If Monday blues were an emergency, Scioto County would’ve been declared a disaster zone. First responders scrambled to answer 56 calls for service on June 16, ranging from medical crises and vehicle accidents to prowlers, thefts, and a rash of false alarms. The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, EMS units, and fire crews were kept on their toes for a full 24 hours.
Earlier this year, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office Illegally stopped providing Scioto County Daily News with detailed call logs, limiting our ability to deliver the in-depth breakdowns readers have come to expect. But we’re still committed to transparency—and we’ll continue sharing every detail available.
Here’s what we know:
🚑 EMS & Fire Calls: Medical Mayhem Across the Map
Medical calls made up the bulk of the day, with at least 19 EMS runs, 14 transports, and multiple locations requiring urgent assistance.
Emergency Medical Calls:
- Transported Patients: Emergency crews responded to incidents on Gallia Pike (multiple locations), Swauger Valley Rd, Tatman-Coe Rd, Eighth St, and Railroad Hollow Rd.
- Nursing & Care Facilities: Concord Health Care on Crescent Dr and the Briar Berry Mobile Home Park on St. Rte. 104 were among care facilities requiring EMS response.
- Outdoor/Remote Response: Crews were dispatched to Copperhead Firetower Trail—a rural trail location where someone required medical assistance.
- Not Transported: Some patients on Swauger Valley Rd, Pershing Ave, and at Concord Health Care declined or didn’t require hospital transport.
Fire & Misc. Rescue:
- No major structure fires were recorded, but fire units assisted EMS on several joint responses.
🚔 Law Enforcement Activity: From Stolen Cars to Prowlers in the Night
Theft & Property Crimes:
- Stolen Vehicle reported at New Boston Stadium.
- Theft investigated on Curtis Smith Rd, Big Bear Creek Rd, Lillian St, and Smith St.
Drug & Suspicious Activity:
- A narcotics complaint came in from Smith St.
- Deputies checked out a suspicious person at Wendy’s in Lucasville, which led to a formal report.
Domestic Disputes:
- Two domestic incidents were handled on Tick Ridge Rd and Rosemount Rd.
Prowlers & Open Doors:
- Possible prowler reports on Glendale Rd and an open door call near Green St and Dewey St prompted nighttime patrols.
🚓 Traffic Trouble: Crashes, Jams, and Warnings
- Three traffic offense warnings issued on Galena Pike, Morris Lane-Blue Run Rd, and McDermott Pond Creek Rd.
- Two non-injury crashes: One on Linwood Ave, the other on Millers Run-Fallen Timber Rd.
- A traffic jam was reported toward Webster, with another blockage on St. Rte. 125 later in the evening.
🛑 False Alarms & Civil Noise
Scioto County was alarm central Monday:
- False or cancelled alarm drops at Valleyview Health Center, Rubyville Community Church, Kendall Rd, Lawson St, and St. Rte. 104.
- One alarm was even called in at the Dollar General in Franklin Furnace, which turned out to be a medical need instead.
🗺️ Call Concentration by Location:
- Gallia Pike: Site of multiple EMS calls and reports of theft.
- Millers Run-Fallen Timber Rd: Location for both a crash and an ongoing complaint.
- Ohio River Rd & US Hwy 23 (Lucasville): Frequent stops for suspicious persons, investigations, and theft calls.
- Swauger Valley Rd, Big Bear Creek Rd, and Rosemount Rd also saw repeated action.
Despite the loss of full transparency from the Sheriff’s Office in early 2025, we remain committed to bringing the people of Scioto County the most complete and accurate report possible. Your safety and right to know are our priority—and we’re not backing down.
Stay alert, Scioto County. Mondays are no joke.
