As of March 1, 2025, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has decided to cease generating the detailed public incident reports that were previously shared with the media. Until a judge forces them to comply with the law, only basic call logs will be provided to the public. The following is a comprehensive summary of all calls received and responded to by the SCSO and area EMS services on April 8, 2025. This report includes the number of calls, types of incidents, locations, and the actions taken by responders.
Summary of Calls:
- Total Calls: 65
The SCSO and area EMS services responded to a total of 65 calls throughout the day.
- Types of Calls:
The incidents varied widely, with several key categories emerging:
- Emergency Squad (Signal 29): 17 calls, involving medical emergencies, transports, and non-transports.
- Investigations (Signal 09): 7 calls, ranging from thefts to complaints.
- Alarm Drops (Code 78): 7 calls, all related to false or triggered alarms.
- Traffic Issues: 5 calls, including roadblocks, traffic jams, and offenses.
- Other Calls: The remainder of the calls covered a mix of civil processes, complaints, accidents, fire-related incidents, and miscellaneous requests for assistance.
- Notable Locations:
- Sherman Street/Aldrich Street: On-patrol check (Signal 35).
- Walmart Way/Gallia Street: Investigation complaint (Signal 09).
- Green Local School District: EMS transport needed (Signal 29).
- Dixon Mill Road, West Portsmouth High School: Various incidents including theft and a disabled vehicle.
- Star Community Justice Center: Multiple EMS calls for transport.
- Various Schools (Northwest Middle School, Lucasville-Minfords Road): Alarm drops and fire-related incidents.
- Key Actions:
- Transported to Emergency Department (ED): 14 calls involved EMS transporting individuals to local hospitals.
- Warnings: 3 traffic-related calls resulted in warnings.
- Reports Taken: 6 reports were generated by the SCSO, primarily for investigations, theft, and other non-urgent matters.
- Completed Calls: Several calls were marked as “complete” after officers confirmed that no further action was needed or incidents were resolved on-site.
- Calls Cancelled/Handled by Other Jurisdictions: 2 incidents were cancelled, and one was handled by another jurisdiction.
The following is a detailed breakdown of the criminal calls, categorized by their respective codes and types of incidents:
- Signal 09 – Investigate Complaint (7 Calls)
These calls involve the investigation of complaints ranging from theft to suspicious activity.
- Location: Various locations such as Walmart Way/Gallia Street, South Webster Maintenance Building, and Big Bear Creek Road.
- Details:
- Walmart Way/Gallia Street: Investigation into a complaint.
- Disposition: Log only (no further action reported).
- Big Bear Creek Road: Investigation of a complaint.
- Disposition: Completed (action taken).
- South Webster Maintenance Building: Officers were unable to locate (UTL/GOA).
- Other complaints involved thefts and suspicious activities.
- Code 36 – Theft (2 Calls)
These calls involve incidents of theft, where victims report stolen property or goods.
- Location: Dixon Mill Road, Woods Ridge Road.
- Details:
- Dixon Mill Road: A theft report was taken by the SCSO.
- Disposition: Complete.
- Woods Ridge Road: Officers responded to a theft, but the investigation is ongoing.
- Code 72 – Threats or Harassment (1 Call)
This call was related to a situation where threats or harassment were reported.
- Location: Davis Camp Road.
- Details:
- Officers responded to a complaint of threats or harassment.
- Disposition: Officers provided advice to the parties involved.
- Code 12A – Burglary In Progress (1 Call)
This call involved a burglary that was actively taking place.
- Location: Second Street.
- Details:
- Officers responded to a burglary in progress and took a report.
- Disposition: Report taken.
- Code 56 – Stolen Vehicle (1 Call)
A stolen vehicle was reported, and officers responded to investigate.
- Location: Smith Road.
- Details:
- The vehicle was stolen from the location.
- Disposition: Completed (case resolved or action taken).
- Code 34 – Juvenile Complaint (1 Call)
This call involved a juvenile-related complaint, typically involving issues with minors such as runaways or unruly behavior.
- Location: Bethany Street/Blake Street.
- Details:
- Officers were unable to locate the individuals involved.
- Disposition: UTL/GOA (unable to locate/gone on arrival).
- Code 64 – Vandalism (1 Call)
This incident involved reported vandalism, where property damage was suspected.
- Location: Highland Bend Road.
- Details:
- Officers responded to a vandalism complaint.
- Disposition: Officers advised the reporting party on how to proceed.
Summary of Criminal Calls:
- Investigations (Signal 09): 7 calls
- Theft (Code 36): 2 calls
- Threats/Harassment (Code 72): 1 call
- Burglary In Progress (Code 12A): 1 call
- Stolen Vehicle (Code 56): 1 call
- Juvenile Complaint (Code 34): 1 call
- Vandalism (Code 64): 1 call
In total, 14 criminal-related calls were responded to by the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office on April 8, 2025. These included a mix of thefts, complaints, and property crimes, with various dispositions ranging from completed investigations to calls that were logged but required no further action.
This report reflects the breadth of services provided by the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and local EMS teams on April 8, 2025. Despite no longer sharing detailed reports with the public, the office continues to respond to a variety of situations with professionalism and efficiency. This log remains the only public-facing document for incidents and actions taken during this period.