Columbus Woman Charged With Murder
A Columbus woman has been indicted in connection with a July 16 homicide in Scioto County. The Scioto County grand ...
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Yorkie Dies Protecting Family
A deadly dog attack and a second complaint involving loose, aggressive dogs have renewed concerns about irresponsible pet ownership after...
Two Women Busted at Four Keys Inn
A call about a woman with open warrants led Portsmouth police to two arrests at the Four Keys Inn on...
Stolen Car Call Turns Into Porch Brawl, Double Arrest
What began as a report of a stolen car quickly spiraled into a family feud that ended with two women...
Dead Cars, Parking Drama Keep PPD Busy
Portsmouth police handled two vehicle complaints involving cars that were not going anywhere, including a man sleeping in an inoperable...
OVI Arrest After Treatment Van Hit-Skip
A crash involving a van full of drug treatment clients ended with an OVI arrest after the other driver allegedly...
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Families Fear Their Own Children as Violent Teen Incidents Continue
Parents and grandparents are increasingly calling 911 after violent outbursts by teenagers left them fearing for their own safety. Recent incidents have included assaults on family members, thousands of dollars in property damage, threats of self-harm, and repeated domestic violence...
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Busted! 08/05/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 202 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Somebody Help Get Dave’s Saw Back
A local construction company wants Portsmouth police to know someone swiped a concrete saw — and it should be pretty...
Morning Crashes, Unlicensed Drivers Keep PPD Busy
Portsmouth police dealt with a busy morning of crashes, citations, tows, and impounds, including two wrecks on Chillicothe Street and...
Fire Survivor’s Storage Unit Looted, Rare Guns and Hundreds of Knives Missing
He survived losing his home in a fire. Now he says thieves stole what little he had left. What started...
Families Fear Their Own Children as Violent Teen Incidents Continue
Parents and grandparents are increasingly calling 911 after violent outbursts by teenagers left them fearing for their own safety. Recent...
Missing Nursing Home Patient
Portsmouth police were called to a local nursing home around 10:30 p.m. after staff reported that a 77-year-old patient was...
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Missing Nursing Home Patient
Portsmouth police were called to a local nursing home around 10:30 p.m. after staff reported that a 77-year-old patient was missing. Staff told officers the woman used a wheelchair, but not in the usual way. They said she tended to...
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You’re Wrong If You Think Digital Leisure Has to Be Expensive
Contrary to common opinion, digital entertainment doesn't require expensive subscriptions and devices with huge processing power. Any computer, tablet, or...
3 Walmart Theft Cases End With Five Arrests, Kids Caught in the Middle
Three separate shoplifting investigations at Walmart in South Point resulted in five arrests over the past week, with two of...
Squatters Install Pool
Just when it appears a property dispute cannot become more brazen, someone decides to install a swimming pool. An elderly...
Contenders: Who’s Backed for NFL Glory as Training Camps Get Underway?
The American sports scene had a huge World Cup-shaped distraction this summer, but with that tournament wrapping up, a lot...
Stolen Hearing Aids and Mystery Pill Spark Police Reports
Portsmouth police handled two unusual complaints involving a missing medical device and a woman who said a pill from a...
Busted! 08/03/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 198 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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