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 ...
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“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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Busted! 03/24/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 159 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
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,...
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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 got loose and charged at them near a school bus stop. According to Scioto County Sheriff’s Office dispatch, the woman...
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911 Call Turns Into Porch Fight, Arrest, and Pepper Spray
What began as a call for help from a father reporting he was being assaulted quickly turned into a chaotic...
26 Stitches After Dog Attack: Series of Incidents Shows Why Ohio’s New Avery’s Law Matters
A woman needing 26 stitches after a dog attack is just one of several recent animal incidents in Lawrence County that highlight...
Fight Call at Scioto Trail Marathon Turns Into Rehab Intervention — Child Removed Safely
What started as a reported fight in a car at a Portsmouth gas station ended not with arrests, but with...
Portsmouth Moves to Fast-Track Development with New Economic Group
Portsmouth City Council is taking the first step toward bringing back a tool designed to help the city turn empty...
Shoplifting Call Turns Heated at Wheelersburg Kroger — Police Also Respond to Nearby Dollar Tree Minutes Later
The Portsmouth Kroger isn’t the only grocery store drawing police attention. Deputies were called to the Wheelersburg Kroger after employees...
“Preacher” and “Snoop”? 911 Call For Interstate Stalking
A pair of calls to Portsmouth police highlight the difficult line officers often walk when responding to situations involving fear,...
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