Tag: Crime

It started with reports of a man acting like law enforcement — flashing a badge, making threats, and firing a ...

Public Safety

Power Tool Swipe Caught on Camera — Cops Hunt Repeat Offender

He walked into Lowe's, headed straight for the tools, and walked out with more than he paid for — which ...

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Man Smashes Own Car at Bowling Alley—But It’s Not Actually a Crime

A call about a man beating on a car at Sunset Bowling Lanes turned out to be less criminal than ...

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Busted! 03/24/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 159 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent ...

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Toddler Found Walking Alone in Portsmouth Neighborhood

A troubling call in Portsmouth Thursday morning has raised concerns about child safety after a toddler was found wandering alone. ...

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Busted! 03/23/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

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The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent ...

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Come Outside and Fight”: Wayne Avenue Call Escalates to Gun Threat Before Suspect Disappears

A late-night disturbance on Wayne Avenue quickly escalated into a reported gun threat — but by the time police arrived, ...

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“They Won’t Let Me Leave”: 911 Call Highlights What the Law Actually Says

A 911 call from an adult woman claiming her parents “wouldn’t let her leave” sheds light on a situation many ...

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Child Points Police to Hiding Mom During Wayne Hills Welfare Check — Man Arrested on Warrant