ATV Chase Ends With Taser, Drugs, and Another Court Date
A late-night ATV ride through West Portsmouth ended with a foot chase, a Taser deployment, drug charges, and another court ...
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Shirtless Dancing, Powder in the Bathroom, and a Trespass Warning: Strange Day for Portsmouth Businesses
Portsmouth police spent part of the day responding to a series of unusual calls from local businesses involving suspected drug...
Vandal Caught on Camera at the Pot Shop—But Deputies Can’t Get the Video
A trip to a local dispensary ended with an unexpected repair bill after a customer discovered someone had apparently kicked...
Busted! 06/25/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 175 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Recovery Center Revolving Door: Two Patients Arrested After Separate Meltdowns
A recovery facility found itself dealing with two separate police incidents in less than 48 hours after two residents allegedly...
Woman Reports Stolen Teeth
A Scioto County Sheriff's deputy found himself investigating one of the more unusual theft reports of the week after a...
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New Economic Development Director Takes Helm as Scioto County Looks to Turn the Page
After nearly two years of uncertainty surrounding economic development in Scioto County, county leaders say they're finally ready to move forward. The Scioto County Development Corporation (SCDC) has announced the hiring of Tiffany Lemaster as its new Economic Development Director,...
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Domestic Fight Takes Twist After Witness Changes Story
What started as a domestic violence call quickly turned into a case where nearly everyone involved had a different version...
Stolen Motorcycle Recovered During Early Morning Traffic Stop
A Portsmouth man is facing a felony charge after police say he was found riding a stolen motorcycle through the...
Report of Armed Man on Scooter Sparks Search
Portsmouth police searched part of the city after receiving a disturbing report of a man allegedly seen with a gun...
Naked on Campbell Avenue
Portsmouth police spent part of the afternoon searching for a naked man who apparently couldn't decide where he wanted to...
Missing Sign, Shirtless Mystery Man, and Alleyway Litterbug Keep Police Busy
Portsmouth police spent part of the day investigating a series of low-level complaints that ranged from a missing parking sign...
Mystery Vehicle Fire Sparks Arson Investigation on Vinton Avenue
A loud explosion in the middle of the night sent Portsmouth police and firefighters rushing to Vinton Avenue, where they...
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The Good Cops: Snake Evicted, Light Bulb Changed
A Scioto County Sheriff's deputy answered a call about a snake in a Lucasville home, but by the time he arrived, the emergency had slithered away. The woman called authorities after discovering a snake inside her house and wanted help...
Read moreDetailsKnife-Licking Videos, Facebook Gun Posts and a Taser Fight End in Arrest
A woman who feared her ex-husband was preparing to carry out violent threats spent an entire day watching for his...
Data Center Ban Won’t Be on Ohio Ballot as Franklin Furnace Project Moves Forward
As plans continue moving ahead for Google's proposed data center campus in Franklin Furnace, efforts to place a statewide data...
Scioto Hounds Delivers Food, Vaccines, and Hope for Scioto County Dogs
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — For months, headlines surrounding the Scioto County Dog Shelter have focused on controversy, overcrowding, staffing issues,...
Pulled Over Again: Repeat Unlicensed Driver Lands Back in Court
A routine traffic stop at 6th Street and Broadway ended with a Portsmouth man in jail, his vehicle impounded, and...
Drugs Hidden in Underwear Turn Routine Booking Into New Felony Case
What should have been a routine trip through the booking process quickly became a much bigger problem when jail staff...
Cat Fight on Second Street Ends With Police Warning
A disagreement over a dog, a stray cat, and some heated words brought Portsmouth police into the middle of a...
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