20-Year Review of Scioto County Crime
Over the past two decades, Scioto County has witnessed dramatic shifts in its crime landscape. From the county seat of ...
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How To Pick the Right Sewing Needle for Your Project
Get ready to tackle your next sewing project with confidence! This handy guide breaks down sewing needles, making it easy...
Busted! 05/27/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 195 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
High Tensions, Little Lives: Police Called to Help Calm Volatile CPS Visit
What started as a routine visit by Children’s Services quickly escalated into a tense situation on Boundary Street just before...
🚁 Clear the Landing Zone! Why Giving Space to Air Ambulances Can Save Lives 🚁
Police and emergency crews often race against the clock — and sometimes, that race involves airlifting patients by helicopter. But...
🚨 “He OD’d in the Driveway!”: Flea Market Trip Ends in Overdose and Domestic Meltdown
A day of bargain hunting at the flea market ended in chaos when a woman came home to find her...
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Scioto County Native, Marine Cpl. Nathaniel Curtis, Remembered for Service and Devotion
The Scioto County community is mourning the loss of U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Nathaniel E. Curtis, 21, a native of Lucasville, who died while stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Cpl. Curtis passed away following a traffic accident on Thursday. Curtis...
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Late Night Chaos at Wayne Hills: Domestic Arrest and Overdose Threat Just 30 Minutes Apart
Police were busy in the early morning hours at the Wayne Hills Public Housing Project, responding to back-to-back incidents that...
Shocking Find: Explicit Images Discovered on Local 12-Year-Old’s Phone
A disturbing discovery has parents and police issuing a serious wake-up call: a 12-year-old girl in Scioto County was found...
Back-to-Back Chaos: Man Claims He’s Being Chased, Another Reports Random Sidewalk Punch
A strange sequence of events kept Portsmouth police hopping with calls involving a possible drug-fueled panic and an unprovoked sidewalk...
“I’m Fine” Isn’t Always Fine: What Happens When Someone Refuses Help for Mental Health Crisis
Police responded to a concerning call at the Hisle Park Apartment Complex after a woman reportedly threatened to kill people,...
Scioto County Recorder Gary Jenkins Unveils New Office Website
The Scioto County Recorder’s Office is proud to announce the launch of its new website, sciotorecorder.com, marking a significant step...
Squad Calls, Suspicious Cars & Sirens in the Night: A Busy Day for Scioto County First Responders
It was another jam-packed day for first responders in Scioto County, with 63 calls logged in just 24 hours. From...
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Shocking Find: Explicit Images Discovered on Local 12-Year-Old’s Phone
A disturbing discovery has parents and police issuing a serious wake-up call: a 12-year-old girl in Scioto County was found to have sexually explicit content on her phone—sent by another juvenile male from out of state. The situation came to...
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🚨 “Leave or Die!”: Family Feud Explodes Into Assault Rifle Standoff Over a Trailer
A routine visit to check on a trailer turned into a scene straight out of a Wild West showdown when...
Commissioner Davis Heads to D.C. to Speak Up for Scioto County
Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis made a trip to Washington, D.C. this week, and he had a lot on his...
Too Late to Stop the Hurt: Man Comes Forward a Decade After Learning of Child Sex Abuse
A man recently contacted Portsmouth Police with a heavy admission: ten years ago, he heard disturbing rumors that a man...
Busted! 05/22/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 195 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Passed Out in Park—With the Engine Running: Portsmouth Police Respond to Another Drugged Driver Behind the Wheel
Another night, another dangerous situation on local roads. Around 10:30 p.m., Portsmouth Police were called to the Wendy’s on the...
Community Urged to Pray For Cathy Coleman as Family Faces Devastating Update
Just days after hopeful news about her recovery, Scioto County Commissioner Cathy Coleman has taken a heartbreaking turn for the...
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