SCIOTO COUNTY, OH – May 28, 2025
First responders across Scioto County were on high alert Wednesday, with a packed day of EMS calls, alarm drops, fire responses, and suspicious activity. From theft at a nursing home to fires at local businesses, emergency crews were stretched thin. Here’s what kept Scioto County’s police, fire, and EMS crews busy:
🔥 Fire & Alarm Activity
Fire crews responded to multiple incidents, including a blaze at Union Mills Bakery on Galena Pike and a fire reported at Speedway in Lucasville, which resulted in an arrest. Other fire responses included:
- Ohio River Road
- Fairgrounds Road (Valley Asphalt)
Meanwhile, nine alarm drops were reported throughout the day at locations including:
- Rosemount Convenient Mart (Old Scioto Trail)
- I-Tan (US 23)
- Minford Church of the Nazarene (Bennett Rd)
- Valley Street and Beekman Rd
Most were ruled false alarms or canceled.
🚑 EMS Calls: Medical Emergencies Surge
Emergency squads were dispatched nearly 20 times across the county. Notable EMS runs included:
- Evelyn Ave, Noel Lane, and Shady Brook Lane – transport required
- Kelli Apartments and Stoney Creek Apartments – multiple units responded
- Milldale Rd, Bonser Run Rd, and Fairview Ave – no transport after assessment
- Valley Asphalt (Fairgrounds Rd) – multiple squads called, jurisdictional handling noted
🚓 Crime Reports and Complaints
The sheriff’s office handled a range of criminal activity and civil disputes:
Crimes Reported
- Assault – Lucasville-Minford Rd; report taken
- Theft – Route 139 and Best Care Nursing & Rehab on Dogwood Ridge Rd; report taken
- Burglary in Progress – Third St; resolved without further incident
- Threats or Harassment – Route 73; report filed
- Juvenile Complaint – Route 140
- Domestic Complaint – Ridge Ln
- Neighbor Complaints – Henley Comstock Rd, Route 140
Suspicious Activity
- Multiple calls for suspicious persons and vehicles at:
- Center St (Speedee Mart/Sunoco and Gahm’s Pharmacy)
- US 52, SS Davis Dr, and Dogwood Ridge Rd
- Several listed as “investigate only” or “gone on arrival”
🚧 Traffic and Road Issues
- Road blockages reported on White Gravel-McDaniel Rd, Big Run Rd, and Route 335
- Accident (No Injury) at Center St
- Escort and Parade Details covered Galena Pike and Kinker Dr
📉 What You’re Not Seeing—And Why
In early 2025, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office stopped sharing detailed call logs with Scioto County Daily News. This was a flagrant violation of the Ohio Open Records law and a major decision by the Ohio Supreme Court. That decision limited our ability to bring you the in-depth articles you’ve come to expect. While the department may have opted for secrecy, we have not. We remain committed to transparency and public safety, and we will continue to bring you everything we can access—every day, every call.
Stay tuned as we continue to report the facts and keep our community informed. Want more insight into local crime and emergency activity? Follow Scioto County Daily News for daily breakdowns and exclusive updates.
