As part of our ongoing commitment to public service and transparency, Scioto County Daily News provides a breakdown of law enforcement and emergency medical activity in Scioto County. Please note that as of early this year, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office has ceased providing detailed call logs to the media. While this limits the depth of our reporting, we will continue to inform the public to the best of our ability.
📊 Call Summary – April 23, 2025
A total of 54 calls were logged with the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and local EMS. These calls reflect a wide variety of incidents, from medical emergencies and traffic issues to criminal complaints and fire responses.
🚨 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Calls – 17 total
These calls typically involved transport or assistance from local EMS squads:
- Transported Patients: 10 calls resulted in patient transport.
- Locations included: Morris Lane-Blue Run Rd, Big Bear Creek Rd, Rose Ave, Wheelersburg Senior Village, St Rte 73, Noel Ln, Maynard Ave, Bethany St, Herms Hill Rd, and St Rte 139.
- Non-Transported / Handled by Other Jurisdictions: 7 calls where patients were either not transported or handled by different jurisdictions (e.g., Disterdick Ln, Joshua Landing Apartments).
🔥 Fire Calls – 4 total
- Locations included:
- St Rte 335
- Coal Bank Hollow Rd
- Goose Creek Rd
- Pershing Ave
All fire incidents were marked as completed by SCSO and fire units.
🚔 Criminal and Investigative Calls – 17 total
Types of Incidents:
- Investigate Complaints – 7 calls (e.g., Tick Ridge Rd, Smith Perry Rd, Bahner Rd, Scioto County Jail).
- Theft Reports – 2 incidents (Hammerstein Rd and Dollar General in Rosemount).
- Threats or Harassment – 2 calls (Hickman Rd and Henley Comstock Rd).
- Neighbor Complaints – 2 calls (Flatwood-Fallen Timber Rd and Oakwood Dr).
- Narcotics Complaint – 1 call (Sunset Ave).
- Suspicious Vehicle – 1 call (St Rte 104).
- Juvenile Complaint – 1 call (Fairgrounds Rd).
🔍 Of these, 5 incidents resulted in full reports being taken by deputies, while the rest were logged or marked for investigation only.
🚗 Traffic-Related Incidents – 9 total
- Traffic Offenses (Warnings) – 4
- Injury Accidents – 2 (Scioto County CTC/JVS and Northwest High School)
- Non-Injury Accidents – 2 (Lucasville-Minford Rd/Cook Rd, Twin Bridge)
- Traffic Jam/Road Blocked – 1 (Center St/Gallia Pike)
🔔 Alarm Drops – 5 total
All were either determined to be false alarms or under investigation:
- Locations included: Gleim Rd, St Rte 140, Scioto County Garage, Calverts Ln, and Rosemount Dollar General.
📃 Civil & Miscellaneous Calls – 6 total
- Civil Process Service – 4 calls
- Escort/Parade Detail – 1 call (Smith Perry Rd)
- Investigation/Follow-Up – 1 call (Rigrish Rd, report taken)
📍 Geographic Distribution Highlights
Some areas with multiple calls included:
- Rosemount: Fire, theft, EMS call
- Bennett School House Rd: Two incidents (investigation and EMS)
- Lucasville-Minford Area: Traffic accidents and alarms
- Wheelersburg Area: Senior Village EMS transport
📢 A Note on Transparency
With the Sheriff’s Office no longer releasing comprehensive public logs, residents may feel less informed about what’s happening in their neighborhoods. We share your concerns. That’s why Scioto County Daily News continues to report what information is still accessible — because we believe that safety and transparency go hand in hand.
Stay safe, stay informed.
Compiled by Scioto County Daily News – Public Safety Desk