• Meet Our Team
  • Advertise on SCDN
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contact Us
Monday, March 16
Scioto County Daily News
  • Login
  • Register
Subscribe For $1/week
  • Public Safety

    Police Back Twice to 4th Street Apartment After Late-Night Domestic Calls

    Mouth of Mound Street

    Mound Street Trouble Continues — Police Back Twice in One Day

    Not That Kind of Donation: Prescription Drugs Left at Goodwill Drop Box

    Police Roundup: Homeless Camps, Trespassing Arrest, and Man Messing With Power Lines

    Dead Cats Found on Wayne Hills Roof — More Discovered in Cooler on Patio

    30 Days in Jail for Daycare Worker Charged with Child Endangerment.  Mom Files Lawsuit 

    Weird strange news

    Nursing Home Resident Calls 911 Over Missed Cigarette Break 

    Mouth of Mound Street

    “The Mouth of Mound Street” Sparks More Calls

    Scioto County Crime

    Overdose Behind Portsmouth Elementary Leads Early-Morning Police Roundup

    burn ban

    Burn Ban Ignored Twice in One Day Wheelersburg; Firefighters Warn of Spring Fire Risk 

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 03/12/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    Woman Walks Away From Crisis Center — Police Say They Can’t Force Treatment 

    CARPENTER JESSE JAMES

    Jesse James Carpenter Strikes Again — Walmart “Return King” Back With Another Scheme 

    Shooting

    Woman Arrives at SOMC ER With Gunshot Wound; Investigation Turns Over to Pike County

    Troubled Bad Youth Kids

    Teen Pranks Draw Police Attention — How “Harmless” Mischief Can Turn Serious 

    Woman Found “Rowing” Canoe in Man’s Backyard Arrested in Portsmouth 

    Mental Health

    Police Warn Man After Repeated Reports of Racial Slurs and Neighborhood Disturbance 

    assault

    Woman Reports Daughter Assaulted; Police Take Report at Hospital 

    Man Found Dead Hours After Release From Rehab Program 

    Sheriff night 1

    Strange Woman With Knife Reported in Lucasville 

  • Lawrence County
  • Politics

    Scioto County Investigating Potential Data Breach After Employees Fall for Phishing Scam

    Horton Davis

    Little Movement in Horton and Davis Corruption Cases as New Hearings Scheduled 

    Portsmouth City Council News

    Three “Emergency” Ordinances Headed to Portsmouth City Council Monday 

    Commissioner Scottie Powell

    Powell Blasts Proposed NDA Ban as “Lazy Legislation” 

    Commissioners Respond to Open Meetings Lawsuit Over Data Center

    Commissioners React to Proposed Ohio Law Banning NDAs for Elected Officials 

    Davis Horton

    Davis and Horton Corruption Cases Inch Forward with New Court Dates — But Don’t Expect Quick Resolutions 

    Scioto County Primary

    Scioto County Primary 101: Who’s Running, Who Isn’t — and Why This Election Matters 

    The entrance of a city hall building. It features four massive white columns and red brick siding.

    Overcoming 4 Common Challenges in Local Governance

    Adrian Harrison

    Adrian Harrison: A Working Class Voice for Scioto County

    Portsmouth City Council News

    Possible Zoning Changes Headed for Discussion in Portsmouth 

    After a Tumultuous 2025, Scioto County Commissioners Look Toward a Fresh Start in 2026 

    Packed Commission Meeting Highlights Debate Over Proposed Data Center Tax Abatement 

    Portsmouth City Council

    New Year Brings Changes to Portsmouth City Council 

    What Comes Next for Economic Development After the Horton Scandal? 

    Portsmouth City Council

    Packed Chambers, Empty Power: How a Symbolic “Trans Sanctuary” Debate Took Over City Hall 

    Scioto County Economic Development

    From “Economic Development” to Indictments: How the Scioto County Scandal Unraveled — and Where Things Stand Now 

    Cathy Coleman

    Commissioners Honor Cathy Coleman With Heartfelt Christmas Tribute as Scioto County Celebrates the Season 

    Robert Horton

    UPDATE: Horton Case Delayed… Again 

    Scioto County Board of Commissioners

    Full House: Commissioner Will Mault Takes His Seat at the Table 

  • Feel Good
    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

    A family of two parents and a young boy and girl are playing laser tag with vests and laser blasters in an arena.

