Lucasville Man Accused of Child Rape Abruptly Takes Plea Deal Ahead of Trial
The long-delayed child rape case against 81-year-old Ezra Wright of Lucasville has taken a dramatic turn: just days before his ...
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Shots Fired on Walnut Street: Bullets Rip Through Front Door While Family Inside
A quiet night on Walnut Street turned into chaos when bullets blasted through the front door of a Portsmouth home, narrowly missing the...
Motel Meltdown on Scioto Trail: Family Feud Ends in Jail Time
What started as a family fight in the parking lot of the Four Keys Inn ended with one woman in handcuffs and heading...
“Street Code” Silence Shattered: Woman Says Husband Choked, Beat, and Ran Her Over — Then Lied to Protect Him
What started as a panicked plea for help in Proctorville turned into a disturbing story of violence, fear, and misplaced loyalty — where a...
Arrest at Portsmouth Elementary: Man Charged with Child Endangerment and DUI
A routine school day at Portsmouth Elementary took a sharp turn when police were called to the campus for an “officer wanted” report —...
West Portsmouth Warrant Woes: Woman with Long Rap Sheet Busted Again
West Portsmouth deputies took 36-year-old Ashley Bricker into custody just before 6:30 p.m. Monday on an open warrant for Operating...
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Guns, Cash & Corruption: Masked Robbers Hit “Three Aces” as Casino Crackdown Unfolds
A late-night armed robbery at a Portsmouth gambling parlor has drawn renewed attention to the growing problem of illegal casinos operating across southern Ohio — several of which are now under investigation by state and local authorities. 🚨 Masked Gunmen Hit “Three Aces” Just before 11...
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Child in Crisis: 13-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Violent Outburst in West Portsmouth
A frightening scene unfolded in West Portsmouth after a care coordinator from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital called 911 to report a 13-year-old boy violently attacking his...
“Accidental” 911 Call Leads to Arrest After Man Found Hiding in Closet
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... What started as a simple 911 hang-up turned into a surprise arrest...
Full House: Commissioner Will Mault Takes His Seat at the Table
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... For the first time in seven months, the Scioto County Board of Commissioners is...
Two Calls, One Corner: Arrest and Mental Health Scare at 17th Street Carryout
The Oasis Convenient Mart on 17th Street turned into a hotspot for police calls Thursday morning — first for a wanted man, then...
Car Trouble: Thieves Hit Multiple Vehicles Across Portsmouth
It was a busy day for Portsmouth Police as officers spent the day chasing down a string of vehicle thefts and break-ins reported...
Busted! 11/13/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 142 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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Tragedy in Wayne Hills: Man Dies After Reported Accidental Shooting
A quiet afternoon in Wayne Hills turned tragic when a man died from an apparent accidental gunshot wound inside a local apartment. 🚨 “He Shot Himself by Accident” Just before 3 p.m., a frantic 911 call came in from a man who said his daughter’s boyfriend had accidentally...
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What’s Next for Scioto County Commissioners? Two Interim Members, One Uncertain Future
After months of scandal, resignations, and vacancies, Scioto County finally has three commissioners again — but for how long remains an open...
Busted! 11/12/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 144 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Back to Three: Will Mault Chosen as Interim Scioto County Commissioner
For the first time in months, the Scioto County Board of Commissioners will finally have three people at the table. ...
Lucasville Man Accused of Child Rape Finally Set for Trial After Year of Delays
After more than a year of delays and court wrangling, 81-year-old Ezra Wright of Lucasville is finally set to face a...
Fake Ben Franklin, Real Meth: Officer Spots Counterfeit “Bill” That Wasn’t What It Seemed
What looked like a stray $100 bill on the floor of a convenience store turned out to be the most...
Portsmouth Police Search for Missing Homeless Man
Portsmouth Police put out a call for help asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing homeless...
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