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  • Public Safety
    Dad admits hitting kid

    Dad Admits Striking 5-Year-Old During Messy Divorce Dispute

    wanted woman runs

    Wanted Woman Runs, Ends Up Back in Jail

    Wheelersburg burglary

    Burglars Hit Wheelersburg Home Twice in Two Days

    osp chase through portsmouth

    OSP Chase Sends Driver Circling Through Portsmouth Alleys

    video predator attacks date

    Video Predator Attacks Date

    underage drinking

    Underage Drinking & BB Gun Threats

    Police called to homeless shelter

    Police Called to Homeless Shelter

    3 out of towners

    3 Out-of-Towners Indicted For Drug Trafficking

    ax thief caught

    Ax Thief Leaves the Evidence at His Bus

    Son chases cruiser after mom arrested

    Son Chases Cruiser to Jail After Mom Arrested

    More homeless trouble in tracy park

    More Tracy Park Troubles

    church threat suspect

    Church Threat Suspect Held at Gunpoint After Phone Ping Mix-Up

    delivery driver

    Delivery Driver Bitten by Dog on Package Run

    woman arrested for theft

    Woman Arrested For Stealing Battery

    Ax Thief caught

    Former Cellmate Breaks into Jailed Man’s House

    Justin Pizzulli

    CPS Budget Crisis: Justin Pizzulli Asks DeWine for $3.69M

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

    Busted! 09/03/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

    5 month old hit in head

    5-Month-Old Struck in Head, CPS Called

    Homeless woman

    Homeless Woman Wanders Streets, Calls for Help Again and Again

    knife search

    Knife Attack Call Sparks Search for Woman and Child

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    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

    Homeless campers scare workers

    Homeless Camp Behind Gallia Street Business Drives Away Workers

    Portsmouth Paving Levy

    Portsmouth Council Begins Process to Renew Street Resurfacing Levy

    City Council Agenda

    Portsmouth City Council to Consider Alley Vacation, Wage Updates, and New Economic Development Corporation Monday

    commissioner condemn anti-semitic language

    Commissioners Condemn Anti-Semitic Language Amid Ongoing Dog Shelter Controversy

    Scioto County Land Bank

    Why Is the Scioto Land Bank Under So Much Scrutiny Right Now? 

    workplace slur

    IF “SHE’S NOT JEWISH” IS THE DEFENSE, THE WORKPLACE PROBLEM IS WORSE THAN THE SLUR

    Portsmouth riverfront project

    Riverfront Project Underway as Portsmouth Tackles Repairs, Upgrades and Thousands of Calls

    smith and mault win

    Mault & Smith Survive Turbulent Primary

  • Feel Good
    Hallmark Chritmas finals

    Portsmouth Makes Hallmark Christmas Finals

    Maverick

    Maverick’s Smile Outshines Every Hard Day

    A bright guest bedroom with white bedding, yellow pillows, flowers in a vase, a lamp, and a cheerful hello sign on a cabinet.

    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

    A person in a striped shirt shown from behind carrying a large backpack while walking along a paved street outdoors.

    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 

    A silver thermal pouch sits alone on a white and gray background. The top of the bag is cut open.

    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

    A sleek blue sedan parked on concrete. Behind the vehicle is a view of the sky with a setting sun over a body of water.

    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

    A man sitting in a vehicle is handing over an ID card to a female police officer standing by his window.

    Tips for Staying Calm During Police Encounters

  • Obituaries
    John Frederick Hammond

    John Frederick Hammond, 96 of South Shore

    Ikey Ray Cornell

    Ikey Ray Cornell, 48 of South Webster

    John Scott McGraw

    John Scott McGraw, 61 of Newtonsville

    Amy Denise Colegrove

    Amy Denise Colegrove, 50 of Wheelersburg

    Brenda Kay Evans

    Brenda Kay Evans, 75, of Wheelersburg

    Janice “Dianne” Mader, 82

    Janice Mader, 82 of Portsmouth

    Doris Ann McKenzie

    Doris Ann McKenzie, 65 of Portsmouth

     Valerie Susan Murphy

     Valerie Susan Murphy, 70 of Portsmouth

    Theodore Logan

    Theodore Logan, 77 of Greenup

    Linda Sue Crabtree

    Linda Sue Crabtree, 74 of Sciotoville

    Evelyn Elaine Perry

    Evelyn Elaine Perry, 63 of Portsmouth

    Roger Webb, 79 of McDermott

    Emma Breen

    Emma Breen, 68, of Ashland

    Kimberly Jean Ellis

    Kimberly Jean Ellis, 58 of Portsmouth

    Rusty Lee Rachford

    Rusty Lee Rachford, 82 of Otway

    Berneda Fay Wolfe

      Berneda Fay Wolfe, 88 of Wheelersburg

    Timothy Ray Carter

    Timothy Ray Carter, 74 of Portsmouth

    Charlyn’Jade Dawson

    Charlyn’Jade Dawson, of Greenup

    Albert Donald Cregger

    Albert Donald Cregger, 98 of Lucasville

    Joseph Earl Maynard

    Joseph Earl Maynard, 40 of West Portsmouth

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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.

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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.

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. 

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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 

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

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