Overdose Crisis in Portsmouth: Multiple Calls for Help, But Some Refuse Assistance
Portsmouth first responders were called to multiple overdoses in a single day, highlighting the ongoing opioid crisis in the area. ...
Read moreDetailsPortsmouth first responders were called to multiple overdoses in a single day, highlighting the ongoing opioid crisis in the area. ...
Read moreDetailsIf you've seen Narcan being handed out for free at local events or health centers, you might wonder why. Narcan, ...
Read moreDetailsNestled along the banks of the Ohio River, Portsmouth, Ohio, exudes a charm reminiscent of a bygone era. But beneath ...
Read moreDetailsHow many times have you said, How many times do I have to tell you? How many times have you ...
Read moreDetailsJust after 8:30 pm on Friday, 911 dispatched 2 PPD officers to the parking lot of the Portsmouth Kroger. The ...
Read moreDetailsAn adult with a drug problem caused an upsetting situation for a child. Just after 4 pm, dispatch took an ...
Read moreDetailsOfficers responded to multiple complaints involving individuals suspected to be on drugs or having some type of mental health issue. ...
Read moreDetailsEMS and Officers rushed to a Lucasville home after a report of an overdose. The caller said a man was ...
Read moreDetailsAcross the city and county, emergency services and law enforcement continue to respond to multiple overdose incidents. Resources and personnel ...
Read moreDetailsThe Scioto County Coroner’s Office and deputies are investigating after a body was discovered in a Lucasville home. A woman ...
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