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    Police Search for Missing Disabled Man

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    Pregnant Woman Attacked by Teen Stepdaughters

    Dad livestreams hotel meltdown

    Dad Livestreams Hotel Meltdown — Son Begs Police Not to Take Him to Jail

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    Deputies Rescue Armed Woman in Crisis

    Elder abuse concerns

    Bruising Sparks Elder Abuse Concern

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

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    Twisted tea on the school bus

    Student Drinks Twisted Tea on School Bus — Blows .176 at School

    pee wee football gun threat

    Gun Threat Report Brings Police to Pee Wee Football Game

    Coroner Investigtes West Side Death

    Coroner Investigating Death of 31-Year-Old Man on West Side

    missing purse found in weeds

    Purse Disappears From Back of Car

    Student threatens to burn down school

    Student Threatens to Burn Down School — With Principal Inside

    miniature horses rampaging in neighborhood

    Miniature Horses Rampage Through Neighborhood

    More Trouble on Swauger Valley Road

    Neighbor Arrested Again After Swauger Valley Road Trespass Complaint

    Jail assault suspect

    Jail Attack Suspect Already Faced Prison Assault Charges

    caregiver can't take any more after attack

    Caregiver Says She Can’t Take Any More After Violent Attack

    friends save overdosing teen

    Friends’ Calls Help Save Overdosing Teen

    police to woman - stop calling

    PPD to 16th Street Woman “STOP CALLING!”

    repeat offender flees on bike

    Repeat Offender Flees Police on Bicycle

    Oasis trespass lands trafficker back in jail

    Oasis Trespass Call Lands Convicted Drug Trafficker Back in Jail

    hatchet scare on mound street

    Hatchet Scare Erupts During Family Argument on Mound Street

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  • Politics
    50K for Mound Park. But What about Walnut Street

    Another $50K for Mound Park — But What About Fixing Walnut Street?

    Portsmouth Pay Changes

    Portsmouth Council to Consider Pay Changes — Here’s What City Jobs Pay

    Powell says davis used Cathy coleman

    Powell: Davis Used Cathy Coleman As a Means to an End

    powell says corruption cost county

    Powell: Davis Corruption Scandal Cost Scioto County Jobs, Opportunities and Public Trust

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    Bryan Davis Gets Prison Time — Will Horton Walk Free?

    Bryan Davis

    Bryan Davis Seeks Probation in Public Corruption Case

    park fees

    Portsmouth May Raise Campground and Park Rental Fees

    Portsmouth grant money

    Portsmouth Has So Much Grant Money It May Need a New Position

    old irs building could get 400K

    Old IRS Building Could Get $400K Cleanup Boost

    banned for life from walmart

    Banned for Life After Back-to-Back Walmart Theft Attempts

    rehab center rent jlumps

    Rehab Center Rent Jumps From $1 to $60K

    when will davis be sentenced

    When Will Bryan Davis Be Sentenced?

    Mound park playground

    Portsmouth Asked to Add $100,000 to $650,000 Mound Park Playground Project

    When will Davis Pay his Salary back?

    Bryan Davis Resigns — Now the County Wants Its Money Back

    Today the lying ends

    “Today the Lying Ends”: Commissioner Scottie Powell Reacts to Bryan Davis’ Guilty Plea

    Davis Pleads guilty

    Davis Pleads Guilty to 3 Felony Charges in Corruption Case

    Davis due in court Monday

    Monday Hearing Set in Bryan Davis Corruption Case as Trial Draws Closer

    Woman found dead

    Worried Neighbor Makes Tragic Discovery

    grease crackdown

    Portsmouth Looks to Crack Down on Grease Dumped Into Sewers

    County Budget cuts

    Commissioners Warn County Offices: Cuts Are Coming

  • Feel Good
    Teen Wins Hot Dog Contest

    Teen’s Hot Dog Contest Win Is Part of a Miracle Comeback

    Hallmark Chritmas finals

    Portsmouth Makes Hallmark Christmas Finals

    Maverick

    Maverick’s Smile Outshines Every Hard Day

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    How To Prep Your Home for Hosting Overnight Guests

    Scioto Hounds Helps Out

    Scioto Hounds Gets Green Light to Help Improve Dog Shelter

    Scioto Hounds Delivers Hope

    Scioto Hounds Delivers Food, Vaccines, and Hope for Scioto County Dogs

    Splash Pad and New Dog Park to Honor Cathy and Doug Coleman

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    How To Personalize Your Backpack for Comfort and Style

    Stadium Plan revealed

    $10 Million Spartan Stadium Plans Revealed

    PPD to the rescue

    Woman With Walker Tries To Hike to McDermott – PPD to the Rescue

    Hippies

    Dear Dirty Hippies, ‘Sorry About That’

    Jenna Jenkins Eagle Scout

    History Made: Jenna Jenkins Becomes Scioto County’s First Female Eagle Scout

    A smiling woman is holding a wrapped present in her hands as someone gives it to her.

    Personal Gift Ideas That Will Hold Special Meaning

    Steve Hayes

    Scioto County Declares December 11 “Steve Hayes Day,” Honoring a Radio Legend After Nearly Six Decades on the Air 

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    How To Choose the Right Closure for Thermal Pouches

    sending flowers to Japan

    Flower Delivery: Share Scioto’s Heart with Japan

    Honoring Scioto County’s First Town — and Its First People: New Heritage Trail Sign Dedicated at Earl Thomas Conley Park 

    A man approaching the bowling lane with a red bowling ball as his three friends in the background cheer him on.

