“I’m Fine” Isn’t Always Fine: What Happens When Someone Refuses Help for Mental Health Crisis
Police responded to a concerning call at the Hisle Park Apartment Complex after a woman reportedly threatened to kill people, ...
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Squad Calls, Suspicious Cars & Sirens in the Night: A Busy Day for Scioto County First Responders
It was another jam-packed day for first responders in Scioto County, with 63 calls logged in just 24 hours. From ...
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Man Banned From Local Schools, Churches, and Kids’ Spots Keeps Coming Back
We’ve been telling you about a string of disturbing trespassing incidents at St. Mary’s and Holy Redeemer churches—and now, thanks ...
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Worker Assaulted at Group Home: Incident Highlights Safety Risks and Foster Care Gaps
A group home employee on Williams Street in Portsmouth called 911 to report being assaulted by a juvenile resident, shedding ...
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“Please Help Julia”: Truck Owner Holds Suspected Thief at Gunpoint — But Homeless Woman’s Arrest Highlights Bigger Crisis
Just before dawn on a quiet Tuesday morning, a Portsmouth man woke up to find his pickup truck missing from ...
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🚨 “Leave or Die!”: Family Feud Explodes Into Assault Rifle Standoff Over a Trailer
A routine visit to check on a trailer turned into a scene straight out of a Wild West showdown when ...
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Commissioner Davis Heads to D.C. to Speak Up for Scioto County
Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis made a trip to Washington, D.C. this week, and he had a lot on his ...
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Too Late to Stop the Hurt: Man Comes Forward a Decade After Learning of Child Sex Abuse
A man recently contacted Portsmouth Police with a heavy admission: ten years ago, he heard disturbing rumors that a man ...
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Passed Out in Park—With the Engine Running: Portsmouth Police Respond to Another Drugged Driver Behind the Wheel
Another night, another dangerous situation on local roads. Around 10:30 p.m., Portsmouth Police were called to the Wendy’s on the ...
Read moreDetails🚨 Mayhem, Medicals, and Mystery: 53 Calls Rock Scioto County in a Single Day 🚓🔥🚑
May 20, 2025: From medical emergencies and car crashes to suspicious characters and prowlers, it was a busy day for ...
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