🐕 Another Dog Warden Quits – Should the Sheriff Take Over?
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just as Scioto County officials were trying to stabilize the troubled Dog Warden's Office, they were ...
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Busted! 07/17/26 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...
Toddler Found Wandering on Kentland Avenue
A Kentland Avenue resident contacted 911 around 6:30 p.m. after finding a 1-year-old child in her backyard. The caller told...
‘I Only Had Two Beers’: Burned-Out Taillights Lead to OVI Arrest
A routine traffic stop over a vehicle traveling without taillights ended with an impaired driving investigation after the driver admitted...
🐕 Chickens Attacked, Delivery Drivers Bitten, Dog Warden Calls Go Unanswered: Another Busy Week of Dog Complaints
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — As Scioto County continues adjusting to Avery's Law and ongoing staffing challenges at the Dog Warden's...
Police Investigate Report of Man Forcing Himself on Woman
Portsmouth police took a report after a woman said a man attempted to force himself on her. Officers responded to...
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6 Mental Health Emergencies in 7 Hours Keep PPD Busy
Portsmouth police handled a string of mental health and welfare calls in one day, including suicidal threats, a person reportedly taking pills, a frightened man afraid to go to the hospital, and an emergency commitment involving someone headed toward a...
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🐕 Another Dog Warden Quits – Should the Sheriff Take Over?
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Just as Scioto County officials were trying to stabilize the troubled Dog Warden's Office, they were...
Busted! 07/16/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 173 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Dad Threatens To Kill Man His Kids Say Choked Them
Portsmouth police were called after a very upset father reported that two children had been assaulted and threatened to kill...
Home Renovation Projects That Boost Backyard Appeal
Simple home renovation projects can improve outdoor living spaces, increase functionality, and enhance backyard appeal without major construction.
Five Transported After Waller Street Crash
Five people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash at 13th and Waller streets. Portsmouth police responded to...
Traffic Stop Turns Into Fight With Cop
A Portsmouth traffic stop turned tense after police say a man resisted arrest, fought with an officer, and continued acting...
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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 at two cemetery entrances. The cemetery is not closing, but the gates at the Kinney’s Lane and Grant Street entrances...
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Collectible Toys Stolen in Package Theft
Highly collectible toys were among the items reported stolen in a package theft at a West Portsmouth home. Scioto County...
6 Mental Health Emergencies in 7 Hours Keep PPD Busy
Portsmouth police handled a string of mental health and welfare calls in one day, including suicidal threats, a person reportedly...
Area Drug Counselor Indicted For Medicaid Fraud
An area drug counselor is among several healthcare providers indicted this week for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program, Attorney...
Dad Accused of Luring Daughter’s Boyfriend to Brutal Beating
What began as a trip to pick up belongings ended with an alleged ambush inside a home, multiple eyewitnesses backing...
Man Pees on Speedway – Troopers Show Up
A report of a man urinating on the side of a Lucasville Speedway brought law enforcement to the business. Scioto...
Busted! 07/15/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 172 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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