• Meet Our Team
  • Advertise on SCDN
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, July 22
Scioto County Daily News
  • Login
  • Register
Subscribe For $1/week
  • Public Safety
    Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

    17 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

    leaking pool

    Leaking Pool Floods Neighbor’s Yard

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 07/21/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    Police chase

    Driver Runs From Cops – Gets Off Easy

    death threats at pot farm

    Death Threats at Pot Farm

    Repeat Offenders Charged

    Repeat Offenders Charged With Child Endangering After Traffic Stop

    teens chased by homeless campers

    Teens Chased By Homeless Campers

    dead

    Coroner Investigates Death After Deputies Discover This

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 07/20/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    Baby deer in the backseat

    Baby Deer in the Backseat

    family fight ends with jail

    Family Party Ends With Bite, Brawl, and Jail Booking

    Stranger at the Door After Midnight Gets Ride to Rehab

    Trapped by dogs

    🐕 Trapped by Dogs, Abandoned Pit Bull, and More Calls as Animal Control Struggles Continue

    coroner investigates mysterious death

    Coroner Investigates Mysterious Death After Neighbor Makes Grim Discovery

    neighbor breaks through wall

    Man Smashes Through Wall Between Apartments in Findlay Manor Scare

    Homeless man busted in Tracy Park

    Homeless Man Busted In Tracy Park

    Bullet crashes through window

    Bullet Crashes Through Home—Deputies Believe Shot Came From Across the River

    abandoned dogs

    PPD Investigates 2 Abandoned Dog Cases

    busy night at burg gas stations

    ⛽ Busy Night at Burg Gas Stations: Domestic Dispute, Shoplifting, and a Second Chance

    wanted man arrested

    Wanted Man Arrested Again on 8th Street

  • Lawrence County
  • Politics
    Today the lying ends

    “Today the Lying Ends”: Commissioner Scottie Powell Reacts to Bryan Davis’ Guilty Plea

    Davis Pleads guilty

    Davis Pleads Guilty to 3 Felony Charges in Corruption Case

    Davis due in court Monday

    Monday Hearing Set in Bryan Davis Corruption Case as Trial Draws Closer

    Woman found dead

    Worried Neighbor Makes Tragic Discovery

    grease crackdown

    Portsmouth Looks to Crack Down on Grease Dumped Into Sewers

    County Budget cuts

    Commissioners Warn County Offices: Cuts Are Coming

    Homeless campers scare workers

    Homeless Camp Behind Gallia Street Business Drives Away Workers

    Portsmouth Paving Levy

    Portsmouth Council Begins Process to Renew Street Resurfacing Levy

    City Council Agenda

    Portsmouth City Council to Consider Alley Vacation, Wage Updates, and New Economic Development Corporation Monday

    commissioner condemn anti-semitic language

    Commissioners Condemn Anti-Semitic Language Amid Ongoing Dog Shelter Controversy

    Scioto County Land Bank

    Why Is the Scioto Land Bank Under So Much Scrutiny Right Now? 

    workplace slur

    IF “SHE’S NOT JEWISH” IS THE DEFENSE, THE WORKPLACE PROBLEM IS WORSE THAN THE SLUR

    Portsmouth riverfront project

    Riverfront Project Underway as Portsmouth Tackles Repairs, Upgrades and Thousands of Calls

    smith and mault win

    Mault & Smith Survive Turbulent Primary

    Where did paving money go

    Where Did the Paving Money Go? Portsmouth Spent $2.39 Million on Streets in Four Years

    Land bank overhaul

    Land Bank Overhaul Promised After Complaints About Fairness

    45000 and nothing to show

    $45,000 and Nothing to Show: Portsmouth Wraps Up Costly Lawsuit Filed by Former Mayor

    Scioto County Road Work

    $29 Million in Road Work — Here’s How Scioto County Is Fixing Streets (And Why It Matters to You)

    Dog Shelter Drama Under Investigation

    “We Know What’s Going On”: Commissioners Push Back, Say Dog Shelter Drama Is Under Investigation

    Bad kids terrorize neighborhood

    Bad Kids Terrorize Neighborhood

  • Feel Good
    A bright guest bedroom with white bedding, yellow pillows, flowers in a vase, a lamp, and a cheerful hello sign on a cabinet.

    How To Prep Your Home for Hosting Overnight Guests

    Scioto Hounds Helps Out

    Scioto Hounds Gets Green Light to Help Improve Dog Shelter

    Scioto Hounds Delivers Hope

    Scioto Hounds Delivers Food, Vaccines, and Hope for Scioto County Dogs

    Splash Pad and New Dog Park to Honor Cathy and Doug Coleman

    A person in a striped shirt shown from behind carrying a large backpack while walking along a paved street outdoors.

