Scioto County’s emergency crews were in constant motion on Sunday, June 29, 2025, answering 75 separate calls ranging from routine patrols to violent assaults. It’s another busy day on record as our newsroom continues to track what details we can—despite the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office halting full call log releases in early 2025. Even without full transparency, we remain committed to keeping our readers informed.
🔥 EMS & Fire Runs Dominate the Day
A total of 32 emergency medical calls were dispatched Sunday, with reports spanning from nursing homes and rehab centers to roadside incidents and private residences. Among the more serious incidents:
- A stabbing on Cole Avenue resulted in an arrest.
- Multiple EMS runs responded to assaults, accidents, and possible overdoses, including two calls from Lafayette Lane and repeated runs to Gallia Pike.
- A fire call at Lick Run Lyra Road and another near Swauger Valley Road kept firefighters on their toes.
Other EMS scenes included The Counseling Center, SOMC Urgent Care, and the Rubyville Fire Department.
🚓 Crimes & Complaints
Criminal incidents made up a significant chunk of Sunday’s workload, including:
- Three assaults, including one that led to an arrest on Blue Run County Road.
- A burglary in progress at a location along US Hwy 52.
- A reported sex offense at the Kelli Apartments.
- A missing person was reported returned along the Adams/Scioto County Line.
Officers also responded to fights (Rosemount Road), threats and harassment (Pine Lodge Rd, Furnace Creek Rd), and suspicious persons and vehicles at several locations including Buckeye Dairy Bar, Herms Hill Road, and Morgan Drive.
🚨 Alarm Drops and Traffic Issues
Alarm systems were ringing all over the county, with at least 13 alarm drops, many of which were false or cancelled, at locations like:
- Lowe’s on Ohio River Road
- Gahm’s Pharmacy
- Subway in West Portsmouth
- Multiple churches including Lucasville Church of God and Union Freewill Baptist
Traffic-related calls included:
- A hit-skip crash on Mt. Hope Road
- Motorcycle and ATV complaints
- Traffic blockages around Sherborne Road and Millers Run
- Numerous warnings issued for moving violations on State Route 73 and Calverts Lane
📍 Notable Locations of Activity
Among the busiest spots:
- Westside IGA on Galena Pike – Subject of multiple calls including traffic stops and patrols.
- Kelli Apartments – Site of neighbor complaints and a sex offense report.
- Dogwood Ridge Rd – Location of a civil process, EMS call, and investigative follow-up.
📝 Final Tally
- EMS/Fire/Transport Calls: 32
- Crime Reports/Investigations/Arrests: 26
- Alarms & Traffic: 17
- Total Incidents: 75
Stay with Scioto County Daily News as we continue to piece together the public safety puzzle, despite reduced transparency. We’ll keep watching—and reporting.