    How Bowling Can Improve Your Mental Health

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    How To Make Your Daily Driver Feel Like a Sports Car

    A person's hand is holding a miniature wooden house with a green roof and a budding plant on top against a green background.

    How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

  • Obituaries
    Vicky K. Adkins

    Vicky K. Adkins, 77 of Wheelersburg

    Janet Faye Dyer Robinson

    Janet Faye Dyer Robinson, 67 of South Webster

    Robert Alan Martin

    Robert Alan Martin, 71 of Wheelersburg

    Jacqueline Sue Oliver

    Jacqueline Sue Oliver, 75 of Minford

    Carla Sue Carter

    Carla Sue Carter, 70, of New Boston

    Bernice Stamper

    Bernice Stamper, 78 of Stout

    Crystal Diana Hart

    Crystal Diana Hart, 49 of Piketon

     Opal Belle Carrington

     Opal Belle Carrington, 100 of Portsmouth

    Chet Apel, 85 of Sciotodale

    Barbara Kay Lindamood

    Barbara Kay Lindamood, 72 of Portsmouth

    Sarah Kathryn Simmering Fenton

    Sarah Kathryn Fenton, 86 of South Webster

    Ryan Michael Hale

    Ryan Michael Hale, 31 of West Portsmouth

    Ruth Ann Shuff

    Ruth Ann Shuff, 86 of Minford

    Marvin Kale Henderson

    Marvin Kale Henderson, 74 of Piketon

    Harold Conklin

    Harold Conklin, 88 of Minford

    Gregory Weghorst

    Gregory Weghorst, 59 of West Portsmouth

    Joan Prater Hall

    Joan Prater Hall, 86 of Wheelersburg

    Dr. John Charles Gilbert

    Dr. John Charles Gilbert, 73 of Portsmouth

    Bonnie Lou Brown Grice Clark

    Bonnie Lou Brown Grice Clark, 91of Wheelersburg

    Carolyn Coriell Campbell, 84 of Wheelersburg

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Woman Tries to Kick Out Her COVID-Positive Relatives

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
5 years ago
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Woman Tries to Kick Out Her COVID-Positive Relatives
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Woman Tries to Kick Out Her COVID-Positive Relatives

Police came to the aid of a confused dementia sufferer and a woman tries to kick out her COVID-positive relatives. We break down the highlights of the Portsmouth Police Chief’s Daily Briefing.

Bad Boyfriend Steals Catalytic Converter

A resident of the Woodbine Apartments contacted police at 10:23 am to report that her boyfriend attempted to cut the catalytic converter off her vehicle.

However, police discovered the vehicle was registered to both parties. Officer advised them to put the plates on the vehicle ASAP or it would be towed. 

Domestic Violence

A Mabert Avenue man contacted officers at 10:32 am to report that his wife assaulted him when he inquired about the whereabouts of his children. He now had the children with him. Police took information for a report.

A mother-in-law contacted police at 1 am to report her son-in-law assaulted her daughter and then just went out a window. He was now passed out on the ground behind the apartment. Police took the man into custody. 

Man Claims Woman is Holding Him Hostage

Greenup County 911 relayed a call to PPD regarding a man who claimed he was being held hostage by a woman at a Thomas Avenue Apartment.

Officers walked the perimeter of a building but did not spot anything suspicious.

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Take Your COVID and Leave

A woman contacted officers just before 1 pm and asked for help in getting her nephew and girlfriend to leave because they both have COVID and she doesn’t want to get sick.

Police advised the woman that she could not force them to leave since they are residents at the home. She also cannot force them to get a medical test. They advised her of the eviction process.

Camping Out at Woodbine Apartments

At 2:26 pm, a caller reported that several people put up a tent in a wooded area by the rental office. 

Police spoke with the homeless couple who said they had nowhere to go. Officers advised them to leave the area.

Police Assist Confused Dementia Sufferer

Officers received a call at 2:44 pm to report that a confused older man had attempted to get in someone’s car at the Post Office before wandering away down the street.

Officers located the man and contacted his son, who came to pick him up. 

Under The Influence

A man contacted EMA at 11 pm to report he had alcohol poisoning. Officer responded to the 16th Street Apartments and the man was transported to SOMC.

Grand Theft Auto

Just after 7 am, police responded to Front Street for a report of a truck stolen from a construction area. Police took information for a report. 

Worried Mom

A worried mom reported her son missing at 10:13 am. She said he is a homeless drug addict and she has not heard from him in some time.

Police took a missing adult report. 

Tires Slashed on 16th Street

A 16th Street caller reported that someone slashed her tires just before 10 pm. However, police, said that the tires appeared to be badly damaged with dry rot.

Sex Crime Reported

A caller contacted police from SOMC to report a sex crime that allegedly occurred several months ago.

Vehicle Break-In

Officers responded to a report of a  vehicle break-in at Frank & Steins Lounge. The victim reported a missing computer 

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Police patrolled the area to look for suspects but didn’t locate anyone.

Family Won’t Let COVID-Positive Patient Come Home

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