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Busted! 06/13/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 160 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Gilbert Preston Bailey Arrest Date: 06/13/2025 Charges: Probation Violation Zachary Barnett Arrest Date: 06/11/2025 Charges: Disorderly Conduct, Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments Windy Rene Bianco Arrest Date: 06/11/2025...

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Man Jailed After Assault

An afternoon altercation ended in handcuffs for one man after police quickly tracked down the suspect and made an arrest.  Around 4 p.m., a man contacted Portsmouth Police to report he’d been assaulted. Officers launched a search that led them to Grandview Avenue, where they located and arrested 42-year-old Bryan...

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“Where’s My Husband?” Portsmouth Woman Panics—The Answer Highlights the Importance of Communication and Compassionate Care 

A Portsmouth woman woke up to what she feared was a nightmare—her 74-year-old husband had vanished. Even more alarming, his oxygen equipment was still in the house, and she knew he suffered from dementia. Fearing the worst, she contacted police.  Officers immediately launched an investigation and were relieved to discover...

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“Don’t Close the Cradle of the Bears!” — Community Fights to Save Shawnee State’s Beloved Children’s Learning Center 

The clock is ticking for one of Portsmouth’s most cherished early childhood education facilities. Shawnee State University has announced plans to permanently close the Dr. Miller & Genevieve Toombs Children’s Learning Center (CLC) on August 8, 2025, citing shifting educational program needs, rising operational costs, and declining usage by students...

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