Officer Steps Up to Help Homeless Woman at Mound Park

Public Safety

Officer Steps Up to Help Homeless Woman at Mound Park

November 20, 2025

Another eye-opening reminder of Portsmouth’s growing homelessness crisis unfolded Thursday night at Mound Park — but this one also came with ...

Public Safety

Teen Trouble Triad: Social Media Threats, Sexting Scares & An Assault Report Keep Deputies Busy

by Cyn Mackley

November 18, 2025

It was a busy stretch for Scioto County officers, as three separate teen-related incidents — spanning social media drama, sexting concerns, and a serious ...

Public Safety

Homeless Man Refuses to Leave Super Quick — Another Flashpoint in the Region’s Growing Crisis

by Cyn Mackley

November 18, 2025

The revolving door of homelessness and emergency response spun yet again Thursday evening when officers were called to the Super Quick ...

Obituaries

Karen Sue Tipton, 78 of Portsmouth

by Staff Report

November 18, 2025

Karen Sue Tipton, 78, of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on ...

Public Safety

Brave Child’s Friend Alerts Police to Sexual Assault: Officers Praise Quick Action

by Cyn Mackley

November 17, 2025

A disturbing report of a young child being sexually assaulted by a 30-year-old man prompted a swift law-enforcement response this week — ...

Public Safety

Weekend Roundup: Drunken Disturbances, Gun Sightings, and Late-Night Chaos in Portsmouth

by Cyn Mackley

November 17, 2025

It was a busy weekend for Portsmouth Police, with officers handling everything from disorderly conduct arrests to reports of armed suspects — and plenty of ...