PPD Investigates Multiple Shooting Reports
A report of multiple gunshots sent Portsmouth police scrambling across several neighborhoods late at night, but despite a lengthy search, ...
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5 Tips for Enhancing Your Building’s Operational Readiness
Launching a facility without long-term planning can lead to safety and maintenance issues. Learn five tips for enhancing your building's...
Busted! 06/08/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 184 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Gun Threat Complaint Leads Police Straight to Suspect
A report of a man allegedly threatening people with a gun ended with a Portsmouth man being tracked down and...
Dog Left in Car for Nearly 24 Hours — Situation Takes Unexpected Turn
A call about a dog reportedly left inside a vehicle for nearly a full day turned out to be more...
Teen Reports Sexual Assault Allegedly Occurred During Foster Placement
A report received by the Scioto County Sheriff's Office is prompting an investigation into allegations that a teenager was sexually...
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Wanted Woman Found at Arby’s, Children Turned Over to Grandma
A woman wanted on a court warrant was taken into custody in Wheelersburg after deputies located her at Arby's and discovered several children were with her. Just before 7 p.m., Scioto County Sheriff's deputies stopped a vehicle at the restaurant...
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Kids Spotted Playing in Road
A call about unsupervised children playing in the roadway turned out to be less dramatic than initially feared, but it...
Elderly Man Wakes to Stranger Banging on Door in West Portsmouth
An elderly West Portsmouth resident got an unwelcome late-night surprise when someone began pounding on his screen door shortly after...
Portsmouth City Council to Consider Alley Vacation, Wage Updates, and New Economic Development Corporation Monday
Portsmouth City Council will meet Monday evening with a full agenda that includes infrastructure decisions, wage adjustments for city employees,...
Is It Okay to Leave Kids Alone at a Playground for a Few Minutes?
That's the question raised by a recent call to the Scioto County Sheriff's Office in Lucasville. Deputies responded after a...
Busted! 06/05/26 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...
Screaming, Wandering, and a Cemetery Nap: A Strange Day in Portsmouth
Portsmouth police had their hands full with a string of disorderly conduct calls involving people yelling, wandering through neighborhoods, running...
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Is It Okay to Leave Kids Alone at a Playground for a Few Minutes?
That's the question raised by a recent call to the Scioto County Sheriff's Office in Lucasville. Deputies responded after a caller reported that two children had been left alone at a playground while their parents walked down to the Briar...
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Foster Care Costs Push Scioto County Toward $2.5 Million Deficit
Scioto County Commissioners say skyrocketing foster care placement costs have pushed the county toward a projected $2.5 million deficit, and...
12 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 12 Public Indictments. An...
TikTok Romance Turns Into Blackmail Threat
A Scioto County man learned a hard lesson about online relationships after what appeared to be a flirtatious conversation turned...
Busted! 06/04/26 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...
Deputies Called After Children Allegedly Left in SUV During Hour-Long Sam’s Club Shopping Trip
A shopping trip to Sam's Club ended with deputies and Child Protective Services responding after reports that two children had...
Reckless Driver Complaint Ends With Mushrooms, Xanax, a Knife, Rehab Ride and Stranded Dog
What started as reports of a reckless pickup nearly hitting vehicles on U.S. Route 52 turned into one of the...
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