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    homeless crisis

    SIDEWALK SLEEPERS, TENTS, AND PEOPLE LIVING IN VEHICLES: WEEKEND HOMELESS CALLS KEEP PPD BUSY

    Daycare scratch leads to police report

    DAYCARE SCRATCH LEADS TO POLICE REPORT — BUT IS IT REALLY A CRIME?

    PPD INVESTIGATES WAYNE HILLS STABBING MYSTERY

    gas station assault

    WEST PORTSMOUTH CLERK ATTACKED AFTER CUSTOMER DEMANDS FREE GAS

    woman attacked by pitbulls

    Woman Attacked by Two Pit Bulls as Avery’s Law Puts Pressure on Animal Control Response

    Elderly woman and dog rescued

    Deputies Rescue 91-Year-Old Woman and Starving Dog From Filthy Home

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

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    verizon store meltdown

    CUSTOMER MELTDOWN AT VERIZON STORE ENDS WITH DOOR RIPPED OFF HINGES

    man revived with 4 doses of Narcan

    FOUR DOSES OF NARCAN USED TO REVIVE MAN — BUT HE STILL REFUSED HOSPITAL CARE

    Portsmouth tobacco theft

    TOBACCO THEFT SUSPECT SPOTTED RUNNING THROUGH PORTSMOUTH BEFORE POLICE CATCH UP

    Busted Arrests Portsmouth Scioto County Mugshots

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    Dog poop complaints spark tension

    DOG POOP COMPLAINTS SPARK TENSION NEAR COMMUNITY CENTER

    MIssing Cat found miles from home

    Catnapping? Neighbor Accused of Dumping Missing Cat Miles From Home

    Dirty needle found at Dollar General

    STARTLING DISCOVERY: DIRTY NEEDLE FOUND LYING IN DOLLAR GENERAL AISLE

    doordash driver stalked

    DOORDASH DRIVER SAYS WOMAN FOLLOWED HIM AROUND PORTSMOUTH, TRIED TO RUN HIM OFF ROAD

    Walmart shoplifting bust turns into drug arrest

    Walmart Shoplifting Bust Turns Into Fentanyl Arrest

    Woman calls in Burglary then gets arrested

    WOMAN CALLS IN BURGLARY — ENDS UP ARRESTED HERSELF

    family says funeral home held remains hostage

    FAMILY CLAIMS FUNERAL HOME IS “HOLDING REMAINS HOSTAGE” OVER BILL DISPUTE

    Sleepover prank investigation.

    Sleepover Prank Turns Into School Assault Investigation

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    commissioner condemn anti-semitic language

    Commissioners Condemn Anti-Semitic Language Amid Ongoing Dog Shelter Controversy

    Scioto County Land Bank

    Why Is the Scioto Land Bank Under So Much Scrutiny Right Now? 

    workplace slur

    IF “SHE’S NOT JEWISH” IS THE DEFENSE, THE WORKPLACE PROBLEM IS WORSE THAN THE SLUR

    Portsmouth riverfront project

    Riverfront Project Underway as Portsmouth Tackles Repairs, Upgrades and Thousands of Calls

    smith and mault win

    Mault & Smith Survive Turbulent Primary

    Where did paving money go

    Where Did the Paving Money Go? Portsmouth Spent $2.39 Million on Streets in Four Years

    Land bank overhaul

    Land Bank Overhaul Promised After Complaints About Fairness

    45000 and nothing to show

    $45,000 and Nothing to Show: Portsmouth Wraps Up Costly Lawsuit Filed by Former Mayor

    Scioto County Road Work

    $29 Million in Road Work — Here’s How Scioto County Is Fixing Streets (And Why It Matters to You)

    Dog Shelter Drama Under Investigation

    “We Know What’s Going On”: Commissioners Push Back, Say Dog Shelter Drama Is Under Investigation

