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 ...
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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...
Threats Inside Treatment Facility End in Arrest
What started as shouting in the middle of the night quickly turned into a situation that left one resident feeling...
Explosion, Cheaters, and a Wanted Man: Busy Night for Portsmouth Police
It was a little bit of everything overnight for Portsmouth Police, with officers bouncing from domestic drama to suspicious noises...
Deceased” Man Arrested—Then Released After Probation Says He’s Alive
A call about a stolen wallet and property dispute in Scioto County took a bizarre turn when deputies arrested a...
Busted! 03/26/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 157 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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Man Pleads Case, Celebrates with Dinner… Then Dines and Dashes
A Portsmouth man wrapped up a court case—then promptly found himself back on police radar the very same evening. Officers were called to Sonora Mexican Grill on Grandview around 5 p.m. after employees reported a customer had walked out without...
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911 Call Sparks Rush in Wheelersburg—Then Takes an Unexpected Turn
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Wheelersburg after a woman called 911 reporting an altercation, then hung up before...
“Take Me to Jail”: Drunken Outburst Ends in Arrest
It started with a 911 call — and by the time deputies arrived, the man who made it was already...
Ankle Monitor Leads Deputies to Body in Pond
What started as a routine check on a court-ordered ankle monitor ended with a grim discovery in the water. According...
Busted! 03/25/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 162 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Gunshot Sparks Alley Chase—Armed Man Caught Near STEM Academy
A routine late-night bar check turned into a foot chase and arrest after Portsmouth officers reported hearing what sounded like...
Fights, Squatters, and Vanishing Suspects: Calls Highlight Ongoing Issues Around Abandoned Homes
A series of calls in Portsmouth is putting a spotlight on a growing problem—activity in and around abandoned properties, often...
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Man Fires Shotgun, Waves Fake Badge, Sparks Armed Standoff
It started with reports of a man acting like law enforcement — flashing a badge, making threats, and firing a gun. By the time deputies arrived, neighbors were too afraid to step outside. According to a report from the Lawrence...
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Toddler Found Walking Alone in Portsmouth Neighborhood
A troubling call in Portsmouth Thursday morning has raised concerns about child safety after a toddler was found wandering alone....
Body Discovered on Brown Street Saturday Morning
A Saturday morning call in Portsmouth ended with the discovery of a deceased man on Brown Street, prompting a response...
Busted! 03/23/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 161 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Mom Holds Off Rampaging Pit Bull with Bat at Bus Stop
A Lucasville mother says she had to grab a bat to protect herself and her children after a neighbor’s dog...
Come Outside and Fight”: Wayne Avenue Call Escalates to Gun Threat Before Suspect Disappears
A late-night disturbance on Wayne Avenue quickly escalated into a reported gun threat — but by the time police arrived,...
“They Won’t Let Me Leave”: 911 Call Highlights What the Law Actually Says
A 911 call from an adult woman claiming her parents “wouldn’t let her leave” sheds light on a situation many...
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