“Looking for Mary?” Caller on Edge After Strange Visitors
Just before 3 p.m., Portsmouth Police were dispatched to Bloom Street after a caller reported feeling threatened by people outside his home. ...
Read moreDetailsJust before 3 p.m., Portsmouth Police were dispatched to Bloom Street after a caller reported feeling threatened by people outside his home. ...
Read moreDetailsA quiet early morning on Gallia Street was shattered around 4:45 a.m. when a resident called 911 to report two ...
Read moreDetailsPortsmouth Police were called to the Young Street Viaduct — a well-known encampment site for the city’s homeless population — ...
Read moreDetailsTwo drivers, two fake tags, and two very different endings. On Monday afternoon, Portsmouth Police cracked down on bogus vehicle registrations — ...
Read moreDetailsA noise complaint turned into a parenting reality check after police discovered children home alone at an apartment—and it raised a question many ...
Read moreDetailsA hit-and-skip crash that shut down a roadway ended hours later with a surprise twist: the suspected driver walked into the police station ...
Read moreDetailsA late-night traffic stop tied to a felony theft investigation ended without an arrest—but with a clear warning from police ...
Read moreDetailsTwo recent calls involving missing persons and local shelters have left families frustrated and confused, asking the same question: Why won’t these places ...
Read moreDetailsA frantic call about a stolen Camaro led to a quick recovery—but no criminal charges—after what appears to have been ...
Read moreDetailsA brief but tense foot chase ended safely after a 13-year-old girl ran from a CPS transport near a local group ...
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