Arrested Again, Released Again

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Arrested Again, Released Again

January 15, 2026

After Repeat Violence Calls, Should This Suspect Still Be Walking Free? Another domestic violence call. Another arrest. Another release. And it’s prompting ...

Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

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Busted! 01/14/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

by Staff Report

January 14, 2026

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 177 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent ...

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Living in the Lobby but Still a Customer: Post Office Call Ends Without Arrest, Again

by Cyn Mackley

January 13, 2026

Officers were called to the Portsmouth Post Office after a customer supervisor reported a troubled homeless woman had been living in the lobby and ...

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Busted! 01/13/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

by Staff Report

January 13, 2026

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 169 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent ...

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Moved Along, Locked Out, and Still Barefoot: Police Handle Back-to-Back Homeless Calls

by Cyn Mackley

January 12, 2026

It was a busy afternoon for officers dealing with homeless-related calls across the city, as construction zones, condemned properties, and safety ...

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10-Year-Old Found Alone Outside Motel—Is It Ever OK to Leave a Child Unsupervised Like This?

by Cyn Mackley

January 12, 2026

A troubling call to police Sunday afternoon is raising hard questions about child supervision—and where the line should be drawn. Around 3 p.m., officers ...

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