    How To Personalize Your Backpack for Comfort and Style

    Stadium Plan revealed

    $10 Million Spartan Stadium Plans Revealed

    PPD to the rescue

    Woman With Walker Tries To Hike to McDermott – PPD to the Rescue

    Hippies

    Dear Dirty Hippies, ‘Sorry About That’

    Jenna Jenkins Eagle Scout

    History Made: Jenna Jenkins Becomes Scioto County’s First Female Eagle Scout

    A smiling woman is holding a wrapped present in her hands as someone gives it to her.

    Personal Gift Ideas That Will Hold Special Meaning

    Steve Hayes

    Scioto County Declares December 11 “Steve Hayes Day,” Honoring a Radio Legend After Nearly Six Decades on the Air 

    A silver thermal pouch sits alone on a white and gray background. The top of the bag is cut open.

    How To Choose the Right Closure for Thermal Pouches

    sending flowers to Japan

    Flower Delivery: Share Scioto’s Heart with Japan

    Honoring Scioto County’s First Town — and Its First People: New Heritage Trail Sign Dedicated at Earl Thomas Conley Park 

    A man approaching the bowling lane with a red bowling ball as his three friends in the background cheer him on.

    How Bowling Can Improve Your Mental Health

    A sleek blue sedan parked on concrete. Behind the vehicle is a view of the sky with a setting sun over a body of water.

    How To Make Your Daily Driver Feel Like a Sports Car

    A person's hand is holding a miniature wooden house with a green roof and a budding plant on top against a green background.

    How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

    A man sitting in a vehicle is handing over an ID card to a female police officer standing by his window.

    Tips for Staying Calm During Police Encounters

    Cyn Mackley

    Cyn Mackley Channels Haunted Appalachia

    A group of friends stand around a table, smiling, laughing, and drinking. There are plates of food on the table.

    Creative Ways To Host Outdoor Events This Summer

  • Obituaries

    Anthony Wayne Finley, 51 of Piketon

    Elizabeth Artis

    Elizabeth Artis, 83, of Sciotoville

    Gladys Lucille Lewis

    Gladys Lucille Lewis, 88, of Franklin Furnace

    Gary Hager Joseph

    Gary Hager Joseph, 61 of Wheelersburg

    Charles Whisnant,

    Charles Whisnant, 78 of McDermott

    obit-infant-small

    Daniel Ronnie Lee Judd IV Columbus

    Shelby Jean Craft

    Shelby Jean Craft, 82 of Portsmouth

    Jeffrey Jones

    Jeffrey Scott Jones 68 of Southern Ohio

    Jeffrey (Radar) Frazier,

    Jeffrey Frazier, 73 of Portsmouth

    Angela K. Hamilton

    Angela K. Hamilton, 66 of Portsmouth

    Mildred Gaia

    Mildred Gaia, 64, of Portsmouth

    Tommy Lee Adams

    Tommy Lee Adams 51 Southern OH

    David William Berry

    David William Berry,76 of Berryville

    obit-infant-small

    Carson Conley, infant of Portsmouth

    David William Berry

    David William Berry, age 76, of Berryville

    Robert Lee “Bob” Wells, 71, of South Shore

    Terry McCoy

    Terry McCoy, 74 of Friendship

    Martha Jane (Willis) Bussey

    Martha Jane (Willis) Bussey, 82 of Wheelersburg

    Ronald Dean Jackson, 76 Parkerburg

    Roger Lee Blackburn

    Roger Lee Blackburn, 82 of Minford

  • More News
    • All News
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Education
    • Economy
    • Food & Drinks
    • Local Business
    • National
    • Opinion
    • Regional
    • Strange But True
    • Trending
No Result
View All Result
Scioto County Daily News
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Register
Scioto County Daily News
No Result
View All Result

Drunk Dad Endangers Daughter

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
5 years ago
in Public Safety
Drunk Dad Endangers Daughter
ShareTweetEmail

Drunk Dad Endangers Daughter

An intoxicated father put his child in danger, two panhandling brothers pestered folks on Gallia, and a man died after a drug overdose on Center Street. We break down the Portsmouth Police Chief’s Daily Briefing.

Page 1 of 7

Man Dies From Overdose

Officer responded to a report of an overdose in a Center Street backyard just after midnight.

