Wanted Woman Runs From Police, Gets Caught 10 Minutes Later
A woman wanted on an open theft warrant took off running when Portsmouth police spotted her on 17th Street, but ...
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Tuesday, July 21
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Stolen Walker Recovered After Police Track It Across Portsmouth
A man’s report that someone stole his walker from Kroger sent Portsmouth police across several locations before officers recovered the ...
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Portsmouth Chaos Keeps PPD Busy
Portsmouth police dealt with another string of calls involving people in crisis, suspected drug use, public intoxication, and harassment at ...
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Mom Arrested After Reporting Stolen E-Bike; CPS Called In
A Taco Bell employee who called Portsmouth police to report her electric bicycle stolen ended up being arrested on an ...
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Where’s the Dog Warden? More Calls Highlight Ongoing Animal Control Challenges
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Even with a new dog warden on the job, Scioto County continues to see a steady ...
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Homeless Van Camp Raises Concerns at Gallia Street Salon
Another Gallia Street business called Portsmouth police after employees said a man living out of a minivan in their parking ...
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“Where’s the Dog Warden?” New Dog Attacks Highlight Ongoing Response Challenges
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just weeks after the county hired a new dog warden and pledged to improve operations following ...
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3 A.M. Fire Call at Homeless Camp Ends in Drug Arrest
A report of a fire and suspected drug use at a homeless camp behind Aldi brought Portsmouth police to Gallia ...
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SUV Crash Leads to OVI Arrest
A crash involving an SUV and a truck ended with one driver arrested on an OVI charge and both vehicles ...
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Dog Left at Feed Store Sparks Ownership Dispute
A disagreement over who owns a dog could be headed to court after a man told Portsmouth police that an ...
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