Scioto County Sheriff’s Office & EMS Call Report — April 16, 2025
Compiled from publicly available dispatch records
On April 16, 2025, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and local emergency medical services (EMS) responded to 62 calls across the county. These calls ranged from medical emergencies and accidents to alarm drops, animal complaints, and criminal investigations.
Please note: As of early 2025, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office no longer provides detailed call logs to the press, limiting the availability of follow-up information or incident outcomes beyond basic call type and location. This is a clear violation of Ohio Law and the ruling of the Ohio Supreme Court. SCDN is taking serious steps behind the scenes to ensure the public gets the information that they are entitled to.
Breakdown by Call Type:
Medical & EMS-Related Calls (Signal 29 & similar):
19 total
- Medical emergencies: 16 calls involving EMS transport, non-transport, or referrals to other jurisdictions.
- Accidents with injuries: 2 calls involving squad dispatch and transport.
- Dog bite: 1 incident requiring EMS response and transport.
Investigative Complaints (Signal 09):
12 total
- These involved general complaints requiring deputy investigation. Some resulted in full reports or arrests.
Alarm Drops (Code 78):
12 total
- These included alarms at businesses, churches, and residences.
- 7 were confirmed as false alarms, while others were either logged only or investigated further.
Neighbor & Domestic Complaints (Codes 20/20A):
5 total
- Included disputes between neighbors and at least one domestic incident.
- 3 resulted in reports being taken or parties being advised.
Accidents (Code 04 & Code 02):
3 total
- One with injury, one without, and one canceled.
Animal Complaints (Codes 18/18A):
3 total
- Included both dog bites and general animal-related issues.
Theft & Property Damage (Codes 36, 64):
3 total
- Included two vandalism cases and one theft. All resulted in reports.
Special Details, Civil Process, and Assists:
4 total
- Included civil process service (which led to an arrest), special detail assignments, and assistance to another unit.
Traffic & Vehicle Issues (Codes 56B, 80):
3 total
- Two vehicle repossessions and one road blockage were logged.
Suspicious Activity & Sex Offense:
2 total
- One suspicious person call was completed with no further action needed.
- A report of a sex offense resulted in the subject being gone upon arrival.
Fire Calls (Code 28):
1 total
- One fire incident on Cityview Ave. was handled and marked complete.
Call Activity by Area Highlights:
- Gallia Pike (multiple locations): Saw heavy activity with 6 calls, including complaints, alarm drops, and accidents.
- Dogwood Ridge Road: 3 calls, including alarm drops and complaints.
- Blue Run Township Rd: Site of both a report taken for a complaint and an animal investigation.
- Franklin Furnace: Multiple calls, including alarms and a church false alarm.
- Portsmouth Area: Handled EMS transports and a fire response.
- McDermott Pond Creek Rd: Involved in special detail and EMS transport.
- Scioto County Dog Pound: Triggered two alarm calls in the afternoon.
Notable Incidents:
- Arrests: At least two calls resulted in arrests, including a civil process service on Short St.
- Multiple reports taken: For domestic, vandalism, theft, and other complaints.
- Canceled or Handled by Other Jurisdictions: A few EMS calls were either canceled or referred elsewhere.
Despite the lack of detailed narrative data now provided by SCSO, this call summary helps paint a broad picture of public safety and emergency response trends across Scioto County for April 16, 2025. Community members should be aware of ongoing public safety efforts and are encouraged to report suspicious or concerning activity to local authorities.