Anime Fight Ends With Teen Parents in Handcuffs
An argument over anime videos spiraled into a violent domestic dispute that deputies say left scratches, a broken bedroom door, ...
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Homeless Man Arrested, Released After Wayne Hills Disturbance
Portsmouth police arrested a homeless man on two failure-to-appear warrants after multiple callers reported a disturbance at Wayne Hills. Officers...
Loud Music Sparks Apartment Showdown
A dispute over loud music turned into a neighborhood shouting match after one man allegedly pounded on a neighbor's door,...
Teen’s ATV Stunt Ends With Flashing Lights
Trying to impress friends on an ATV ended with flashing lights, a tow truck, and a trip to juvenile court...
Shirtless Man Crawls in Little Caesar’s Drive-Thru
Portsmouth police were called to Little Caesar’s after a report that a man with no shirt and no shoes was...
Man Trespassed From Treatment Center
Portsmouth police were called to an 11th Street treatment center after staff reported that a man who had been told...
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Firefighter Charged in Undercover Teen Sting
A Chillicothe man with publicly listed fire and EMS ties has been charged after an undercover investigation in Greenfield involving allegations of online communication with someone he believed was a juvenile. According to information provided to SCDN by someone who...
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Stolen Truck Found After SR 104 Crash
Portsmouth police took a stolen vehicle report after a man woke up to find his red Chevy Silverado missing from...
Released One Day, Drug Arrest the Next
Portsmouth police arrested a homeless woman on drug charges after a caller reported someone “tweaking” in a 12th Street parking...
Woman Hospitalized After Portsmouth Chicken Attack
Portsmouth police were contacted after a woman said loose chickens in an alley caused her to fall from her scooter....
Vacant Houses, Squatters Keep Police Busy
Portsmouth police handled another round of calls involving vacant houses, condemned buildings, and people hanging around businesses. Officers were called...
PlayStation Argument Leads to Child Abuse Investigation
What started as an argument over a PlayStation ended with a 10-year-old telling deputies he had been slapped in the...
Busted! 08/14/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 189 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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Tampon Stabbing Threat, Cussing Teen Keep Police Busy
Portsmouth police handled two calls involving public arguments, threats, and one caller who got an unexpected lesson in how free speech works. Officers were called to Tracy Park around 9:30 p.m. after a woman who had reportedly been causing problems...
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Driver Denies Drinking… Deputies Find This Under The Seat
A driver who denied drinking during a late-night traffic stop was arrested for OVI after deputies allegedly found liquor shooters...
Dog Chases Car… and Actually Catches It
Most dogs chase cars. This one allegedly caught one. A woman told deputies she has now purchased four new tires...
DeWine Tours Storm Damage As Flood Threat Continues Across Ohio
CROOKSVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine toured storm-damaged areas in Perry, Muskingum, and Franklin counties Wednesday after severe weather...
Comparative Fault in Multi-Vehicle Accident Claims
Multi-vehicle crashes create difficult injury claims because several drivers, vehicles, and insurance policies may share responsibility. A collision can begin...
Gun Calls Rattle Portsmouth After Dark
Portsmouth police handled two separate gun-related calls overnight, including one report that a man fired a pistol while holding a...
Condemned House Call Ends With Trespass Arrest
Portsmouth police arrested a homeless man after a caller reported someone may have been inside a condemned house on Charles...
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