Vandals Hit Greenlawn Cemetery; City Locks Gates
Vandalism, graffiti, drug paraphernalia, and what city officials called “pure disrespect” at Greenlawn Cemetery have prompted Portsmouth to change access ...
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Camera Catches Vandal; Foot Chase Ends in Arrest
Portsmouth police handled a criminal mischief complaint at Horizon House and later caught a wanted man after a foot chase...
TikTok Puppy Scam Revealed
What looked like the chance to bring home an adorable Yorkie quickly turned into what deputies believe was another online...
Disorderly Conduct at the Dash Thru
A man who approached Portsmouth police with a complaint ended up going to jail himself after officers determined he was...
Insurance Company Tactics Every Injury Victim Should Know
When you're hurt and stuck waiting on money, the adjuster on the phone can seem like the nicest person in...
Things Insurance Companies Don’t Tell Injury Victims
The adjuster who calls you three days after your accident sounds like the nicest person you've talked to all week....
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Burning Mystery and Bar Robbery Claim Keep Police Busy Overnight
Portsmouth police handled two unusual overnight calls involving a report of people dragging something on fire down a street and a later assault-and-robbery complaint at the Party Time Bar. Something on Fire Dragged Toward Camper Just after 1:30 a.m., police...
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Busted! 07/13/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 169 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Missing Kids Found Safe After Cell Phone Ping Sparks Multi-County Search
A search involving two sheriff's offices, two police departments, and a trail of cell phone pings ended with two missing...
What Should Ohio Shoppers Know About CBD Isolate?
CBD products have moved from niche to mainstream across Ohio. As the state's cannabis laws have loosened since 2023, local...
From Scioto County to the Big Track: Local Horses, Trainers, and Owners Who Have Made Their Mark on Ohio Racing
Honestly, when we talk about horse racing, Ohio isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Most people immediately go...
Animal Neglect Calls Bring Police to Two Homes
Portsmouth police handled two animal-related complaints, including concerns about cats and kittens at one apartment complex and a barking dog...
How Mobile Payment Options Are Changing the Online Casino Experience
The way players fund online casino accounts has evolved significantly over the past several years. While debit cards, bank transfers,...
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Wanted Man Jumps From Ambulance, Runs From Deputies
A man who jumped from an ambulance while being transported from the Scioto County Jail to the hospital has been captured. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman had asked for the public’s help locating 31-year-old Jeremy Copas after officials said he...
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Portsmouth Police Handle Multiple ATM Tampering Calls
Portsmouth police dealt with multiple reports involving suspicious activity and possible damage at local ATMs, including one machine that was...
Teen’s Positive Drug Test Sparks Family Meltdown, Ends at Juvenile Detention
What started with a routine drug test quickly spiraled into a chaotic family confrontation that ended with flying objects, multiple...
Family Searches for Missing Homeless Mom
A man contacted Portsmouth police after seeing a Facebook post suggesting his homeless mother might be staying inside a condemned...
Loose Dog Sparks Gun Concern on Sterling Avenue
Portsmouth police were called to Sterling Avenue late at night after a resident said a neighbor may have pulled a...
OVI Set-Up? PPD Investigates Discipline Dispute
Portsmouth police were called to Russ Street after a woman reported that her husband had put his hands on her...
Busted! 07/10/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 183 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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