Choked Behind the Wheel: Roadside Assault Ends With Late Arrest in Lucasville
A terrifying domestic violence call sent deputies racing across Lucasville after a woman reported her boyfriend tried to strangle her while ...
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Harassment Call at Clayton Court Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest
What began as a report of a man harassing a woman at Clayton Court quickly escalated into a serious drug...
Drunk, Desperate, and Crying “Gun!”: Quality Inn Call Turns Into Late-Night 911 Circus
A late-night call at the Quality Inn spiraled into a confusing, resource-draining ordeal after a man repeatedly dialed 911 claiming...
Lett Terrace Shooting Investigation
A report of gunfire sent deputies scrambling through a West Portsmouth apartment complex as officers searched for a suspected shooter...
Gun Call Turns Into Scissors, Dogs, and Double Arrest at Furnace Creek
What began as a frightening report of an aggressive woman with a gun quickly unraveled into a chaotic domestic dispute that ended...
Ohio’s Minimum Wage Is Going Up in 2026 — But Not Everyone Will See the Raise
Ohio’s minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2026, but despite the headlines, not every worker or every employer will...
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Child Left in Car, Reckless BOLO, and Christmas Day Chaos: Two Charged With Endangering Children
What began as a Christmas Day report of a child left alone in a vehicle quickly escalated into a reckless driving BOLO, a reported physical altercation heard over a 911 call, and a multi-agency response that ended with two people...
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When Silence Is Risky: First Responders Step In to Check on Mental Health Concerns
Portsmouth police officers spent part of their day responding to multiple calls involving fears of self-harm—situations where no crime had...
Windy Night, Busy Radios: Portsmouth Police Chase Alarms From Midnight to Morning
Portsmouth police spent a long, blustery night chasing alarms across the city—many of them likely triggered by strong winds, loose doors, and flying debris. ...
Child Left in Car, Reckless BOLO, and Christmas Day Chaos: Two Charged With Endangering Children
What began as a Christmas Day report of a child left alone in a vehicle quickly escalated into a reckless...
12-Year-Old Shows Up Crying at a Neighbor’s Door — What Would You Do Next?
A troubling call to 911 is raising difficult questions about responsibility, judgment, and where the line is between a family dispute and...
Busted! 12/30/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 162 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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...
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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 familiar offender back behind bars. The Scioto County 911 Communications Center received a call at 8:08 p.m. reporting a man beating on a door...
Read moreDetailsBusted! 12/29/25 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...
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...
Quality Inn Chaos: 911 Call Asking to Be Arrested
It was one of those nights—and mornings—at the Quality Inn on Old Scioto Trail, where chaos didn’t just knock… it checked in,...
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...
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