Another Life Lost: Fatal Overdose
Portsmouth Police and EMS responded to yet another tragic call on 3rd Street after a woman was found unresponsive inside ...
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Tuesday, September 16
Tag: Law
Marathon Madness: Late-Night Disturbance Lands Portsmouth Woman in Jail
The Marathon gas station on Gallia Street seems to have become a magnet for late-night drama, and just after 1 ...
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Deputies Keep Cool in West Portsmouth Domestic Crisis
A tense situation in West Portsmouth could have spiraled out of control, but Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies kept calm, followed ...
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Scioto County Recorder’s Office Increases Fees
Big changes are coming to the way Scioto County handles plat map recordings. Beginning October 6, 2025, the Recorder’s Office ...
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He Won’t Stop Talking While I’m Cooking! Deputies Play Family Counselor in Domestic Disputes
Sometimes, deputies have to put on more than just a badge, they’ve got to play referee, therapist, and peace negotiator. ...
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Mom Calls 911 on Teen — Ends Up in Handcuffs Herself
What started as a 911 call for help on 13th Street took a twist straight out of a crime drama. ...
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Loose Dog Bites Man — Leads to Arrest in Wheelersburg
What started as a dog bite call in Wheelersburg ended with a trip to jail — and it’s just the ...
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FOP Endorses Malone, Neff in Portsmouth City Election
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #33, representing the men and women of the Portsmouth Police Department, has announced its ...
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Indictments Handed Down After 12-Hour Jail Riot That Drew Multi-Agency Response
The April 2 jail riot that raged for nearly 12 hours inside the Scioto County Jail has now led to ...
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Where’s Bryan Davis? GOP Says Step Down — Court Says Suspended
For two straight weeks, Commissioner Bryan Davis has been absent from Scioto County Commissioners’ meetings following his indictment on corruption ...
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