🐕 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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Woman Claims Ex Threatened to Kill Her Family—Man Says He Wasn’t Even There
A woman told deputies her longtime boyfriend threatened to slit her throat, kill their children, and burn her sister alive...
What Contractors Should Look for When Purchasing Equipment
Learn what contractors should evaluate before purchasing equipment, from durability and maintenance costs to safety, productivity, and long-term value.
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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
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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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Worried Neighbor Makes Tragic Discovery
A concerned neighbor who hadn't seen or heard from a woman in several days made a heartbreaking discovery after asking...
The Overlander’s Guide To Avoiding an Overbuilt Vehicle
Build an overland vehicle that fits your real adventures with simple upgrade tips that help you avoid extra weight and...
Caught on Camera? Driver Blamed Seizure After SUV Slammed Into Home, Deputies Say
A quiet afternoon took a shocking turn when an SUV drove through a backyard and crashed into the back of...
PPD Hunts Day Drinking Drivers
Portsmouth police received two daytime reports involving drivers suspected of being under the influence, including a minor crash report and...
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...
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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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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...
TikTok Puppy Scam Revealed
What looked like the chance to bring home an adorable Yorkie quickly turned into what deputies believe was another online...
Disorderly Conduct at the Dash Thru
A man who approached Portsmouth police with a complaint ended up going to jail himself after officers determined he was...
Insurance Company Tactics Every Injury Victim Should Know
When you're hurt and stuck waiting on money, the adjuster on the phone can seem like the nicest person in...
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