Tag: Scioto County

If you’ve ever walked into Walmart for bread and milk and left with a pallet of deer corn and a ...

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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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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Two-for-One Arrest in West Portsmouth