Shots Fired Call Sends Police Scrambling
Portsmouth police responded to a shots-fired call just after midnight, with officers searching multiple locations, collecting shell casings, and checking ...
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Armed Resident Reports Clown Trying to Break In
Portsmouth police were called to Grant Street just after midnight after a resident reported a man in a clown costume...
Portsmouth Has So Much Grant Money It May Need a New Position
Portsmouth has nearly $65 million in grant-funded projects on the table, and now the city is considering creating a new...
Package Theft Warning After Senior Lofts Incident
Portsmouth police were called to the Portsmouth Senior Lofts after a report that a package had been stolen. According to...
How Professional Vending Machine Service Keeps Machines Running Smoothly
The value of a vending machine to any workplace comes from its functionality when an employee tries to use it....
Girl Says Dad’s Ex-Girlfriend Touched Her Inappropriately
A father contacted police after his young daughter told him that his former live-in girlfriend had allegedly taken the child...
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Homeless Calls Keep Police Moving Across Portsmouth
Portsmouth police handled another round of homeless-related calls involving people sleeping outside businesses, standing on railroad tracks, returning to stores where they had been trespassed, and being moved along from private property. Officers were first called to Staker’s Drugs on...
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Child Asks Police for Help Because He Can’t Play at Tracy Park
A child approached Portsmouth police with a troubling complaint: he said he did not feel comfortable playing at Tracy Park...
New Boston Police Department Hiring Officers
The Village of New Boston is looking to hire police officers. The New Boston Police Department is now accepting applications...
$2,274 Copper Grab at Lowe’s — One Suspect Identified After Traffic Stop
Lowe’s loss prevention employees were dealing with more than chainsaws and bogus returns. In a separate investigation, deputies say thieves...
12 Fatal Labor Day Weekend Crashes
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Labor Day weekend traffic deaths dropped sharply this year, with 12 people killed in...
Knife Falls From Student’s Pocket in School Gym
A student landed in alternative school after a pocket knife fell out of his jacket in the gymnasium. A deputy...
FTL Freight vs. LTL: Key Differences Shippers Should Know
Those involved in shipping their goods are constantly trying to choose between a truckload or less than a truckload. This...
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Deputy Bitten by Aggressive Dog
A Scioto County deputy was bitten by an aggressive dog while responding to a Minford welfare call involving an elderly man screaming in the roadway. The first call came in Monday evening after someone reported an elderly man outside in...
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Pregnant Inmate Caught with Xanax at Jail
A woman brought to the jail was specifically warned that carrying contraband into the facility could result in a felony...
Fight Ends With Car Under Trailer, One Man Hospitalized, Another Arrested
A trip to pick up belongings turned into a wild scene at a Lawrence County mobile home park when a...
Man Says Mobile Mechanic Made Off with his Buick
A trip to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office raised an unusual question for deputies: Where did the car go? A...
Passed-Out Driver Call Ends With Parole Arrest
Scioto County deputies were called to the area of Green and Bulwer streets after a report that someone was passed...
Masked, Shirtless Men Spotted Creeping Around Wheelersburg Home
Scioto County deputies were called to Wheelersburg after a caller reported that two shirtless men wearing masks were seen looking...
Why Is The 1 Gram Pre-Roll Hybrid So Popular For Everyday Enjoyment?
Choosing the right cannabis product for everyday enjoyment can be difficult when there are many options available. Different formats, strain...
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