Bank Workers Step In Before Woman Sends $30,000 to Stranger
A Portsmouth bank customer narrowly avoided becoming the latest victim of a sophisticated financial scam after bank employees noticed something ...
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Thieves Hit Car Dealership – Leave SUV on Blocks
Someone spent part of the night crawling around a row of vehicles, stealing wheels and tires from one SUV and...
Motorcycle Rider Airlifted After Early Morning Crash
A serious motorcycle crash in Portsmouth left a rider badly injured and prompted an air ambulance response early Thursday morning....
Couple Reported Passed Out in Car With Child Near Jim Dandy
A call about two adults passed out in a vehicle with a young child in the back seat prompted a...
Chase Suspect Arrested Again Hours After Release
It didn't take long for one familiar name to find his way back into the police blotter. Just before 1...
Fallout From Runaway Teen Saga Leads to Neighborhood Dispute
After a weekend that saw three runaway juveniles repeatedly leave a local group home, trigger searches across multiple counties, and...
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Grandma Says Man Gave Child Condom Disguised as Candy at Tracy Park Event
An upset grandmother flagged down Portsmouth police at Tracy Park after claiming a man handed a child what appeared to be candy but turned out to be something entirely different. According to the police report, the woman approached officers around...
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Overnight Portsmouth Police Calls: One Man Runs, Another Woman Walks Into Traffic
Portsmouth police spent part of the early morning dealing with two disorderly conduct cases that ended in arrests, guilty pleas,...
Landlord Says Tenant Left House in Nightmare Condition
A Portsmouth property owner asked police to document what he described as extensive damage left behind by a tenant who...
Squatter in the Columbia, Customers Chased Away: Downtown Businesses Feeling the Pressure
Two recent police calls highlight a growing frustration for some downtown Portsmouth business owners who say they are increasingly dealing...
Homeless Car Campers Draw Complaints From Grant Street Neighbors
A homeless couple living out of a vehicle became the focus of multiple police calls after neighbors reported clothing, trash,...
Grandma Says Man Gave Child Condom Disguised as Candy at Tracy Park Event
An upset grandmother flagged down Portsmouth police at Tracy Park after claiming a man handed a child what appeared to...
5 Tips for Building a Safe Barn for Your Horses
Discover essential safety features for your horse barn, such as fire prevention, a smart layout, proper ventilation, good drainage, and...
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After Plane Crash Destroys Home, Scioto County Rallies Around Family
One day after a small plane crashed into a Wheelersburg-area home, killing the pilot and destroying the residence, the focus has shifted from the tragedy itself to the remarkable response from a community determined to help a family start over....
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Homeless Woman Accused of Threatening Mass Attack at Tracy Park
A familiar face to Portsmouth police generated multiple calls over several days, including allegations of threats, a warning about trespassing,...
High-Speed Chase Ends in Sheriff’s Parking Lot
A late-night pursuit that started outside Portsmouth ended in one of the last places a fleeing suspect probably wanted to...
Mom Flees Home, Son Found Hiding in Outbuilding Despite Protection Order
A call for help from Community Action led to the arrest of a man accused of violating a protection order....
Portsmouth Police Mystery Calls: Missing Grandkids and the Woman Trapped in Storage
Police officers spend plenty of time chasing criminals. Sometimes, they're chasing mysteries. Portsmouth police responded to two unusual calls this...
CPS Visit Refused: What Happens When a Parent Won’t Follow a Safety Plan?
A visit by Children's Protective Services ended abruptly when a woman refused to cooperate with workers attempting to conduct a...
Drugs in the Blessing Box? Deputies Called After Unwanted Surprise in Donated Clothing
Most people expect to find clothes, shoes, or maybe a forgotten grocery list in donated items. Drug paraphernalia? Not so...
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