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A welfare check requested by a worried family ended in tragedy after a man was found dead inside his home, prompting an investigation by the  Coroner's Office. Deputies were dispatched after a family member discovered the man unresponsive inside the residence and called 911. According to the report, the man's...

Vandalism, graffiti, drug paraphernalia, and what city officials called “pure disrespect” at Greenlawn Cemetery have prompted Portsmouth to change access at two cemetery entrances. The cemetery is not closing, but the gates at the Kinney’s Lane and Grant Street entrances will no longer be open 24 hours a day. According...

Portsmouth police dealt with two calls in one day involving a troubled homeless woman officers have encountered repeatedly. The first call came from a Gay Street business after employees reported seeing a woman taking mail from mailboxes. The caller described her as wearing a pink jacket, with her jeans down...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 169 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Chelsea Jane Bailey Arrest Date: 07/12/2026 Charges: Disorderly Conduct Alfred F Bricker Arrest Date: 07/10/2026 Charges: Possession of Drugs, Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments Bradley Brown Arrest Date:...

A search involving two sheriff's offices, two police departments, and a trail of cell phone pings ended with two missing juveniles safely located in Lawrence County. The search began after authorities in Pike County reported that two missing juveniles had disappeared in their grandmother's vehicle. Investigators initially tracked one juvenile's...

CBD products have moved from niche to mainstream across Ohio. As the state's cannabis laws have loosened since 2023, local curiosity about hemp-derived options keeps rising. CBD isolate is one of the purest choices on the shelf. It is also one of the easiest to misunderstand. Because quality varies so...

Honestly, when we talk about horse racing, Ohio isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Most people immediately go to Kentucky, California, or maybe even Florida. Ohio is often right at the bottom, treated like the hardworking cousin who shows up early, does half the setup, and somehow still...

Portsmouth police handled two animal-related complaints, including concerns about cats and kittens at one apartment complex and a barking dog being watched for someone in rehab. Police were first called to Harding Avenue after a woman asked to report possible animal neglect involving cats and kittens. The city’s animal control...

The way players fund online casino accounts has evolved significantly over the past several years. While debit cards, bank transfers, and digital wallets remain common, mobile payment solutions have become an increasingly attractive alternative for players looking for quick and convenient transactions. As payment technology continues to advance, licensed casino...

Portsmouth police handled two unusual overnight calls involving a report of people dragging something on fire down a street and a later assault-and-robbery complaint at the Party Time Bar. Something on Fire Dragged Toward Camper Just after 1:30 a.m., police were called to Vermont Street after a caller reported seeing...

Portsmouth police handled two unusual calls involving threats, warrants, probation issues, and one highly intoxicated man who ended up being taken to his mother’s house instead of jail. Death Threat Call Ends With Warrant Arrest Police were called to a Waller Street home after a resident reported that a man...

What started as a loose dog wandering into a neighbor's yard quickly escalated into a frightening confrontation when a woman reported having what she believed was a gun pointed at her. Deputies responded after receiving reports of a neighborhood dispute that possibly involved a firearm. When officers arrived, the caller...

A routine credit alert turned into a financial nightmare after a Lawrence County woman discovered someone had allegedly opened a Home Depot credit card in her name and racked up more than $16,000 in purchases. The woman contacted the Sheriff's Office after learning her identity may have been stolen. According...

A man who jumped from an ambulance while being transported from the Scioto County Jail to the hospital has been captured. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman had asked for the public’s help locating 31-year-old Jeremy Copas after officials said he escaped from an ambulance Saturday. According to the Sheriff’s Office,...

A 2 a.m. harassment call on Kendall Avenue ended with Portsmouth police taking a man into custody after locating him on Thomas Avenue. Officers were called after someone reported that a man was harassing a woman. Police later found Marquise Poore on Thomas Avenue and placed him under arrest. According...

Portsmouth police dealt with multiple reports involving suspicious activity and possible damage at local ATMs, including one machine that was later reported to be hot to the touch and smelling like burnt wires. The first call came around 3 a.m. after the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office contacted Portsmouth police. Deputies...

What started with a routine drug test quickly spiraled into a chaotic family confrontation that ended with flying objects, multiple 911 calls, and a juvenile being taken into custody. Deputies responded after receiving reports of a disturbance inside a home where family members said a teenager had become increasingly violent....

A man contacted Portsmouth police after seeing a Facebook post suggesting his homeless mother might be staying inside a condemned house on Vinton Avenue. He told officers he had not heard from her and was worried about her safety. When police checked the condemned structure, they did not find the...

Portsmouth police were called to Sterling Avenue late at night after a resident said a neighbor may have pulled a gun while walking past the property. The call came in around 11:30 p.m. According to the report, the resident said his dog had jumped the fence but was still on...

Portsmouth police were called to Russ Street after a woman reported that her husband had put his hands on her 9-year-old daughter during a discipline dispute. Officers responded to the home around 8 p.m., with multiple units eventually involved. According to the police report, the woman and the man are...