DAY-OLD DONUT SCHEME BRINGS COPS TO SPEEDWAY
Apparently, even donuts can become evidence. Portsmouth police were called to the Speedway on Gallia Street after management discovered an ...
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CAR FLIPS ONTO ROOF ON GRANDVIEW, TREE BLOCKS ROAD AFTER EARLY MORNING CRASH
A violent early morning crash on Grandview brought a major emergency response after a vehicle ended up flipped onto its...
Busted! 05/19/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 167 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
PORCH PIRATE CAUGHT IN THE ACT
A Portsmouth resident reportedly tracked down a suspected porch pirate himself after discovering a package had been stolen from his...
Clerk Helps Cops Bust Drunk Driver
A call from a concerned gas station employee led to a felony OVI arrest after deputies say a driver appeared...
Scammers Target Local Woman
A local woman says a terrifying computer warning ended with strangers gaining access to deeply personal information — including tax...
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MAN CALLS 911 OVER McDONALD’S BREAKFAST DRAMA: “THEY WON’T GIVE ME MY FOOD”
Someone in Portsmouth apparently took the phrase “I need my Egg McMuffin” a little too seriously. Around 8:45 a.m., Portsmouth police were dispatched to the McDonald’s on Gallia Street after a man sitting in the drive-thru called 911 claiming employees...
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Busted! 05/18/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 175 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Stray Cat Drama Explodes at Pet Store—Ends With Assault Claims, Threats and Police Reports
What started as feeding stray cats behind an area pet store has now spiraled into accusations of assault, screaming matches,...
Woman Says She Barely Made It Inside as Pit Bulls Charged Toward Her
A South Point woman told deputies she was chased onto her own porch by two dogs and feared she was...
2 A.M. SCREAMS ON WALNUT STREET END WITH MAN IN JAIL
Neighbors on Walnut Street got an abrupt wake-up call after reports of a man yelling in the middle of the...
STRANGE WOMAN SETS UP HOUSEKEEPING IN MAN’S GARAGE — EVICTION DRAMA KEEPS PORTSMOUTH POLICE BUSY
A Portsmouth man got an unexpected surprise after someone checking on his property reported there might be somebody living in...
CHURCH ROBBED, TV VANISHES, TOOLS STOLEN: THEFT CALLS KEEP PORTSMOUTH POLICE BUSY
Police were called to Beulah Baptist Church on 14th Street after someone discovered the church had been broken into. According...
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New Dog Warden Sworn In as Commissioners Quietly Move Past Shelter Drama
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — After weeks of controversy surrounding the Scioto County Dog Shelter and the high-profile resignation of outspoken former Dog Warden Heather Stevens, commissioners have officially filled the position. At Thursday’s meeting, Scioto County Commissioners swore in Olivia...
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DAY-OLD DONUT SCHEME BRINGS COPS TO SPEEDWAY
Apparently, even donuts can become evidence. Portsmouth police were called to the Speedway on Gallia Street after management discovered an...
Deputies Investigate Middle School Sexting
What started as a troubling conversation between students quickly turned into a police report at an area middle school. And...
Protecting Your Smartphone: Why Phone Cases Matter More Than You Think
Your smartphone is one of your most valuable possessions. Whether you're using it to stay connected with family, manage your...
BAR FIGHT SPILLS ONTO PORTSMOUTH STREETS AT 2 A.M
A late-night fight that reportedly started at a Portsmouth bar spilled out into the streets and brought multiple police units...
Busted! 05/15/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 165 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Seniors, Pets Trapped by Loose Dog at Portsmouth Senior Lofts
PORTSMOUTH, OH — Another loose dog complaint is raising concerns about safety — this time at a senior housing complex...
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