Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore
Listen to the article. Portsmouth, like too many small towns across this country, is at a breaking point. The streets ...
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Armed and Intoxicated on St. Rt. 335
Just after 5 am, a woman called 911 to say her intoxicated husband was arguing with her. She said he...
Strange Behavior on the Streets
Portsmouth Police dealt with multiple reports of strange behavior on city streets. Around 4:45 am, witnesses reported a man wearing...
Woman Reports Assault on17th Street – Then it Gets Complicated
Just after 8 pm, a woman called 911 to report that another woman and the woman’s boyfriend beat her up....
Dad Nearly Dies From Overdose After Tragic Relapse
A dad who'd been sober for more than a year nearly lost his life after relapsing. Officers and EMS were...
Rumble at the Royal Inn
Officers dealt with some relationship drama at the Royal Inn, which is a well-known trouble magnet. This time, witnesses said...
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Mysterious Shots Ring Out in Wheelersburg—But Where’s the Shooter?
A wave of panic swept through Wheelersburg as multiple residents flooded 911 with chilling reports of gunfire echoing through the streets. But when deputies arrived, the shooter—or shooters—had vanished without a trace! It all started just before 9 p.m. when...
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Disturbance at DESCO and other Suspicious Characters
Portsmouth Police responded to multiple reports of suspicious activity around town. There seem to be as many people sleeping in...
MYSTERY MAN SPOTTED—Mom Fears Link to Ongoing Sex Assault Case!
A terrified mother called the Sheriff’s Office after spotting a suspicious man lurking near her home while her children played...
Guaranteed Loan Approval – No Credit Check Loans 2025
Check out our list of Guaranteed Loan Approval sites, We have reviewed each one and have ranked Low Credit Finance...
South Carolina Officer Charged with Indecent Exposure
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a now former police officer, Cornelius Jacques Barr, 43, with indecent...
Bovada Bonus Code for Super Bowl 59: Claim $3,750 Welcome Promo
In a clash of titans, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to battle for glory in Super...
Banks Indicted For Felonious Assault on Officer
The Scioto County Grand Jury returned two felonious assault counts against a 32-year-old man Sciotoville man they say assaulted a...
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MYSTERY MAN SPOTTED—Mom Fears Link to Ongoing Sex Assault Case!
A terrified mother called the Sheriff’s Office after spotting a suspicious man lurking near her home while her children played in the basement. The unsettling encounter happened around 8 p.m. on County Road 119 when the woman, who had been cooking...
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Squatter Sets Up Housekeeping – Goes Directly to Jail
Officers continue to combat the issue of squatters setting up housekeeping in empty houses. Around 3 pm, a woman called...
Man Waving AR-15 Reported on Gallia Street
Worried Gallia Street witnesses reported a frightening sight just before 12:30 am. The caller said two men on bicycles were...
Mom ODs, Son Calls For Help
Our area continues to struggle with a drug crisis. At 6:30 pm, a caller told the 911 operator his mother...
“Deadly” Walmart Broccoli Florets Recalled
If you bought broccoli florets from Walmart, you’re going to want to take a look at the packaging. The FDA...
Breaking the Stigma Around Cannabis and Mental Health
Learn how shifting perceptions and education can break the stigma around cannabis and mental health, exploring its potential to support...
Child in Crisis Waits For Ambulance
The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatcher swung into action to get help for a child having a mental health...
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