50 Packages Pile Up as Mail Carrier Spots Dogs in Danger
A mail carrier’s concern about dozens of unopened packages and dogs in poor condition prompted a welfare check at a ...
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Candy Heist Sends Deputies Hunting Wanted Man — Another Sweet Theft Hits Portsmouth
Candy thefts brought law enforcement to two Scioto County convenience stores, including one call that sent deputies looking for a...
Wanted Man Breaks In — Security Camera Is Watching
A landlord's security camera alerted him to a man entering a locked apartment under renovation. When deputies went looking for...
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself
A Lucasville man was taken for medical care after accidentally shooting himself in the arm while cleaning a gun, according...
Mom Admits Cocaine Use, Ex Takes Off With Her Kid — Both End Up in Jail
A mother admitted using cocaine after leaving her child overnight with her ex-girlfriend, who then allegedly took off with the...
Homeless Campers, Dumpster Diving and a Familiar Face Keep Portsmouth Police Busy
Portsmouth police handled another round of calls involving homeless campers, complaints outside local businesses, and a man officers have encountered...
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Woman Indicted on Child Endangering, Fentanyl Charges
A Scioto County woman is facing a child endangering charge after a grand jury indicted her in a case that also involves fentanyl, cocaine, and an animal tranquilizer sometimes found in street drugs. Carolyn Castle was indicted on four counts...
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How a Continuance Can Strengthen Your Defense
A continuance can strengthen a criminal defense by giving the defendant and their attorney additional time to prepare the case....
Car Stolen by ‘Mistake’ Comes Back Damaged — Another Car Is Still Missing
A couple says someone took a car from their property, later returned it badly damaged and claimed the whole thing...
Woman Indicted on Child Endangering, Fentanyl Charges
A Scioto County woman is facing a child endangering charge after a grand jury indicted her in a case that...
Man With Dementia Found Searching Home With Revolver After Another Police Call
Portsmouth police were back at the home of a man with dementia and multiple firearms after he called to report...
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Taser, Box Cutter and Gunpoint Standoff Follow Lucasville Family Fight
A family argument in Lucasville escalated into a violent confrontation involving a Taser, a box cutter, multiple officers, and a...
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Youth Football Feud Spills Into Threats
Portsmouth police were called after a woman said an ongoing feud at youth football practices and games had escalated into harassment and threats. According to the police report, the woman said she had been harassed at her son’s ball practice...
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Nursing Home Crisis Turns Dangerous as Resident Holds Scissors to Throat
A nurse trying to help a suicidal nursing home resident suddenly found herself in danger when the man opened a...
Man With Dementia, Multiple Guns Raises Safety Concerns
Portsmouth police responded to a home after a man reported that someone had stolen all of his money and other...
Student Busted After Knife Scare at Football Game
A high school football game took a serious turn after a group of juveniles told deputies another teen pulled out...
Youth Football Feud Spills Into Threats
Portsmouth police were called after a woman said an ongoing feud at youth football practices and games had escalated into...
Cheating Fight Turns Physical — Soup Can, Candle Warmer Fly
An argument over alleged cheating turned into a physical fight involving slaps, shoves, a can of soup and a candle...
Student Says She Brought Pot to School to Keep It Away From Baby
Portsmouth police were called to Sciotoville Community School after the principal reported that a female student had a marijuana vape...
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