SCANDAL AND SHENANIGANS: THIRSTY BANDITS, STICK FIGHTS, AND MYSTERY RIDES!
Portsmouth was a hotbed of bizarre behavior yesterday, featuring a beverage bandit, a back-alley brawl, and a suspicious set of ...
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Man Acquitted of Murder Last Week Now Charged With Vehicular Homicide
A man who was acquitted of murder just last week is once again facing homicide charges—this time for a deadly...
No Food, No Water – Just Who is Looking After This Dog?
A suspicious neighbor reported multiple issues at a property on Essman Sugar Camp Road. The witness said two people had...
Man Convicted in Fatal Crash Busted for Parole Violation
A man sentenced to prison for a fatal crash that killed two women and an unborn child in Pike County...
Discipline or Abuse? Deputies Investigate Smack on Hand
There can be a fine line between discipline and abuse, and officers were called in to investigate a report that...
Woman Tracks Down Stolen Vehicle on Boundary Street
An eagle-eyed crime victim managed to track down her stolen car on Boundary Street just before 2 pm. She called...
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Not Guilty – Moore Acquitted in Murder of Girlfriend’s Dad-BUT THEN……
A Scioto County Common Pleas Court Jury returned a “not” guilty verdict in the aggravated murder trial of John Moore, who was charged in the fatal shooting of his former girlfriend’s father. Jurors also had the option to find him...
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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...
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...
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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EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT
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 tell the story—tents tucked away in alleyways, figures curled up under bridges, and law enforcement officers caught between their sworn...
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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...
“I FIND MY OWN DRUGS!” Dope-Seeking Man Creeps Out Tracy Park Visitors
A peaceful afternoon at Tracy Park took a bizarre turn when a man in black started pestering strangers—not for spare...
Man Accused of Abduction Slapped with New Charges—Then Skips Court!
He was already in hot water, but now Carson Craft is drowning in legal trouble! The 45-year-old Sciotoville man, who...
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