Pit Bulls Seized After Family Dog Killed in Lucasville Attack as Avery’s Law Raises Pressure
LUCASVILLE, OH — Another deadly dog attack in Scioto County is highlighting the growing tension surrounding Avery’s Law, dangerous dogs, ...
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SNAP Cuts Leave Ohio Families Hungry
SNAP cuts are leaving more Ohio families struggling to afford food as hunger rises, benefits tighten, and economic pressure keeps...
TRASH, SHOPPING CARTS, AND ABANDONED CARS: PORTSMOUTH CLEANUP CRACKDOWN UNDERWAY
Portsmouth police and city officials spent part of the week dealing with trash complaints, abandoned vehicles, and nuisance property issues...
Deputies Called to Cemetery After Family Reports Mental Health Crisis
RUSHTOWN, OH — A disturbing situation unfolded at a local cemetery after a family reported a relative appeared to be...
Creepy Trespassing Call Leaves Wheelersburg Woman Shaken
A troubling trespassing complaint in Wheelersburg left a woman worried someone may have been watching her—or possibly trying to enter...
“Fraud Department” Scam Drains Thousands While Another Victim Finds Insurance Policy Opened in His Name
One victim lost thousands buying gift cards for a fake computer technician. Another discovered someone had allegedly opened insurance-related accounts...
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Lucasville Woman Tried to Swallow Crack During Portsmouth Arrest
A Lucasville woman is facing a long list of felony charges after deputies say she tried to swallow crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Portsmouth. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman said detectives conducting a follow-up investigation spotted a woman...
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER, LICENSE PLATE, AND TRUCK ITEMS STOLEN IN SOUTH WEBSTER THEFT ROUNDUP
Scioto County deputies dealt with a string of theft complaints in South Webster involving stolen vehicle parts, a missing license...
SPEEDWAY CHAOS? FIGHTS, WINDOWS SMASHED, THEN ROBBERY REPORT MINUTES LATER
Portsmouth police dealt with a chaotic stretch of calls involving an intoxicated man, smashed windows, and a reported robbery near...
Arson Investigation: Woman Allegedly Sends Photos of Burning Couch to Ex
A house fire investigation took a disturbing turn after deputies say a woman allegedly photographed a burning couch and sent...
NEIGHBORS COMPLAIN ABOUT 13-YEAR-OLD WRONG-WAY DRIVER
A welfare check on Elmwood Drive turned into a separate complaint involving a young teen allegedly driving an SUV through...
Spill Prevention Tips for Chemical Storage
Protect your workplace with smart chemical storage habits that prevent spills, improve cleanup, and help your team react with confidence...
What To Know About Tread Patterns When Buying New Tires
When buying new tires, you can't overlook the importance of the tread pattern. Here, we break down what to know...
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DOG FOUND ROAMING AFTER OWNER ALLEGEDLY MOVED AWAY AND LEFT PETS BEHIND
Portsmouth police and animal control responded to Valley Street after neighbors reported animals may have been abandoned inside a home after the resident moved out. According to the caller, the neighbor had left but allegedly locked animals inside the residence....
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Fake Tech Support and Fake Deputies Cost Local Victims Thousands in Growing Scam Trend
Two separate fraud reports filed with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office show just how convincing modern scammers have become —...
Man Accuses Baby of Hitting Vape—Woman Says Argument Ended With Punch to the Face
A bizarre argument over a vape and an infant allegedly spiraled into violence, shattered glass, and a hospital trip after...
“DANGEROUS FUGITIVE” BUSTED NEAR HOMELESS SHELTER — THEN RELEASED BY COURT
A man listed by the state as a dangerous fugitive was arrested near Portsmouth’s homeless shelter after reports of a...
COPS CALLED TO INVESTIGATE MYSTERY OF THE FALLING DOOR DECORATIONS
A Portsmouth resident worried someone might be targeting his apartment after repeatedly finding decorations knocked off his front door. Police...
SIDEWALK SLEEPERS, TENTS, AND PEOPLE LIVING IN VEHICLES: WEEKEND HOMELESS CALLS KEEP PPD BUSY
Portsmouth police dealt with a string of calls over the weekend involving homeless individuals, people sleeping in public areas, and...
DAYCARE SCRATCH LEADS TO POLICE REPORT — BUT IS IT REALLY A CRIME?
A Portsmouth parent contacted police after his young son was reportedly scratched by another child at a local daycare. According...
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