Grandma Says Man Gave Child Condom Disguised as Candy at Tracy Park Event
An upset grandmother flagged down Portsmouth police at Tracy Park after claiming a man handed a child what appeared to ...
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Portsmouth Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Lucasville Stabbing Leaves Man Fighting for His Life
A Portsmouth woman is being held on a $100,000 bond after Scioto County detectives say she stabbed a Lucasville man...
Rally’s Employee Rips Off Customer, Managers Reach Into Their Own Pockets to Make It Right
A Portsmouth fast-food customer ended up paying for the same meal twice after police say a former Rally's employee allegedly...
Overnight Portsmouth Police Calls: One Man Runs, Another Woman Walks Into Traffic
Portsmouth police spent part of the early morning dealing with two disorderly conduct cases that ended in arrests, guilty pleas,...
Landlord Says Tenant Left House in Nightmare Condition
A Portsmouth property owner asked police to document what he described as extensive damage left behind by a tenant who...
Squatter in the Columbia, Customers Chased Away: Downtown Businesses Feeling the Pressure
Two recent police calls highlight a growing frustration for some downtown Portsmouth business owners who say they are increasingly dealing...
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After Plane Crash Destroys Home, Scioto County Rallies Around Family
One day after a small plane crashed into a Wheelersburg-area home, killing the pilot and destroying the residence, the focus has shifted from the tragedy itself to the remarkable response from a community determined to help a family start over....
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After Plane Crash Destroys Home, Scioto County Rallies Around Family
One day after a small plane crashed into a Wheelersburg-area home, killing the pilot and destroying the residence, the focus...
Busted! 06/12/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 170 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent...
Fatal Plane Crash Destroys Wheelersburg Area Home
A pilot was killed Thursday morning when a small airplane crashed into a home near the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport,...
⚖️ State Finishes Investigation Into Anti-Semitic Comment Allegation at Dog Shelter
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — The State of Ohio has completed its civil rights investigation into allegations that an employee at...
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,...
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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Fatal Plane Crash Destroys Wheelersburg Area Home
A pilot was killed Thursday morning when a small airplane crashed into a home near the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, destroying the residence and triggering a large emergency response. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at...
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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...
2 A.M. Lawnmower Patrol Ends With Warning From Deputies
Most people expect to see a lawnmower cutting grass. Not cruising down the road at 2 o'clock in the morning...
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...
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