Vandals Hit Greenlawn Cemetery; City Locks Gates
Vandalism, graffiti, drug paraphernalia, and what city officials called “pure disrespect” at Greenlawn Cemetery have prompted Portsmouth to change access ...
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Business Breakup Turns Into Alleged Cash Grab, Owner Claims Former Partner Kept Draining Company Account
The end of a business partnership has led to theft allegations after a Lawrence County business owner told deputies her...
Ambulance Escapee Captured After Foot Chase, Taser Deployment
New details are emerging about the search for Jeremy Copas, the man officials say jumped from an ambulance while being...
Grandma Terrorized By Grandson
Scioto County sheriff’s deputies responded to two separate family disturbance calls, including one involving a grandmother who said her grandson...
Wayne Hills Baseball Bat Assault
Portsmouth police responded to Wayne Hills after receiving a report that a man had been hit with a baseball bat....
Camera Catches Vandal; Foot Chase Ends in Arrest
Portsmouth police handled a criminal mischief complaint at Horizon House and later caught a wanted man after a foot chase...
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Burning Mystery and Bar Robbery Claim Keep Police Busy Overnight
Portsmouth police handled two unusual overnight calls involving a report of people dragging something on fire down a street and a later assault-and-robbery complaint at the Party Time Bar. Something on Fire Dragged Toward Camper Just after 1:30 a.m., police...
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Busted! 07/14/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 171 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Coroner Investigates After Man Found Dead During Family Welfare Check
A welfare check requested by a worried family ended in tragedy after a man was found dead inside his home,...
Vandals Hit Greenlawn Cemetery; City Locks Gates
Vandalism, graffiti, drug paraphernalia, and what city officials called “pure disrespect” at Greenlawn Cemetery have prompted Portsmouth to change access...
Troubled Woman Arrested Again After Mailbox, Threat Calls
Portsmouth police dealt with two calls in one day involving a troubled homeless woman officers have encountered repeatedly. The first...
Busted! 07/13/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 169 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Missing Kids Found Safe After Cell Phone Ping Sparks Multi-County Search
A search involving two sheriff's offices, two police departments, and a trail of cell phone pings ended with two missing...
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Wanted Man Jumps From Ambulance, Runs From Deputies
A man who jumped from an ambulance while being transported from the Scioto County Jail to the hospital has been captured. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman had asked for the public’s help locating 31-year-old Jeremy Copas after officials said he...
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Gun or Laser? Neighborhood Dog Dispute Sparks Police Response
What started as a loose dog wandering into a neighbor's yard quickly escalated into a frightening confrontation when a woman...
Woman Discovers $16,000 Home Depot Account She Never Opened
A routine credit alert turned into a financial nightmare after a Lawrence County woman discovered someone had allegedly opened a...
Wanted Man Jumps From Ambulance, Runs From Deputies
A man who jumped from an ambulance while being transported from the Scioto County Jail to the hospital has been...
Harassment Suspect Flips Out in Cop Car
A 2 a.m. harassment call on Kendall Avenue ended with Portsmouth police taking a man into custody after locating him...
Portsmouth Police Handle Multiple ATM Tampering Calls
Portsmouth police dealt with multiple reports involving suspicious activity and possible damage at local ATMs, including one machine that was...
Teen’s Positive Drug Test Sparks Family Meltdown, Ends at Juvenile Detention
What started with a routine drug test quickly spiraled into a chaotic family confrontation that ended with flying objects, multiple...
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