    Bad kids terrorize neighborhood

    Bad Kids Terrorize Neighborhood

    craft assault arrest

    Paroled Drug Trafficker Puts Up a Fight After Cops Bust Him in Traffic Jam

    Scioto County Investigating Potential Data Breach After Employees Fall for Phishing Scam

    Horton Davis

    Little Movement in Horton and Davis Corruption Cases as New Hearings Scheduled 

    Portsmouth City Council News

    Three “Emergency” Ordinances Headed to Portsmouth City Council Monday 

    Commissioner Scottie Powell

    Powell Blasts Proposed NDA Ban as “Lazy Legislation” 

    Commissioners Respond to Open Meetings Lawsuit Over Data Center

    Commissioners React to Proposed Ohio Law Banning NDAs for Elected Officials 

    Davis Horton

    Davis and Horton Corruption Cases Inch Forward with New Court Dates — But Don’t Expect Quick Resolutions 

    Scioto County Primary

    Scioto County Primary 101: Who’s Running, Who Isn’t — and Why This Election Matters 

  • Feel Good
    A person in a striped shirt shown from behind carrying a large backpack while walking along a paved street outdoors.

    How To Personalize Your Backpack for Comfort and Style

    Stadium Plan revealed

    $10 Million Spartan Stadium Plans Revealed

    PPD to the rescue

    Woman With Walker Tries To Hike to McDermott – PPD to the Rescue

    Hippies

    Dear Dirty Hippies, ‘Sorry About That’

    Jenna Jenkins Eagle Scout

    History Made: Jenna Jenkins Becomes Scioto County’s First Female Eagle Scout

    A smiling woman is holding a wrapped present in her hands as someone gives it to her.

    Personal Gift Ideas That Will Hold Special Meaning

    Steve Hayes

    Scioto County Declares December 11 “Steve Hayes Day,” Honoring a Radio Legend After Nearly Six Decades on the Air 

    A silver thermal pouch sits alone on a white and gray background. The top of the bag is cut open.

    How To Choose the Right Closure for Thermal Pouches

    sending flowers to Japan

    Flower Delivery: Share Scioto’s Heart with Japan

    Honoring Scioto County’s First Town — and Its First People: New Heritage Trail Sign Dedicated at Earl Thomas Conley Park 

    A man approaching the bowling lane with a red bowling ball as his three friends in the background cheer him on.

    How Bowling Can Improve Your Mental Health

    A sleek blue sedan parked on concrete. Behind the vehicle is a view of the sky with a setting sun over a body of water.

    How To Make Your Daily Driver Feel Like a Sports Car

    A person's hand is holding a miniature wooden house with a green roof and a budding plant on top against a green background.

    How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

    A man sitting in a vehicle is handing over an ID card to a female police officer standing by his window.

    Tips for Staying Calm During Police Encounters

    Cyn Mackley

    Cyn Mackley Channels Haunted Appalachia

    A group of friends stand around a table, smiling, laughing, and drinking. There are plates of food on the table.

    Creative Ways To Host Outdoor Events This Summer

    A family of two parents and a young boy and girl are playing laser tag with vests and laser blasters in an arena.

