65 TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT: Door-Pounding Disturbance Explodes Into Major Meth Bust
What started as a late-night disturbance call ended with deputies pulling a staggering amount of meth off Scioto County streets—and putting a ...
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Condoms, Saws, and a 2 A.M. Scare: A Very Busy Weekend for Police
From a gas station complaint involving condoms to late-night power tools and a tense bar call, officers had a weekend...
She Witnessed the Unthinkable — Here’s What to Do If You Ever See a Suicide
A local woman experienced a moment no one is ever prepared for — witnessing someone take their own life. The...
Protection Orders Ignored Again: Man Arrested After Drug-Fueled Disturbance in Wheelersburg
A Wheelersburg disturbance ended with another arrest for a man with a long history of violating protection orders, underscoring how often...
Woman Hurt While Confronting Late-Night Intruder at Home
A quiet night turned violent when a resident woke to unexpected movement outside her home and decided to confront it herself. The...
“A Teacher Might Have Slammed a Kid”: 911 Call Reveals Chaos at Ohio Daycare
“I think a teacher might have slammed a kid down, and the mom is super-furious, trying to fight her.” That...
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Repeat Offender’s Decision to Run Ends in Deadly Waverly Crash
Just seven months after her last arrest for fleeing police and other serious offenses, authorities say the reckless behavior Davina Arthur ended Friday night in tragedy—killing an innocent local man and costing Arthur her own life. According to the Ohio State...
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Barefoot on Christmas Eve: Good Samaritans Protect Autistic Child Until Help Arrives
A frightening situation on Christmas Eve ended safely thanks to the quick action and compassion of Good Samaritans who refused...
Disturbing Statement at Church Event Sparks School Safety Investigation
What started as a conversation between kids at a church gathering quickly escalated into a situation involving threats of violence...
“He Keeps Following Me”: Two Calls, Same Fear—Do Protection Orders Really Keep You Safe?
Two separate calls to Portsmouth police in a matter of minutes raised a troubling question many people quietly ask: when someone...
Christmas Eve Miracle: Quick-Thinking First Responders Rescue Trapped Worker in Jackson County
Listen to the Article What could have ended in tragedy instead became a Christmas Eve success story in Jackson, thanks to...
Busted! 12/27/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 156 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Repeat Offender’s Decision to Run Ends in Deadly Waverly Crash
Just seven months after her last arrest for fleeing police and other serious offenses, authorities say the reckless behavior Davina...
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Body Found Inside Farley Court Apartment
A routine day on Farley Court took a tragic turn when police were called to an apartment after a woman discovered her cousin deceased inside the residence. Officers responded to the Farley Court apartment following the report. When they arrived,...
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Family Reports: Intruder Demands Nudes
A Franklin Furnace family contacted police after reporting a disturbing series of alleged break-ins involving sexual demands and unwanted touching—but ultimately...
Christmas Weed Meltdown, Cemetery Machete, and a Stolen Rock: Portsmouth’s Strangest Christmas Eve Calls
While many Portsmouth families were settling in for Christmas Eve traditions, police were dealing with a trio of calls that...
Pedestrian Killed on State Route 124
A Pike County resident was killed late Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle while crossing State Route 124, a...
Busted! 12/26/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Ohio’s Online Casino Push Stalls As Lawmakers Hit Pause
Ohio’s latest effort to legalize full online casinos and expand digital lottery products has slowed to a halt. Lawmakers say...
Infant Attacked During Violent Outburst, Deputies Race to Stop Escalating Crisis
The most urgent call wasn’t about property damage or a disturbance — it was about a baby being hurt. By...
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