As part of our ongoing commitment to public transparency, Scioto County Daily News continues to provide updates on law enforcement and emergency medical services activity across the county. Due to an illegal policy change earlier this year, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) no longer releases detailed incident logs to the press. However, using the information that remains publicly available, we’re breaking down the calls handled on May 1, 2025, by type and location to keep you informed.
EMS and Medical-Related Calls
A total of 13 emergency squad (Signal 29) calls were reported. These incidents typically involve medical distress requiring EMS response or transport to a hospital.
Notable Locations for EMS Calls:
- Arion Rd
- Iroquois Ave, Portsmouth
- Focus Residential Group, Gervais Rd
- McDaniel Rd
- Richard Rd
- Hall Rd
- S. Jackson St
- Granite St
- Lucasville-Minford Rd
- Short St, Portsmouth
Criminal & Investigative Calls
These include complaints of theft, vandalism, domestic incidents, and suspicious persons or vehicles.
Theft (Code 36): 3 Reports
- Junior Furnace-Powellsville Rd / US Hwy 52
- Polymer Dr
- Tatman-Coe Rd
Vandalism (Code 64): 2 Reports
- US Hwy 23
- Bennett School House Rd
Domestic Complaints (Code 20): 2 Reports
- McCorkle-Rockwell Rd
- Gallia Pike
Suspicious Person/Vehicle (Codes 60/60A): 9 Reports
- Fifth Third Bank, Lucasville
- Country Store Foods, South Webster
- 13th St / Long Ave
- Noel Ln / Clayton Ct
- Atomic Credit Union, Wheelersburg
- Maple Benner Rd
- Green St
- Wheelersburg Jr. High Football Field
- Ainsley Ave
Investigate Complaints (Signal 09): 6 Calls
- Tick Ridge Rd
- Shady Brook Ln
- Scioto County Jail
- Lang Slocum Ridge Rd
- Barker St
- Pine Ln (Juvenile complaint)
Threats or Harassment (Code 72):
- LP Auto Sales, US Hwy 52
Animal Complaint (Code 18A):
- Reese Rd
Traffic Incidents & Patrol Activity
Traffic Accidents:
- Injury Accidents (Code 04): 3
- Zuefle Dr
- Green St
- Ohio River Rd / Center St
- Non-Injury Accident (Code 02):
- STAR Community Justice Center, Gallia Pike
Traffic Offenses (Code 86): 4
- ST RTE 140, ST RTE 335, US Hwy 23, 3rd St
Disabled Vehicle (Code 82):
- ST RTE 823
Traffic Jam / Road Blocked (Code 80): 2
- ST RTE 104, Sherborne Rd
Civil and Public Order Matters
Alarm Drops (Code 78): 10 Reports
Mostly from:
- Businesses (Big Lots, Toro Loco, Atomic Credit Union)
- Schools (Green Local Schools)
- Churches (Franklin Furnace Independent Church)
- Other community buildings
Many were resolved as false alarms or required no further action.
Neighbor Complaints (Code 20A): 2
- Center St
- Travis Dr
Civil Process (Signal 15):
- Rigrish Rd – resulted in arrest
Juvenile Complaint (Code 34):
- Pine Ln – closed case
Arrests & Prisoner Transport
- Arrests made:
- Rigrish Rd (Civil Process)
- South Central Ohio Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Prisoner Transfer)
Other Notable Calls
- Escorts / Parade Detail (Signal 57):
- Van Crabtree Rd
- On Patrol (Signal 35): 2 calls
- Mackletree Rd / ST RTE 125
- Second St / Camp St
- Assist Other Unit (Code 10):
- ST RTE 73
In Summary
On May 1, 2025, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and local EMS responded to a wide variety of calls including:
- 13 EMS transports or aid calls
- 12 criminal or suspicious activity investigations
- 6 traffic accidents
- 10 alarm drops
- Multiple civil and public order matters
While new limitations prevent the release of detailed logs, we remain committed to delivering what we can to help the community stay informed. We’ll continue monitoring and sharing the data available as part of our mission at Scioto County Daily News to uphold transparency and public safety awareness. In the background, we continue to work with our legal counsel to compel the Scioto County Sheriff’s Department to fully adhere to the Ohio Revised Code and the legal standing issued by the Ohio Supreme Court.