    What Activities To Offer at a Family Fun Center

    Shawnee State University SSU

    Shawnee State University Joins New Athletic Conference, Adds Football to Lineup 

    BREAKING: Commissioners Make Shocking Decision—Halloween to Remain on Halloween 

    Escape to the Hills: A Summer Reading List Set in Appalachia 

  • Obituaries
     Marvin Keith Rawlins

     Marvin Keith Rawlins, 72 of New Boston

    Betty Moore

    Betty Moore, 63 of Quincy, KY

    Delores Stamper Turner

    Delores Stamper Turner, 89 of South Shore

    Judy Reinecke

    Judy Reinecke, 82 of Dayton

    Phyllis Eileen Daugherty, 79 of Ironton

    Eloise Osborne

    Eloise Osborne, 81 of West Portsmouth

    Charles Edward Euton 96 of Wheelersburg

    John Fraley

    John Fraley, 89 of Portsmouth

    David Lee Fields

    David Lee Fields, 77 of Wheelersburg

    David Leroy Stevenson

    David Leroy Stevenson, 82 of Portsmouth

    Lou Ann Timberlake Adams

    Lou Ann Adams, 66 of Wheelersburg

    Ellen Louise Butler Riffe, 87 of Melbourne

    Charles E. Whitt Jr., 95 of Portsmouth

    Ernest Bryant Fugate

    Ernest Bryant Fugate III, 65, of Portsmouth

    Linda Sue Rodman Hill

    Linda Sue Rodman Hill, 75 of Greenup

    Sharon Kay (Piguet) Pace, 85 of Wheelersburg

    Harold Emerson Kronk Sr

    Harold Emerson Kronk, Sr., 85, of Minford

    Mary Ellen Leightenheimer

    Mary Ellen Leightenheimer, 69 of Rosemount

    Colton James Harger

    Colton James Harger, 20 of Waverly

    Sylvia Ann Collins

    Sylvia Ann Collins, 86 of Portsmouth

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Drugs Stolen From SOMC Campus By Employee

Cyn Mackley by Cyn Mackley
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Drugs Stolen From SOMC Campus By Employee
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Drugs Stolen From SOMC Campus By Employee

Police responded to a report of an employee stealing drugs from SOMC’s main campus and an apartment resident finds a drug rig in the laundry room.  Here are the highlights from the Portsmouth Police Chief’s Daily Briefing.

Man Threatens Mom

Just after midnight, police were called to a 17th Street PMHA apartment after a mom told police her adult son threatened to hit her in the face and kick in her bedroom door.

When police spoke with the man, they discovered he was going through some emotional issues and they arranged for an ambulance to take him to the hospital.

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Suspicious Activity

  • At 1:45 am, a Grant Street witness saw a shirtless man on a bike riding around and shining a flashlight at houses. Police detained the man and discovered he had open warrants. Police took him into custody.
  • About ten minutes later, officers checked out a suspicious person in Tracy Park. They advised the man that the park is closed at night.
  • At 2 am, police discovered a man sleeping on a bench at 8th and Chillicothe. They advised him on the laws about sleeping outside. 
  • Just after 6 am, an Edgewood Drive caller reported a man falling over in the street. He then walked up to a porch. An ambulance transported him to SOMC. 

Under the Influence

  • A caller from Findlay Manor reported finding a man’s wallet and heroin implements in the laundry room at 2:10 am. An officer disposed of the drug-taking implements and impounded the wallet.
  • Officers responded to a report of a man passed out in a vehicle at the Atomic Employees Credit Union at 11:51 am. Police discovered the man had an open warrant. They took him into custody and arranged to for the vehicle to be towed. 
  • Police responded to the main campus of SOMC to take a report about drugs taken by an employee. 

Fence Fight

An ongoing feud between two Summit Street neighbors over a fence required police attention once again. 

A woman requested police stand by why she removed items her neighbor put on a fence. Officers said she removed the items without incident. 

Man Causes Ruckus on Gallia

Witnesses reported a man in shorts attempting to break into People’s Insurance with a took at noon. 

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The man then went underneath the Young Street Overpass and began yelling and stopping vehicles. He refused medical treatment and said he was just hot and thirsty. 

Police took him into custody. 

Unwanted Guest

  • PHMA maintenance discovered a man in a vacant apartment on Waller Street at 1:23 pm. Police took him into custody. 
  • Maintenance at Findlay Manor contacted police at 2 pm to file a trespassing report against a man who keeps coming onto the property despite being trespassed. 

Fighting with Mom

At 4:07 pm, police responded to Tracy Park after a woman complained her mother was pushing her and cussing her out. Officers advised the pair to break it up and they went their separate ways.

Four minutes later, a Thomas Avenue daughter called police to complain that her mother had taken her cell phone and twisted her arm in the process. The mom explained to the police the girl was grounded and that she had to wrestle the phone away from her. Police advised the girl that she has to follow the rules of the house.

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