Tag: Police

A disagreement over marijuana use on private property led to a police response at a Lucasville home. According to the Scioto County ...

Public Safety

Rape Report Leads to Arrest — Should Sexual Assault Victims Be Taken to Jail When They Come Forward?

A troubling case reported at Frank N Steins Bar is raising a difficult question for the community: What happens when a sexual assault victim has ...

Public Safety

Suspicious Powder Found in Home of Special Needs Child Prompts Police Call

A Portsmouth mother called police after discovering a small bag of white powder inside her home — raising serious concerns ...

Public Safety

Packs of Aggressive Dogs Reported Across Portsmouth

Multiple calls about aggressive dogs roaming Portsmouth neighborhoods in a matter of minutes highlight the growing public safety concern surrounding loose animals ...

Public Safety

Grand Jury Indicts Portsmouth Man on String of Serious Charges After Police Chase

A Portsmouth man already facing a long list of charges now faces even more after the Scioto County Grand Jury handed down ...

Public Safety

Police Roundup: Warrants, Disorderly Conduct and Suspicious Activity Keep Officers Busy

The Portsmouth Police Department had officers responding to a series of calls ranging from suspicious activity to disorderly conduct across the ...

Ohio

Ohio’s SNAP “Pop Ban”: Good for Public Health… or Government Babysitting?

Ohio has officially decided it’s time to put the brakes on buying pop with food stamps. Beginning October 1, 2026, Ohio residents using SNAP ...

Public Safety

14 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

by Staff Report