Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and EMS Response Summary – April 19–20, 2025

As of early 2025, the Scioto County Sheriff's Office has discontinued the detailed incident summaries that were previously made available to the media and public. Instead, the department now only shares basic call logs that include dispatch codes, general locations, and outcomes. While less detailed, these logs still provide insight into the types of incidents that occur and the level of activity among first responders in Scioto County. Below is a report compiled from the official dispatch logs for April 19–20, 2025, summarizing law enforcement and emergency service activity. Overview of Calls Over this two-day period, the Scioto County Sheriff's Office and area EMS units responded to at least 70 calls. These included a wide range of incidents—from emergency medical calls and alarm drops to traffic stops and domestic complaints. Types of Calls The most common call types were: Medical Emergencies (Signal 29) – 24 calls Included general medical issues, transport requests, and calls from assisted living facilities and private residences. Alarm Drops (Code 78) – 13 calls False alarms or security checks at businesses, churches, and private homes. Investigative Complaints (Signal 09) – 9 calls Included follow-ups on suspicious activity, unknown complaints, or general welfare checks. Traffic Offenses (Code 86 & 86A) – 6 calls Included routine stops and complaints about motorcycles or ATVs. Domestic Complaints (Code 20) – 4 calls Calls from various residences about interpersonal disturbances. Suicide Attempts (Code 58A) – 2 calls Both required EMS response; one resulted in transport, the other did not. Burglary in Progress (Code 12A) – 1 call Canceled prior to arrival. Assault (Code 08) – 1 call A single incident responded to by multiple deputies. Shots Fired (Code 52A) – 1 call Resulted in an arrest. Narcotics Complaint (Signal 69) – 1 call Also resulted in an arrest. Accidents With Injury (Code 04) – 1 call No Injury (Code 02) – 1 call Other Incidents Juvenile complaint Runaway Fire calls Animal complaint Stolen vehicle Suspicious vehicle Threats or harassment Thefts Multiple "handled by other jurisdiction" entries Locations of Note Calls came from all across the county, including both rural and populated areas. Key locations with multiple responses included: Maynard Avenue (Portsmouth) – 2 calls (fire and medical) Calverts Lane – 2 medical calls Old Scioto Trail – 2 calls (medical and burglary alarm) Pinewood Street and Tick Ridge Road – Both involved suicide attempt calls Scioto County Jail – Investigative complaint US Highway 52 corridor – Multiple traffic and medical calls Subway in Wheelersburg and SOMC Urgent Care – Investigative and alarm drop calls Disposition of Calls Transport to Emergency Department – At least 17 medical calls resulted in patients being taken to the hospital. Handled by Other Jurisdictions – At least 4 incidents. False Alarms – At least 4. Arrests Made – 3 (shots fired, narcotics, unknown other) Reports Taken or Citations Issued – Included at least one stolen vehicle case and one traffic citation. Though these dispatch logs offer only a partial glimpse into public safety efforts in Scioto County, they highlight the breadth of calls that law enforcement and EMS personnel respond to on a regular basis. From life-saving emergency care to keeping communities safe from crime and disorder, these brief entries represent an around-the-clock effort to serve the county. As public reporting becomes more limited, community awareness of these calls remains important. These summaries aim to bridge the gap and keep citizens informed

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