Foster Child Faces Group Home Eviction Over Unpaid $76,020 Bill
A child with specialized needs was seven days away from being discharged from a group home unless Scioto County paid ...
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Lowe’s Shoplifter Hit Store Three Times in Three Days
It wasn't a one-time mistake. According to deputies, the same man allegedly walked into Lowe's on three consecutive days, filled...
Pot Plant Employee Accused of Pocketing the Product
Security staff at one of Ohio's licensed cannabis facilities say an employee didn't just clock out—he allegedly walked off the...
Cops to Nursing Home Patient: Don’t Murder Anyone
A hospital caseworker contacted Portsmouth police after a nursing home resident reportedly expressed thoughts about harming her former son-in-law. The...
Breathing new life into an outdated backyard oasis
Owning a property with an older water feature often feels like a double-edged sword. While the idea of jumping into...
Commissioners Warn County Offices: Cuts Are Coming
Scioto County commissioners issued a blunt warning to elected officeholders: The county does not have enough money to cover nearly...
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SCDN INVESTIGATION REVEALS ACTIVE CHILD TRAFFICKING RING OPERATING IN SCIOTO COUNTY
An intensive external investigation initiated by Scioto County Daily News (SCDN) has uncovered a deeply embedded and operationally sophisticated child trafficking ring currently active in Scioto County and the broader Ohio River Valley region. Known to participants as the “Poker...
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AutoZone Window Smashed in Latest Gallia Street Business Trouble
Another Gallia Street business called Portsmouth police after a front window was smashed during the overnight hours. At approximately 1:20...
Homeless Camp Behind Gallia Street Business Drives Away Workers
Another Gallia Street business called Portsmouth police after people camping behind the property began interfering with the company’s ability to...
Foster Child Faces Group Home Eviction Over Unpaid $76,020 Bill
A child with specialized needs was seven days away from being discharged from a group home unless Scioto County paid...
Wanted Woman Runs From Police, Gets Caught 10 Minutes Later
A woman wanted on an open theft warrant took off running when Portsmouth police spotted her on 17th Street, but...
Walmart Theft Suspect Caught Minutes Later With Crack
A man accused of walking out of Walmart with a stolen car radio didn't get far before deputies caught up...
Busted! 07/03/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 175 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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Drug Raid at 3rd Street Home Nets Cocaine and Cash
A late-afternoon drug raid at a 3rd Street home ended with a 71-year-old Portsmouth man behind bars and officers seizing suspected cocaine, cash, and evidence of drug trafficking. Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer and Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced...
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Mom Arrested After Reporting Stolen E-Bike; CPS Called In
A Taco Bell employee who called Portsmouth police to report her electric bicycle stolen ended up being arrested on an...
Armed Man Found Screaming in Woods During Welfare Check
A welfare check in McDermott turned into a tense situation after a Scioto County deputy heard a man screaming in...
Barcode Bandits? Three Walmart Theft Cases End in Arrests
It was a busy stretch for deputies and Walmart Asset Protection officers as three separate theft investigations led to arrests,...
Busted! 07/02/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 182 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Child Found Wandering Neighborhood After Parent Falls Asleep
A young child wandering alone through a neighborhood prompted a response from deputies and a call to Children's Services after...
Where’s the Dog Warden? More Calls Highlight Ongoing Animal Control Challenges
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Even with a new dog warden on the job, Scioto County continues to see a steady...
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