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 ...
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Why Is the Scioto Land Bank Under So Much Scrutiny Right Now?
The Scioto County Land Bank is getting a lot of attention because people have been asking hard questions about how...
ARRESTED AGAIN: HOMELESS WOMAN BACK IN JAIL AFTER MARATHON ROBBERY DRAMA
Police say a homeless Portsmouth woman who has been arrested over and over again is back behind bars after a...
Busted! 05/14/26 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...
Shopping Cart Showdown at Sam’s Club Ends With Police Call
What started as a fight over a parking spot turned into a shopping cart showdown inside Sam’s Club. And yes...
Missing Money Mystery Takes a Turn After Deputies Do the Math
A man was convinced someone stole $100 from his wallet. Then deputies started adding things up. According to a report...
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“They’re Out Again”: Loose Huskies Accused of Killing Cat
PORTSMOUTH, OH — A late-night complaint on Woodland Avenue is highlighting exactly the kind of situation Avery’s Law was designed to address: dogs repeatedly running loose, frightening neighbors, and allegedly attacking animals. Portsmouth Police were called around 11:35 p.m. after...
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MAN SPOTTED PULLING WHEELCHAIR DOWN MIDDLE OF GALLIA PIKE
An unusual and concerning sight near the Greenup Dam Bridge led deputies to a man they believed was in crisis....
“LET US SEE YOUR GAS BILL”: PORTSMOUTH MAN SUSPICIOUS OF DOOR-TO-DOOR VISITORS IN NEON VESTS
A Portsmouth resident became suspicious after two men in neon yellow shirts showed up asking to see his gas bill—and...
UPSTAIRS NEIGHBOR DRAMA SPARKS 1:30 A.M. POLICE CALLS AT APARTMENT COMPLEX
Anyone who has lived in an apartment knows one bad neighbor can make life miserable. Portsmouth police were called to...
Dog Attack Ends With Gunfire—Then the Facebook Threats Started
What began as a violent dog attack between neighbors quickly spiraled into gunfire, a dead pit bull, and now allegations...
Crash Hit Leads Deputies to Crack Pipes Inside SUV
A report of an SUV hitting a guardrail quickly turned into a drug investigation after deputies stopped the vehicle and...
Busted! 05/13/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 166 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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“LET US SEE YOUR GAS BILL”: PORTSMOUTH MAN SUSPICIOUS OF DOOR-TO-DOOR VISITORS IN NEON VESTS
A Portsmouth resident became suspicious after two men in neon yellow shirts showed up asking to see his gas bill—and he may have had good reason to question them. Police were called to Kendall Avenue after a man reported two...
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100 MPH Chase Ends With Taser in the Woods
What started as deputies checking on an evicted property turned into a full-blown rural crime saga complete with a midnight...
Middle Schooler Accused of Threatening Violence at School, Family Members
A student was removed from school and suspended after alarming threats involving guns, violence, and family members were reported to...
TWO BUSTED FOR OVI IN PORTSMOUTH — ONE AFTER HIT-SKIP CRASH, ANOTHER AFTER 2 A.M. SPEEDING STOP
Two separate OVI arrests kept Portsmouth police busy, including one driver accused of crashing into another vehicle and fleeing on...
IF “SHE’S NOT JEWISH” IS THE DEFENSE, THE WORKPLACE PROBLEM IS WORSE THAN THE SLUR
Heather Stevens did not leave the Scioto County Dog Shelter quietly. According to SCDN reporting, she resigned after saying she...
Cats Take Over Homeless Camp
A bizarre afternoon in Sciotoville started with reports of a woman “sword fighting” with a pole in traffic—and ended with...
Busted! 05/12/26 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...
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