Portsmouth police officers went the extra mile—literally and figuratively—showing compassion and care while responding to two very different calls involving folks in need. Around 10 a.m., the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office called for backup after spotting a man walking outside the railing of the Grant Bridge, headed toward Kentucky. Portsmouth officers arrived quickly and found […]
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