Minford Man Arrested After Brutal Assault on Pregnant Woman
A Minford man is behind bars without bond after Scioto County deputies say a pregnant woman was badly injured during ...
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Parking Spot Drama Sends Cops to Verizon — Twice
Portsmouth police were called to mediate a parking dispute between neighboring businesses after confusion over shared parking spaces escalated into...
Two Injury Crashes Keep Portsmouth Police Busy
Portsmouth police and emergency crews responded to two injury crashes within less than an hour, including a head-on collision that...
Suspect Collapses in PPD Custody
Portsmouth police were called to the Hurth Apartments after a man reported that a woman had hit him in the...
“It’s Going to Be a Dead Dog”: Neighbor Threatens Family Pet
Portsmouth police were called to Cherry Street after a family said a neighbor was threatening their children when they walked...
A Tale of Two Counties: Scioto Faces Deep Cuts While Lawrence Finds a Path to Partner
As the heat of July settles over Southern Ohio, the financial outlook for two neighboring counties could not look more...
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Love Triangle, Missing Phone, and an Ankle Monitor End With Arrest
A dispute involving an ex-girlfriend, a missing phone, and a new relationship ended with one woman being taken to jail after deputies responded to a disorderly conduct complaint. Officers were called after reports that a woman had been outside a...
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Walmart Shoplifting Suspects Didn’t Make It Past the Parking Lot
For two suspected shoplifters, the hardest part wasn't getting merchandise into their pockets or backpacks. It was making it out...
Busted! 07/08/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 180 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
A Practical Guide to Relocating In Southern Ohio
Southern Ohio is having a moment. With renewed investment around Portsmouth and Scioto County, more families and businesses are weighing...
Why Emergency Response Depends on Strong Networks
Every urgent call relies on more than a calm voice. Why emergency response depends on strong networks comes into focus...
Vehicular Homicide Law Targets Motorized Bicycles
Vehicular Homicide Law Targets Motorized Bicycles. The days of treating certain motorized rides like legal gray areas may be coming...
Police Sergeant, Mother, and Teen Girl Killed in Ohio Shooting
A Sunday night shooting in left three people dead, including a police sergeant, a mother, and her 13-year-old daughter. Several...
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Foster Child Faces Group Home Eviction Over Unpaid $76,020 Bill
A child with specialized needs was seven days away from being discharged from a group home unless Scioto County paid a $76,020 bill, forcing commissioners to approve an emergency payment at Thursday’s meeting. Commissioners added an emergency payment to Thursday’s...
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DOA at the Royal Inn – Police Return Hours Later for Overdose Call
Portsmouth police and EMS responded to the Royal Inn on Kendall Avenue after a caller reported that a woman was...
Minford Man Arrested After Brutal Assault on Pregnant Woman
A Minford man is behind bars without bond after Scioto County deputies say a pregnant woman was badly injured during...
Busted! 07/06/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 187 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
BMV Adds Cameras to Stop Homeless Poopers
The Portsmouth BMV is installing lights and cameras around its building, but employees say the people defecating on the property...
Convicted Drug Trafficker Busted Again
An early-morning traffic stop on Gallia Street ended with a woman arrested on a drug paraphernalia charge, a guilty plea,...
Double the Limit, Double the Arrests
A late-night traffic stop on the Scioto Trail ended with two men taken into custody—one on an outstanding warrant and...
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