    What Activities To Offer at a Family Fun Center

    Shawnee State University SSU

    Shawnee State University Joins New Athletic Conference, Adds Football to Lineup 

    BREAKING: Commissioners Make Shocking Decision—Halloween to Remain on Halloween 

    Escape to the Hills: A Summer Reading List Set in Appalachia 

    Scioto County Champs: Lady Trojans and Word Wizards Bring Home the Gold 

    Jackson

    “I Held Those Keys Tight” — One Man’s Harrowing Journey from Addiction to Hope 

    Three girls in quinceañera dresses stand beside one another. The one in middle has a gold dress while the other two wear pink.

    Tips for Selecting the Color of a Quinceañera Dress

    The Day the Streak Ended: Lakers’ 1987 Record Broken

    An angler standing at the edge of a lake just after sunset with three fishing rods resting on the ground next to him.

    Night Fishing: Who Is It for and How Do You Start?

  • Obituaries
    Tina Marie Veach

    Tina Marie Veach, 57 of New Boston

    Samuel W. Jarrell

    Samuel W. Jarrell 87 of Franklin Furnace

    W

    William Wolfenbarker Jr 47 of Wheelersburg,

    Charles Robert Hammonds

    Charles Robert Hammonds 79 of West Portsmouth

    Roger Dale “Whitey” Cydrus, Jr

    Roger Dale Cydrus, Jr.,59 of Chillicothe

    Stanley A. Mitchell

    Rick F Taylor, 71 of Waverly

    Derrik Dwayne Richard Tabor

    Derrik Dwayne Richard Tabor 42 of Portsmouth

    Beatrice (Bea) Laverne Hempill

    Beatrice Laverne Hempill 89 of Wheelersburg

    David Franklin Rose 84 of Otway

    Stephen Glen Potters

    Stephen Glen Potters, 69 of South Webster

    Dale R. Mullens

    Dale R. Mullens, 83 of Sciotoville

    Alvin Hugh Sanford

    Alvin Hugh Sanford, 83 of Minford

    Michael Ray Maddix

    Michael Ray Maddix, 78 of New Boston

    Nelson Brickey Jr

    Theresa Elizabeth Frey

    Theresa Elizabeth Frey, 90 of West Portsmouth

    Kathleen Joyce Dettwiller

    Kathleen Joyce Dettwiller, 75 of McDermott

    Edna May Harris, 59 of Piketon,

    John Gordon Leslie

    John Gordon Leslie, 70 of Columbus

    Randy Mark Cooper

    Randy Mark Cooper, aged 68 of McDermott

      Kierstyn Kay Canter

      Kierstyn Kay Canter, 56 of Columbus

  • 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

PPD – Things Not To Say To A Cop

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
6 years ago
in Public Safety
arrested man
ShareTweetEmail
Please Support This Local Business


A couple of people learned a valuable lesson about things you shouldn’t say aloud, especially to police on Friday.  For example, don’t tell an officer about your plan to slash your ex’s tires. Plus jokes about suicide don’t normally go over well.  We’ll break down those weird calls and tell you about a man’s Dollar Store ban heartbreak in these next 14 slides.  If you want the full unfiltered report, become an SCDN VIP. Click here to learn how.

Page 1 of 14

Keep It Quiet

  • An Agronne Road caller complained about people riding 4-wheelers just after midnight. An officer followed two juveniles to George Street and advised them to put their 4-wheelers up for the night.
  • Officers were back to Argonne Road just before 1 am on a noise complaint. Police advised all involved to keep it down or they’d issue a citation.
Page 2 of 14

Runaway Teen

Officers checked an Allard Street residence for a runaway teen just before 1 am. The woman who lived there said she’d never heard of the girl. However, the boy police suspect the teen is with once lived there as a foster child.

She had no idea where either party might be.

RELATED POSTS

Police Back Twice to 4th Street Apartment After Late-Night Domestic Calls

Mound Street Trouble Continues — Police Back Twice in One Day

Police Roundup: Homeless Camps, Trespassing Arrest, and Man Messing With Power Lines

Page 3 of 14

Move Along

Officers responded to Tracy Park at 1:38 for three people sitting on benches. The homeless people weren’t causing a problem but officers reminded them of park hours. Police also advised them to clean up their trash and not leave belongings behind in the park.