RELATED POSTS

Leaking Pool Floods Neighbor’s Yard

Driver Runs From Cops – Gets Off Easy

Repeat Offenders Charged With Child Endangering After Traffic Stop

SOMC notified police the patient did not survive around 40 minutes later. Police contacted the coroner for further investigation.

At 7:30 am, SOMC called to ask for permission to release the body to the family.

Page 2 of 7

Hit and Run

A silver vehicle hit 3 parked cars in the 1600 block of 11th Street and fled toward Kendall and Gallia at midnight.

Thirty minutes later an officer spotted a car they suspected was involved in the accident at Woodbine Apartments and called for a tow truck.

An officer did speak to the vehicle’s owner on the phone. However, he said he wouldn’t come to the scene because he had an open warrant in Kentucky.

Page 3 of 7

Closing Time

  • At 1 am, a 2nd Street caller reported a woman standing outside Patties and Pinks screaming and yelling. A second caller said the woman had moved into the road on Market Street and was carrying a trash bag. Police took the woman into custody.
  • A woman leaving Frank and Steins at 1:30 am, asked police to give her a ride home because a man was following her. When an officer responded, they did not observe the man in question and suggested the woman call a taxi. She refused and insisted she wanted a ride from the poilce.
Page 4 of 7

Full Moon over Gallia

At 1:51 am, employees of Richard Noggins called to complain of a disruptive patron who mooned their bouncer and hit the building with her vehicle when she left. Officers notified the Greenup County Sheriff’s Office to watch out for her.

Page 5 of 7

Suspicious Activity

  • At 2:28 am, witnesses reported a woman standing in the road on Coles Blvd. She later turned up in the lobby of KDMC looking for an officer. Police advised her to be careful when crossing the street.
  • A Grant Street caller reported someone knocking on her door at 3 am. She said she would shoot through the glass if someone tried to come in. Police requested she hold her fire until they could investigate. When police arrived, she said she’d spotted a teen and he’d run away when she yelled at him.
Page 6 of 7

Panhandling Problem

One of two brothers known for aggressive panhandling on Gallia was spotted behind the Silver Palace after a report he’d been harassing customers at AT &T.

Officers could not locate him.

At 4:28 pm, a caller reported one of the brothers acting erratically in the Aldi parking lot. He then moved across the street at Speedway.

A few hours later, another brother was spotted at McDonald’s. An officer once again advised him to stay away from businesses and stop harassing customers. He left the area.

Page 7 of 7

Drunk Dad Endangers Daughter

At 2:47 pm, witnesses reported a highly intoxicated man at 17th and Grandview who had a little girl with him. Police took him into custody and contacted the child’s mother.

She met officers at Mound Park. The woman has full custody of the child and was upset that family members allowed the intoxicated dad to take the child.

Police turned the child over to the mom and took the man to jail.

Tags: FeaturedPortsmouth Police Daily Briefing
Please Support This Local Business

TRENDING NOW

Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

Busted! 07/16/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

July 16, 2026
Woman found dead

Worried Neighbor Makes Tragic Discovery

July 16, 2026
Drug Counselor Indicted

Area Drug Counselor Indicted For Medicaid Fraud

July 15, 2026
another dog warden quits

🐕 Another Dog Warden Quits – Should the Sheriff Take Over?

July 16, 2026
Dad threatens to kill

Dad Threatens To Kill Man His Kids Say Choked Them

July 16, 2026

ABOUT US

We are a grassroots team of local journalists on a mission to give our community up-to-the-second news and events for Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Western West Virginia. We believe progress inspires change and we believe our reporting has become the front-lines of Portsmouth, Ohio's comeback.

CATEGORIES

  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Casino
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Feel Good
  • Food & Drink
  • Local Business
  • National
  • Obituaries
  • Ohio
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Public Safety
  • Regional
  • Strange But True
  • vavada
  • Video

AREAS SERVED

  • Portsmouth
  • Wheelersburg
  • Minford
  • Waverly
  • Friendship
  • Ironton
  • West Union
  • Piketon
  • Coal Grove
  • South Point
  • Vanceburg
  • Grayson
  • South Shore
  • Greenup
  • Raceland
  • Ashland

SITE SEARCH

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

©2026 Scioto County Daily News. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Public Safety
  • Lawrence County
  • Obituaries
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Feel Good
  • All News
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Team
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise on SCDN
  • Legal
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Service

©2026 Scioto County Daily News. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Public Safety
  • Lawrence County
  • Obituaries
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Feel Good
  • All News
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Team
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise on SCDN
  • Legal
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Service

©2026 Scioto County Daily News. All Rights Reserved.