Homeless Van Camp Raises Concerns at Gallia Street Salon
Another Gallia Street business called Portsmouth police after employees said a man living out of a minivan in their parking ...
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Foot Pursuit for Wanted Man Ends With Woman’s Arrest
A search for a man listed as armed and dangerous led Scioto County deputies through a Lucasville neighborhood and ended...
Toddler Found Wandering Near Road While Caregiver Slept
A passerby's quick action may have prevented tragedy after a toddler was found wandering near a roadway while the adult...
Mom Says Daughter Left Her Car on Blocks After Family Feud Over Tracking App
A family dispute over cellphone location sharing and a borrowed vehicle took an expensive turn when a woman woke up...
“Another 24 Hours, We Could Have Had Deaths”: New Details in Vinton County Child Neglect Case
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said investigators may have saved multiple lives when they discovered 16 children living in horrifying...
Busted! 07/01/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 178 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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“Where’s the Dog Warden?” New Dog Attacks Highlight Ongoing Response Challenges
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just weeks after the county hired a new dog warden and pledged to improve operations following months of controversy at the Scioto County Dog Shelter, residents are once again asking a familiar question: Where's the dog...
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Jail Chaos After Inmate Covers Camera
The strange saga of the man who was previously arrested after bathing in a mud puddle and later returned to...
Body Discovered in Lucasville Apartment
LUCASVILLE, OH — What began as a routine trip to pick up packages ended with the discovery of a deceased...
3 A.M. Fire Call at Homeless Camp Ends in Drug Arrest
A report of a fire and suspected drug use at a homeless camp behind Aldi brought Portsmouth police to Gallia...
Argument Ends With Frying Pan Assault, Woman Arrested
A domestic dispute escalated into violence when one woman allegedly struck her partner multiple times with a cooking pan, leaving...
Bear Spray, Bent Metal, and a Neighborhood Feud Boils Over in West Portsmouth
WEST PORTSMOUTH, OH — A neighborhood dispute escalated dramatically when a West Portsmouth man called 911 claiming a neighbor sprayed...
The Value of a Free Consultation After a Personal Injury Event
Personal injuries happen when you least expect them, and the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Long Island, New York, residents face...
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71-year-old Minford Man Arrested for Raping Child
A 71-year-old Minford man is behind bars, charged with multiple counts of rape of a child under the age of 13. Just after 1 am on July 1, a call came into Scioto County 911 reporting a child in physical...
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Dog Warden Charged With OVI
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just as Scioto County appeared to be turning the page on months of controversy surrounding its...
Would-Be Sheriff Returns: Mud Puddle Bather Arrested Again After White House Rant
Just two days after deputies found a man bathing in a mud puddle and campaigning for the sheriff's badge, they...
Parolee Apparently Left Stranded in Piketon After Prison Release
It looks like it may have happened again. A man recently released on parole from the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility...
Busted! 06/29/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 189 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Homeowner Says Contractor Made off with $1000
A woman says a contractor took off with a $1000 deposit, but that’s not the only theft call deputies investigated....
Box Cutter Call Ends With Warrant Arrest
A report of a woman carrying a box cutter and threatening people brought Scioto County deputies to Lucasville, but no...
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