It was another busy 24 hours for the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and local EMS and fire crews, with 55 calls logged across the county. However, readers should note that the Sheriff’s Office has opted to stop producing the more detailed daily call logs it previously provided to the media. As a result, we are unable to offer the level of information that was once available to the public regarding the nature and resolution of incidents.
Sheriff’s Office Activity — May 6
While specific details are sparse, the calls from the day break down into the following categories:
Crimes & Investigations
- Burglary
- Highland Bend Rd, Franklin Furnace – 1 arrest
- Theft
- Scioto St, Lucasville
- Bolands Mini Mart, US HWY 52, West Portsmouth
- Assault
- Scioto County Jail, 16th St, Portsmouth
- Juvenile Complaint
- Kinker Dr, Portsmouth
- Domestic Complaint
- Franklin Hollow Rd, Minford
- Suspicious Vehicle
- OVP Health, Ohio River Rd, Wheelersburg
Alarms
- Multiple locations including US HWY 23, ST RTE 125, Luther Rd, and Polymer Dr — 7 alarm drops, most marked for investigation or false alarm.
Traffic & Vehicle Incidents
- Traffic Offenses: 2 citations/warnings on US HWY 52 and Custus/15th St
- Disabled Vehicle: US HWY 52
- Injury Accident: Bloom Furnace Rd (no transport)
Other Law Enforcement Actions
- Vehicle Repossession: 3 incidents
- Prisoner Transport: US HWY 52
- Neighbor Complaint: Lafayette Ln
- Escorts & Parades: Napoleon Ln
- Assist Other Units: 4 calls across multiple rural areas
EMS & Fire Calls — May 6
The county also saw a high volume of EMS calls, including several school-related medical incidents and one structure fire:
Medical Transports (Squad 29 Calls) – 18 Total
Most involved patient transport to a hospital or treatment facility. Notable locations include:
- Green Local School District, Valley Elementary, and Bloom-Vernon Elementary
- Concord Health Care, Wheelersburg Senior Village, and Randall House
- Roadway Inn, Dillow Rd, and Fairview Ave
Fire/Rescue Incidents
- Structure Fire: Portsmouth Rd, West Portsmouth
- Fire Assistance Call: Charlevoix Ave, Portsmouth
Mental Health & Non-Transports
- Red Roof Inn, Ohio River Rd – Mental health crisis, no transport
- Minford and Clarktown calls – Medical aid requested, but patient not transported
Even with the reduction in public information, the call volume shows a snapshot of the range of emergencies handled daily by law enforcement, EMS, and fire personnel in Scioto County. We will continue to report what’s available and advocate for the return of full transparency from local law enforcement.
