Tag: Portsmouth

BREAKING NEWS: Otway Man Arrested on Ten Rape Charges Involving Teen An Otway man is behind bars after investigators say ...

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Troubled Homeless Woman Arrested—At Least She’s Safe From the Cold Tonight

In the middle of frigid winter weather, officers were called once again to deal with a familiar problem—this time at a Washington ...

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Overdose at Kroger Caps Chaotic Night of Calls Along Gay Street

A possible overdose inside Kroger ended a long, strange evening for officers, but it was far from the first unusual call police handled ...

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Road Rage Turns Spicy at McDonald’s: Driver Says He Was Maced in Traffic on Gallia

What started as a tense traffic encounter ended with pepper spray inside a moving vehicle and a police investigation near McDonald’s. Just before 6 ...

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Man Charged With Aggravated Murder —Details Still Scarce

A man who has spent years drifting between Scioto County and Illinois is now sitting in jail facing the most serious charge ...

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67-Year-Old Minford Man Arrested on Seven Counts of Rape Involving 6-Year-Old Child

A 67-year-old Minford man has been arrested and charged with multiple first-degree felony counts of rape following an investigation by ...

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Cold, Gas, Go: Driver Pulls Away With Pump Still Attached at Gallia Street Marathon

As bitter winter temperatures settled over the area, Portsmouth police were called to the Marathon on Gallia Street after a driver pulled ...

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Snow-Covered Sidewalks Push Man With Walker Into Street—Officers Step In to Help

Snow and ice aren’t just an inconvenience—they can become a real hazard for people who rely on walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids. ...

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Good Deed, Bad Outcome: Man Lets Stranger In for a Drink—Wallet Stolen