Tag: Portsmouth Police Daily Briefing

From overdoses to suspected drug use in public spaces, Portsmouth police and medics spent the day chasing calls that highlight ...

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Hot iPhone Drama: SOMC Theft Leads Cops Straight to Summit Street Bust

A trip to Southern Ohio Medical Center turned into a wild phone hunt after a woman reported her stolen cell ...

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Wanted Men Nabbed in Wayne Hills: Warrants Catch Up With Harr and Hummel

Portsmouth Police say two fugitives didn’t make it far after being spotted in the Wayne Hills public housing complex. Just ...

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Kids Caught Walking on US 23: Deputies Step In Before Tragedy

Two children were spotted in one of the most dangerous places they could be — walking along busy U.S. 23 ...

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Late-Night Disturbance at Woodbine Apartments Raises Concerns for Kids in the Home

Trouble is no stranger to the Woodbine Apartments on Kendall Avenue. Just before 1:30 a.m., Portsmouth Police were called to ...

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Family Dollar Employee Foils Shoplifters

The prices at Family Dollar on 11th Street weren’t low enough for two would-be thieves who decided to help themselves, ...

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Pit Bull Bites Baby’s Face & Other Cases Highlights Strain on Animal Control

Portsmouth Police and animal control officers rushed to Wilson Avenue at 5 p.m. after reports that a 1yearold child had ...

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Mound Park Complaints Pile Up: Fights, Threats, and False Alarms

Mound Park, one of Portsmouth’s oldest and best-known public parks, saw its share of police calls this week. The historic ...

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Two Wanted Men Nabbed at Portsmouth Homeless Shelter in Back-to-Back Weeks

October 2, 2025

For the second week in a row, Portsmouth Police say a wanted man was taken into custody after showing up ...

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Man Reported Hiding in Bushes, Peeking in Windows at Portsmouth Apartments