Scioto County Hiring New Dog Warden
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Scioto County is now searching for a new Dog Warden following the resignation of outspoken former ...
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Midnight Sister Showdown Ends With a Ride Out the Door
A late-night 911 call filled with yelling turned into a Wet Portsmouth family blow-up that had deputies stepping in to...
Neighbor Complaints Lead to CPS Report
What started as a child not wanting to go to school quickly turned into a neighborhood dispute that drew in...
Missing Car Mystery
It started as a missing vehicle. Then it turned into something else entirely. Officers were called after a resident couldn’t...
Tracking a Phone Leads to Fight, Car Crash, and Marathon Showdown
A missing cellphone turned into a late-night mess involving a fight, a car crash, and two women sorting it out...
Contest Scammers Target A Small Town
It started with a life-changing phone call. By the time it was over, one man was out thousands — and...
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Stranger Walks Into Home – Makes Himself a Sandwich
He asked for something to eat. Minutes later, deputies were sorting out a situation that went well beyond a simple snack. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called after a man allegedly walked into...
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Pair Busted with Crack, Meth, & Fentanyl
What started as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a whole lot of trouble for two people with a...
Overdose in Tanning Bed
An overdose call at a local tanning salon highlights a growing reality—medical emergencies tied to drug use are happening in...
Late-Night Assault in West Portsmouth: Elderly Man Punched, Suspect Arrested
WEST PORTSMOUTH, OH — A late-night call for help led to an arrest after an elderly man reported being punched...
“Ripping Clothes Off Kids” Call Brings Police to Park
An alarming call on Charles Street had police heading to a park after reports that a juvenile was ripping clothes...
Man Sitting, Watching for Hours—Late-Night Tim Hortons Call Leaves Employees Uneasy
A quiet early morning shift turned unsettling for employees at a Chillicothe Street Tim Hortons after a stranger sat outside...
Celebrity Romance Scam Costs Local Woman
It started with friendly messages online. Before long, gift cards were being sent — and personal information had already changed...
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Pair Busted with Crack, Meth, & Fentanyl
What started as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a whole lot of trouble for two people with a history of run-ins with the law. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol stopped a...
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What Happens to Your Job When You Appear in the Local Sheriff Logs
Many communities keep a close eye on public safety updates. Browsing the local sheriff logs has become a daily routine...
“Man with a Shotgun” Reported on 5th Street
A report of two men standing on a corner with what appeared to be a shotgun had officers responding quickly...
Woman Spotted Flailing in Traffic on US 23
An early morning disturbance near the Super 8 on U.S. 23 had deputies tracking down a woman after multiple calls...
$3.3 Million Coming to Fix Roads — But Maybe Not the Ones You’re Thinking Of
If you’ve been wondering why some roads get fixed and others don’t, this latest funding announcement helps explain why. Scioto...
Drug Crisis on Kendall Avenue—Overdose, Needles, and Calls for Help in a Single Day
A series of calls along Kendall Avenue paints a stark picture of the ongoing drug crisis—one that’s playing out in...
Change Jar Vanishes — And So Did His Gun
He stepped out for a short while. When he came back, something small was missing. Then something much bigger. According...
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