Truck Stolen, Pulled Over, and Released Before Owner Realizes It’s Gone
It wasn’t reported stolen yet — but deputies were already standing beside it. By the time the owner got the ...
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CPS Call Turns Chaotic—Mom Refuses Drug Test, Flees Scene, Arrested Hours Later
A child safety check in Portsmouth quickly escalated after a mother refused to cooperate with Child Protective Services and left...
Smacked for Talking Back—Discipline or Too Far?
A smack in the mouth, a 911 call, and a whole lot of side-eye from a witness—what started as a...
Daughter Accused of Draining Father’s Bank Account
What started as a domestic call quickly turned into a fraud investigation — with thousands of dollars missing and a...
What Sets High-Performing Digital Marketers Apart in Today’s Market
Digital marketing changes the way organizations access audiences. Given the fast-moving technological changes, those who accomplish outstanding results stand out...
Failed Levy May Have Misled Voters
With the May 5 primary election approaching, Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman is working to clear up confusion about a...
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Plan to Cut School Taxes in Green Township Moves Forward — But It’s Not as Simple as It Sounds
Scioto County Commissioners say they’re working on a plan that could put real money back into the pockets of Green Township residents—but getting there isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. At Thursday’s meeting, Commissioner Merit Smith announced a developing...
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Arrested, Convicted, Released—All in a Day at Kroger
A shoplifting call at Kroger on Gay Street led to an arrest just blocks away—and a quick trip through court....
Boneyfiddle Homeless Complaints Grow
Complaints about late-night activity and messes left behind are growing in Portsmouth’s Boneyfiddle area, with business owners and residents pointing...
When Does a Nosy Neighbor Cross the Line? Woman Says She Feels Watched
A Portsmouth woman is raising a question many people quietly wonder—when does a neighbor’s curiosity turn into harassment? The woman...
Vape Detector Alert Leads to Student Caught in School Search
It started with an alert — not from a teacher, but from a sensor designed to catch what students hope...
1 Day in Jail for Child Endangering
What started as a mental health call on Charles Street ended with a child endangering charge and a jail sentence—though...
Neighbor Dispute Erupts into Death Threats
What started as a tense conversation quickly spiraled into shouting, accusations, and claims of threats between two men who say...
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Man Busted for Abduction Near School—Police Say No Threat to Students
A man wanted on serious charges was taken into custody near the Portsmouth City School campus Tuesday afternoon, drawing concern from parents as officers moved in. Portsmouth Police arrested David Smith on charges of abduction and impersonating a peace officer....
Read moreDetailsBusted! 03/11/26 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...
Car Theft Victim Says Suspect Came Back—And Broke Into Her Home
A Portsmouth woman says getting her stolen car back wasn’t the end of the ordeal—it was just the beginning. Police...
Homeless Paroled Arsonist Arrested
A complaint about a couple living in a car at a Portsmouth property led to the arrest of a woman...
Plan to Cut School Taxes in Green Township Moves Forward — But It’s Not as Simple as It Sounds
Scioto County Commissioners say they’re working on a plan that could put real money back into the pockets of Green...
Search For Missing Teen With Autism
A report of a missing person in West Portsmouth had deputies working quickly to track down an 18-year-old with autism...
TikTok Theft Trick Backfires — Two Busts at the Same Store
It wasn’t just one shoplifting call — deputies walked into back-to-back theft cases, both ending the same way: arrests. According...
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