Date: July 3, 2025
Scioto County emergency crews were hopping on Thursday, July 3, as they answered a whopping 82 calls for service ranging from medical emergencies and drug complaints to traffic stops and fire alarms.
This report includes call data provided by the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) for that date. In early 2025, the agency decided to stop providing Scioto County Daily News with detailed logs, but we remain committed to transparency and continue to bring you every detail available.
Medical Mayhem: EMS Calls Dominate the Day
- Signal 29 – Emergency Squad Needed: 37 calls
- Transported to Hospital: 24
- Not Transported: 7
- Cancelled or Handled by Other Jurisdiction: 6
Crime & Complaints
- Investigate Complaint (Signal 09): 12
- Threats or Harassment (Code 72): 6
- Theft (Code 36): 2
- Domestic Complaints (Code 20): 3
- Suspicious Person (Code 60): 4
- Suspicious Vehicle (Code 60A): 3
- Narcotics Complaints (Signal 69): 2
- Neighbor Complaint (Code 20A): 1
- Vandalism (Code 64): 2
- Juvenile Complaint (Code 34): 1
- Fight (Code 26): 1
- Prowler (Code 46): 1
Traffic & Patrol Calls
- Traffic Offense (Code 86): 17
- Mostly warnings
- Disabled Vehicle (Code 82): 1
- Accidents (No Injury – Code 02A): 1
- Accidents (With Injury – Code 04): 1
- Motorcycle/ATV Complaint (Code 86A): 1
- Assist Other Unit (Code 10): 2
- On Patrol (Code 35): 1
Fire and Rescue
- Fire Department Needed (Code 29B): 1
- Fire (Code 28): 3
Alarms & Investigations
- Alarm Drop (Code 78): 7
- False Alarms: 3
- Cancelled: 1
- Completed/Investigated: 3
- Follow-Up/Investigation (Signal 63): 3
- Prisoner Transport (Signal 21): 2
Notable Locations:
- Multiple incidents at Rosemount Pavilion, including medical calls and a drug complaint
- A vandalism call on Ironton Avenue
- Drug complaint at Dollar General on Galena Pike
- Several traffic stops near US 52 and Gallia St corridor
- Fight reported on Swauger Valley Rd
- Prowler and suspicious person calls reported in Green St area
Bottom Line: Scioto County’s first responders tackled a long list of emergencies and community concerns on July 3. From ambulance runs to vandalism and everything in between, our EMS and law enforcement teams showed once again that they’re ready for anything—fireworks or not.
Fortunately the volume of calls was a bit lighter on July 4th
🚓 Fireworks & Fire Calls: Scioto County Has a Wild 4th of July With 62 Dispatches
Medical runs, domestic disputes, prowlers, and prank alarms fill the holiday
Fourth of July in Scioto County wasn’t just about fireworks lighting up the sky—it was about emergency lights flashing all over the map. Between midnight and midnight, Scioto County first responders answered 62 calls ranging from medical emergencies and domestic incidents to threats, prowlers, and false alarms.
As a reminder, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office stopped providing full, detailed call logs to the Scioto County Daily News earlier this year. While we can’t give you all the details we once could, we remain committed to transparency and continue to report every piece of information available.
🚑 EMS & Fire Calls Dominate the Day
Medical emergencies kept EMS squads hopping, with 28 emergency squad runs throughout the county.
- Patients were transported from Quality Inn Wheelersburg, Edgewood Manor, Pleasant Valley Apartments, and multiple group homes including Focus Residential, Phoenix House, and Randall House.
- Calls also came from Gervais Road, Gallia Pike, Crain Road, and even a highway rest area, though some calls were canceled or did not require transport.
- Fire-related responses included one injury accident on Zuefle Drive, though several other crashes had no injuries.
👮♂️ Crime and Chaos: Threats, Theft, and Domestic Drama
Criminal complaints and investigations covered a lot of ground:
- Three domestic complaints: including incidents on Rosemount Road and Dogwood Ridge Road—one resulting in a full report.
- Three threats or harassment calls, including reports on Twin Valley Road, Hayport Road, and Swauger Valley Road.
- Suspicious people were reported at Subway Wheelersburg, Oak Street, and Green Street, with prowlers spotted on Dace Road.
A vandalism case was logged on Hammerstein Road, and mental health-related calls came in from Heuter Hollow Road and again late in the evening on Green Street.
🐾 Animal Trouble & Juvenile Complaints
- Animal complaint: Officers responded to Wilson Avenue for an animal-related incident.
- Juvenile issues were reported at Crain Road and 17th Street, with another involving follow-up at Shela Boulevard.
🚨 Alarms & False Starts
Alarm drops accounted for at least 8 calls, many ultimately false or canceled. Locations included:
- Normandy Road
- Polymer Drive
- West Avenue
- Green Street
Repeat alarms from the same address stretched responders thin, a recurring issue in recent weeks.
🚗 Accidents, Traffic Stops, and ATV Shenanigans
Deputies dealt with 6 crashes, most with no injuries. Reports came from:
- Taylor Hill Road (two separate wrecks)
- Zuefle Drive
- Center St/US Hwy 23
- St. Rte. 73 and Galena Pike
Nine traffic stops resulted in warnings, with incidents near DESCO Lucasville, Offnere Street, and Backyard Wellness. There was also a motorcycle/ATV complaint on Turkey Foot Road, but officers were unable to locate the rider.
🗺️ Noteworthy Locations
- Gallia Pike popped up several times for EMS and traffic issues.
- Rosemount Road made frequent appearances for medical, domestic, and investigative calls.
- Green Street was a hotspot for alarm drops, mental health crises, and prowler reports.
📊 Call Breakdown – July 4, 2025
- Medical/EMS & Fire Calls: 28
- Criminal Complaints/Investigations: 24
- Traffic Stops & Accidents: 10
- Total Dispatches: 62
While most folks were celebrating America’s birthday, Scioto County’s first responders were out putting out metaphorical (and literal) fires. Stay safe, stay kind, and don’t make the next emergency call be about you.
