photos — but even for asking for them. According to a report,...

Your smartphone is one of your most valuable possessions. Whether you're using it to stay connected with family, manage your work, or capture important moments, the device plays a central role in your daily life. Yet many people treat their phones carelessly, exposing them to unnecessary risks. A simple fall...

A late-night fight that reportedly started at a Portsmouth bar spilled out into the streets and brought multiple police units rushing downtown around 2 a.m. Portsmouth officers were first dispatched to Chillicothe Street after reports of about 10 people physically fighting near the Kroger intersection. Callers said a woman could...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 165 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Chad R Arnett Arrest Date: 05/15/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Cayla Cannon Arrest Date: 05/15/2026 Charges: Domestic Violence Melinda Sue Claxon Arrest Date: 05/13/2026...

PORTSMOUTH, OH — Another loose dog complaint is raising concerns about safety — this time at a senior housing complex where residents said they were afraid to even take their own pets outside. Officers were called to Portsmouth Senior Lofts after residents reported a large dog wandering around the property,...