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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1 Day in Jail for Child Endangering
What started as a mental health call on Charles Street ended with a child endangering charge and a jail sentence—though...
Neighbor Dispute Erupts into Death Threats
What started as a tense conversation quickly spiraled into shouting, accusations, and claims of threats between two men who say...
Dad Evicts Son For His 18th Birthday
A family dispute in Wheelersburg turned into a legal lesson after a father tried to make his newly 18-year-old son...
Probation Check on Walnut Street Turns Into Drug Bust, Two Taken Into Custody
A probation check on Walnut Street quickly escalated into a drug-related arrest after officers were called in to assist. Just...
“Help, My Mom’s in Trouble”—Late Night Call Unravels Into Mental Health, Housing Crisis
A late-night 911 call reporting a mother in danger turned into something very different—and highlighted the growing challenges tied to...
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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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Homeless Paroled Arsonist Arrested
A complaint about a couple living in a car at a Portsmouth property led to the arrest of a woman...
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...
Search For Missing Teen With Autism
A report of a missing person in West Portsmouth had deputies working quickly to track down an 18-year-old with autism...
TikTok Theft Trick Backfires — Two Busts at the Same Store
It wasn’t just one shoplifting call — deputies walked into back-to-back theft cases, both ending the same way: arrests. According...
Threats Inside Treatment Facility End in Arrest
What started as shouting in the middle of the night quickly turned into a situation that left one resident feeling...
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...
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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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Rapid Gunfire Reports Near Kroger Send Deputies Searching Wheelersburg
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Kroger in Wheelersburg after a caller reported hearing what sounded like rapid...
911 Call Sparks Rush in Wheelersburg—Then Takes an Unexpected Turn
Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Wheelersburg after a woman called 911 reporting an altercation, then hung up before...
“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...
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