Plan to Cut School Taxes in Green Township Moves Forward — But It’s Not as Simple as It Sounds
Scioto County Commissioners say they’re working on a plan that could put real money back into the pockets of Green ...
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Vape Found in School Search Leads to Charges for Three Students
What started as a tip from a student quickly turned into a search that uncovered more than expected. According to...
Student Brings Knife to School, Laughs When Confronted
It started with a quiet tip — and ended with a student being removed from school and taken into custody....
Wrong Way Wheelersburg Driver Causes Chaos
A dangerous driving report in Wheelersburg had deputies responding after multiple callers reported a man driving erratically through the area....
Busted! 03/11/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 166 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Car Theft Victim Says Suspect Came Back—And Broke Into Her Home
A Portsmouth woman says getting her stolen car back wasn’t the end of the ordeal—it was just the beginning. Police...
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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 from parents as officers moved in. Portsmouth Police arrested David Smith on charges of abduction and impersonating a peace officer....
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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...
Gun Threat Arrest at Welcome Center
A report of a man brandishing a firearm on the 2nd Street Bridge led to a police response at the...
Missing Dog Found Dead in Garage with Rope Tied Around Neck
A Portsmouth family made a disturbing discovery while cleaning out a garage—finding their missing dog dead with a rope tied...
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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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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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...
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...
Child Found Running Alone—Mother Faces Fourth Child Endangering Charge
A Portsmouth woman is back in custody after police say a young child was found running alone near a busy...
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...
Power Tool Swipe Caught on Camera — Cops Hunt Repeat Offender
He walked into Lowe's, headed straight for the tools, and walked out with more than he paid for — which...
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