Tag: Scioto County

October 4, 2025

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

Public Safety

Another Arrest Tied to Southern Ohio’s Ongoing Human Trafficking Crackdown

Southern Ohio law enforcement continues to tighten its focus on prostitution and human trafficking operations, with investigators reporting yet another ...

Public Safety

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 ...

Public Safety

Man on Dating App Does the Right Thing — Calls Deputies After Suspecting Teen Contact

A Scioto County man made the smart and safe choice when he believed a juvenile contacted him on a dating ...

Public Safety

12 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

by Staff Report

Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 12 Public Indictments. An Indictment ...

Public Safety

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

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

Public Safety

Two-for-One Arrest in West Portsmouth

What started as an assault call in West Portsmouth turned into a two-for-one arrest for Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies. Deputies ...

Public Safety

Lucasville Pair Indicted on Child Sex-Related Charges

A Scioto County Grand Jury has indicted two people from Lucasville on a disturbing set of charges tied to incidents ...

Politics

Democrats Blast Bryan Davis: “Quit Collecting a Paycheck You’re Not Earning”