Mom Holds Off Rampaging Pit Bull with Bat at Bus Stop
A Lucasville mother says she had to grab a bat to protect herself and her children after a neighbor’s dog ...
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Toddler Found Walking Alone in Portsmouth Neighborhood
A troubling call in Portsmouth Thursday morning has raised concerns about child safety after a toddler was found wandering alone....
Body Discovered on Brown Street Saturday Morning
A Saturday morning call in Portsmouth ended with the discovery of a deceased man on Brown Street, prompting a response...
Busted! 03/23/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Come Outside and Fight”: Wayne Avenue Call Escalates to Gun Threat Before Suspect Disappears
A late-night disturbance on Wayne Avenue quickly escalated into a reported gun threat — but by the time police arrived,...
“They Won’t Let Me Leave”: 911 Call Highlights What the Law Actually Says
A 911 call from an adult woman claiming her parents “wouldn’t let her leave” sheds light on a situation many...
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Massive Energy Project Announced Today for Southern Ohio — After Years of Talk, Something Finally Moving
After years of talk about big projects that never seemed to materialize, officials say Southern Ohio may finally be seeing something real take shape. New details released today outline a multi-billion-dollar energy project planned for the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant...
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Green Local Schools Preschool Program to Close
Green Local Schools has announced it will shut down its district-operated preschool program on March 20, 2026, marking the end...
911 Call Turns Into Porch Fight, Arrest, and Pepper Spray
What began as a call for help from a father reporting he was being assaulted quickly turned into a chaotic...
26 Stitches After Dog Attack: Series of Incidents Shows Why Ohio’s New Avery’s Law Matters
A woman needing 26 stitches after a dog attack is just one of several recent animal incidents in Lawrence County that highlight...
Fight Call at Scioto Trail Marathon Turns Into Rehab Intervention — Child Removed Safely
What started as a reported fight in a car at a Portsmouth gas station ended not with arrests, but with...
Portsmouth Moves to Fast-Track Development with New Economic Group
Portsmouth City Council is taking the first step toward bringing back a tool designed to help the city turn empty...
Shoplifting Call Turns Heated at Wheelersburg Kroger — Police Also Respond to Nearby Dollar Tree Minutes Later
The Portsmouth Kroger isn’t the only grocery store drawing police attention. Deputies were called to the Wheelersburg Kroger after employees...
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Good Boy Sniffs Out Drugs, Gun During Early Morning Traffic Stop
What started as a routine early morning traffic stop turned into a major bust—thanks to one very good boy. Pike County Sheriff Tracy D. Evans says it all unfolded around 4:35 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, when Pike County Deputy...
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String of Late-Night 911 Calls Sends Police Searching Neighborhoods
Portsmouth officers spent part of the early morning hours responding to several suspicious activity calls from concerned residents across the...
1 Week After Domestic Violence Arrest, Woman Found Hiding Under Tarp During Protection Order Violation
A domestic dispute turned into a strange game of hide-and-seek when deputies responding to a call discovered a suspect hiding...
Drunk Argument Ends With Jail Ride and OVI Charge
A late-night domestic dispute quickly escalated when a pregnant woman told deputies she had been shoved by her intoxicated husband...
“We Could Fill A New Shelter Tomorrow”: New Dog Law Raises Big Question — Who Pays for It?
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Almost everyone agrees Avery’s Law is a good idea. Stricter rules for dangerous dogs. More accountability...
Pit Bull Pack Terrorizes Neighborhood, 90-Year-Old Attacked — Deputy Forced to Shoot Dog
MINFORD, OH — A quiet trip to the mailbox turned into a terrifying close call for a 90-year-old woman after...
Child Abuse Materials Found on Phone – Who Investigates?
Investigations involving digital evidence often cross city and county lines, creating challenges for law enforcement when determining where a crime...
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