High-Speed Chase Ends in Sheriff’s Parking Lot
A late-night pursuit that started outside Portsmouth ended in one of the last places a fleeing suspect probably wanted to ...
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Homeless Woman Accused of Threatening Mass Attack at Tracy Park
A familiar face to Portsmouth police generated multiple calls over several days, including allegations of threats, a warning about trespassing,...
Mom Flees Home, Son Found Hiding in Outbuilding Despite Protection Order
A call for help from Community Action led to the arrest of a man accused of violating a protection order....
Portsmouth Police Mystery Calls: Missing Grandkids and the Woman Trapped in Storage
Police officers spend plenty of time chasing criminals. Sometimes, they're chasing mysteries. Portsmouth police responded to two unusual calls this...
“Smell of Death” Calls Lead to Grisly Discovery Behind Bowling Alley
What started as a complaint about a terrible smell behind Sunset Bowling Lanes ended with police discovering the source nearly...
Cops Search For Teen Who Walked Away From Group Home
A late-night search for a missing juvenile ended quickly after Portsmouth police located the teen just minutes after she left...
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CPS Visit Refused: What Happens When a Parent Won’t Follow a Safety Plan?
A visit by Children's Protective Services ended abruptly when a woman refused to cooperate with workers attempting to conduct a welfare check. According to the report, officers accompanied a CPS worker to a residence as part of an ongoing case....
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Chaos at Taco Bell: Man Hurls Slurs at Officers Trying to Help
What started as a report of a large disturbance at Taco Bell ended with police trying—and failing—to figure out exactly...
Busted! 06/10/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 171 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Domestic Violence Call Ends in Arrest
A report of violence involving a woman and a child led to a domestic violence arrest in Portsmouth. Police were...
Busted! 06/09/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 172 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Homeowner Says Scammers Listed His House for Sale
A bizarre encounter in Portsmouth appears to be tied to a growing real estate scam that has been popping up...
Runaway Teens Keep Escaping Group Home, Spark Weekend Search Across Portsmouth
What started with a sighting at Kroger turned into a weekend-long game of hide-and-seek involving multiple runaway teens, group home...
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Drugs in the Blessing Box? Deputies Called After Unwanted Surprise in Donated Clothing
Most people expect to find clothes, shoes, or maybe a forgotten grocery list in donated items. Drug paraphernalia? Not so much. Scioto County Sheriff's deputies were called to a Wheelersburg residence after a woman reported finding drug-related items hidden among...
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Essential Equipment Maintenance Practices for Food Production Businesses
Running a successful food production facility or commercial kitchen requires an unwavering commitment to safety. From the moment raw ingredients...
PPD Busts Farley Square Drug Dealers after Neighbors’ Tips
Tips from concerned residents led Portsmouth police straight to a vehicle parked in the Farley Square public housing complex. According...
Portsmouth Police Overnight Roundup: Arrests, Warrant Stops, and Park Patrols
Portsmouth police were busy overnight handling multiple incidents across the city, from disorderly conduct to warrant arrests and after-hours park...
Kroger Chaos Ends With Another Trip to Jail
A call about a suspicious man at Kroger ended with police, paramedics, a Quick Response Team, and eventually a trip...
Kids Vanish After Mom’s Arrest
A welfare check involving three young children took an unusual turn after police were unable to locate either the children...
Suspended Driver Busted Under the Influence
A Portsmouth woman with multiple previous convictions for driving under suspension is facing another round of charges after an early-morning...
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