TROOPERS CALL PORTSMOUTH POLICE FOR HELP WITH DRUNK PASSENGERS DURING OVI STOP
An early morning OVI stop turned chaotic enough that Ohio State Troopers had to call Portsmouth police for backup help ...
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Friday, July 17
Tag: Crime
Fake Tech Support and Fake Deputies Cost Local Victims Thousands in Growing Scam Trend
Two separate fraud reports filed with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office show just how convincing modern scammers have become — ...
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SIDEWALK SLEEPERS, TENTS, AND PEOPLE LIVING IN VEHICLES: WEEKEND HOMELESS CALLS KEEP PPD BUSY
Portsmouth police dealt with a string of calls over the weekend involving homeless individuals, people sleeping in public areas, and ...
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Woman Attacked by Two Pit Bulls as Avery’s Law Puts Pressure on Animal Control Response
PORTSMOUTH, OH — Another serious dog attack is raising questions about whether Scioto County’s already strained animal control system can ...
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Busted! 05/27/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 168 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent ...
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What Defendants Often Overlook When Preparing for a Criminal Case
A city with its own rhythm, Los Angeles is famous for its lifestyle and crime. Los Angeles County handles many ...
Read moreDetailsBusted! 05/26/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 167 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent ...
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Catnapping? Neighbor Accused of Dumping Missing Cat Miles From Home
A neighborhood dispute over missing cats escalated into a sheriff’s office investigation after a South Point woman discovered her missing ...
Read moreDetailsBusted! 05/25/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 168 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent ...
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PAROLEE BUSTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE — THEN RELEASED HOURS LATER
A Portsmouth man currently on parole for multiple burglary convictions was arrested again on domestic violence-related charges—but was quickly released ...
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