Page 4 of 14

Beating And Banging

A 17th Street caller reported a group banging on their door at 2:30 am. Police couldn’t find the group but did locate a man at another apartment in distress. An ambulance took him to SOMC.

Page 5 of 14

False Alarm

  • Officers received a report of an alarm at the 17th Street Learning Center just before 3 am. The person in charge there told police it was accidental and everyone is fine.
  • A burglar alarm sounded at a Harrisonville Avenue residence just after 2 pm. Turned out to be a false alarm.
  • Police received a report of a residential alarm on Linden Avenue just after 6 pm. The alarm was set off by accident.
  • At 6:30 pm, an alarm sounded at a 5th Street home. A woman helping her mother carry in groceries accidentally set it off.
  • At 7:50 pm another residential alarm went off on Park Avenue. Police said an elderly woman accidentally set it off.
Page 6 of 14

Taking A Nap

Officers responded to Gallia Street for a report of an overdosed man in a car parked by the side of the road. A caller reported the back window of the vehicle was busted out.

Turned out the man was taking a nap to get away from his girlfriend. All was well.

Page 7 of 14

Voices In The Attic

A 6th Street resident reported strange noises in her attic and worried that people were up there. Just after 9 am, an officer checked it out and found no sign of anyone.

Page 8 of 14

Kids In Danger?

A mom called police just before 11 pm. She wanted officers to do a welfare check on her kids. The children were at their father’s house. The couple are going through a divorce and she claimed the man would not let her have her children.

Additionally, she claimed the father is a drug addict and the children are not safe. Police advised her on how to file for custody. They also checked in with the father and children. Police said everyone appeared to be fine.

Page 9 of 14

Niece Needs Help

A woman called police just after 11:30 am to report a domestic violence incident on Kendall Avenue. She said her niece was assaulted by a live-in boyfriend and came to her house for help.

The suspect in the assault has active warrants. Police couldn’t find him, but they took a domestic violence report.

Page 10 of 14

Banned From The Family Dollar Store

A man called police just after 1 pm to complain about being banned from the 11th Street Family Dollar Store. He claimed it was unfair that he was not allowed inside as he’d never had a problem there.

The management explained that the man was accused of abusing an employee there while they were in a personal relationship. The manager did not want trouble between the two.

Police explained the situation to the man. He said he doesn’t use that particular store but should be able to do so if he chooses. Police suggested he take the matter up with corporate.

Page 11 of 14

Things Not To Say In Front Of The Police

Just after 2 pm, a man asked for an officer to stand by while he collected his belongings from his ex. An office assisted but the man claimed he still had some items she hadn’t turned over.

The officer advised the man on the procedure for filing a civil suit. He told the officer he ‘should slice the woman’s tires.”

The officer suggested that was a very bad idea.

Page 12 of 14

Cussing and On Drugs

A Harrison Street grandmother was very upset because her granddaughter was “cussing and on drugs.” Police talked to everyone involved. The granddaughter lives at the address and can’t be forced to leave without eviction proceedings.

Page 13 of 14

Just Kidding, Folks

A joke prompted a welfare check just after 8 pm. SOMC asked officers to check on a guy who left the hospital after making suicidal threats.

The man said he was nervous during a blood draw and make a joke. He said he does not want to harm himself.

Page 14 of 14

Meanwhile at The Royal Inn

  • Officers answered a call to the Royal Inn on Kendall Avenue just after 9 pm to monitor a dog custody exchange. A woman told police she needed police to stand by while she gave a dog to her brother. Police watched while the woman returned the dog.
  • Just before Midnight, the Royal Inn reported a man lying on the floor of the lobby asking for help. Police confirmed the guy had a warrant from New Boston.
Tags: CrimeFeaturedPolicePortsmouth Ohio
Please Support This Local Business

TRENDING NOW

Man Found Dead Hours After Release From Rehab Program 

March 10, 2026
Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

20 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

March 10, 2026

Woman Found “Rowing” Canoe in Man’s Backyard Arrested in Portsmouth 

March 10, 2026
  Kierstyn Kay Canter

  Kierstyn Kay Canter, 56 of Columbus

March 10, 2026
Sheriff night 1

Strange Woman With Knife Reported in Lucasville 

March 10, 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

© 2025 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

© 2025 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

© 2025 Scioto County Daily News. All Rights Reserved.