Church Threat Suspect Held at Gunpoint After Phone Ping Mix-Up
Portsmouth police helped track down a Hocking County man accused of threatening to harm himself and shoot up a church. ...
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3 Out-of-Towners Indicted For Drug Trafficking
Three out-of-town suspects have now been indicted by a Scioto County Grand Jury on drug trafficking and related charges, including...
Ax Thief Leaves the Evidence at His Bus
A Willow Wood man told Lawrence County deputies he had a pretty good view of a theft from his property....
Son Chases Cruiser to Jail After Mom Arrested
A woman called 911 during an argument with her husband and then greeted deputies with a remarkably straightforward confession: “I...
More Tracy Park Troubles
More trouble hit Tracy Park over the weekend, with police called for a possible meth offer, people camping in the...
Delivery Driver Bitten by Dog on Package Run
Scioto County deputies were called after a package delivery driver reported she was bitten by a dog while making a...
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Homeless Woman Wanders Streets, Calls for Help Again and Again
Portsmouth police dealt with another string of calls involving a troubled homeless woman who has been wandering the streets, showing up in traffic, calling for help, reporting stolen medicine, and ending up back at the hospital. Officers have responded to...
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5-Month-Old Struck in Head, CPS Called
Portsmouth police and CPS were called to a home just before midnight after a report that a 5-month-old baby had...
Homeless Woman Wanders Streets, Calls for Help Again and Again
Portsmouth police dealt with another string of calls involving a troubled homeless woman who has been wandering the streets, showing...
Mental Health Facilities in Orange County, CA: Find Whole-Person Care for Lasting Recovery
A mental health concern can disrupt sleep, relationships, physical health, work, and daily tasks. That is why people searching for...
Knife Attack Call Sparks Search for Woman and Child
Scioto County deputies were called to Clay Township after a report that a woman had cut someone with a knife...
“What’s in the Glove Box?” Traffic Stop Takes a Turn
A routine traffic stop got considerably more interesting when a passenger appeared reluctant to open the glove box — and...
Animal “Murder” Complaint Turns Into TPO Drama
Scioto County deputies were called to Rush Township after a report that animals at a home were being mistreated and...
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“Cat in the Hat” Panic Hits Local High School
The viral “Cat in the Hat” school-threat panic that has already led to arrests and school scares in other states has now reached Scioto County. Scioto County deputies were called to Northwest High School after a report of a Snapchat...
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Walmart Thief Tries Stupid Sticker Trick
It was a busy stretch for Walmart loss prevention, with two accused shoplifters headed to jail — including one man...
Stake and VGW Taken to Court by Florida AG
In the latest legal drama for the sweepstakes casino market, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has decided to sue sweepstakes...
Suspicious Man Outside Daycare Sparks Concern
Scioto County deputies were called to River Road in Wheelersburg after a caller reported a suspicious man sitting in a...
Deputies Called In After Fridge Delivery Goes Wrong
Scioto County deputies were called to Rush Township after a delivery truck apparently took the wrong route and ended up...
Ex Says He’ll Cut Her Head Off — Then the Video Comes Out
A woman told deputies her ex-boyfriend threatened to cut off her head and kill her daughter, but when officers went...
75-Year-Old Man Charged With Sexual Battery
A 75-year-old Franklin Furnace man has been charged with sexual battery and released on bond. Benny Doc Bentley appeared in...
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