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Strangulation Arrest in West Portsmouth
1+ week, 4+ day ago (197+ words) Strangulation Arrest in West Portsmouth'Scioto County Daily News What began as a call about a woman refusing to move away from a vehicle in a parking lot quickly escalated into a serious domestic violence investigation. Scioto County Sheriff's deputies were…...
“Preacher” and “Snoop”? 911 Call For Interstate Stalking
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (222+ words) Preacher" and Snoop"? 911 Call For Interstate Stalking'Scioto County Daily News A pair of calls to Portsmouth police highlight the difficult line officers often walk when responding to situations involving fear, confusion, and possible mental health crises Just after noon, a…...
“I Shot Myself,” Text Sparks Emergency Response in Wheelersburg
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (151+ words) I Shot Myself," Text Sparks Emergency Response in Wheelersburg'Scioto County Daily News A concerning message sent to a home health nurse triggered a rapid response from Scioto County deputies Wednesday, after a patient claimed she had shot herself According to…...
Scioto County Teen Targeted in AI Sextortion Scam — What Parents Need to Know Right Now
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (237+ words) Scioto County Teen Targeted in AI Sextortion Scam " What Parents Need to Know Right Now'Scioto County Daily News A frightening case here in Scioto County is highlighting a growing and dangerous trend targeting teenagers online " and experts say it's happening…...
“We Could Fill A New Shelter Tomorrow”: New Dog Law Raises Big Question — Who Pays for It?
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (477+ words) SCIOTO COUNTY, OH " Almost everyone agrees Avery's Law is a good idea. Stricter rules for dangerous dogs. More accountability for owners. Fewer attacks. But as the law officially takes effect, county leaders are asking a much tougher question: Who's going…...
Busted! 03/20/26 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots
22+ hour, 11+ min ago (125+ words) The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 160 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrest Date: 03/17/2026 Charges: Theft Arrest Date: 03/17/2026 Charges: Failure to Appear; Issuance of Warrant Arrest Date: 03/19/2026 Charges: Possession of…...
1 Week After Domestic Violence Arrest, Woman Found Hiding Under Tarp During Protection Order Violation
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (472+ words) 1 Week After Domestic Violence Arrest, Woman Found Hiding Under Tarp During Protection Order Violation'Scioto County Daily News A domestic dispute turned into a strange game of hide-and-seek when deputies responding to a call discovered a suspect hiding under a tarp…...
Homeless Woman Ends Up In Jail After Speedway Incident
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (150+ words) Homeless Woman Ends Up In Jail After Speedway Incident'Scioto County Daily News What started as a complaint about a barefoot woman refusing to leave a Portsmouth gas station ended with an arrest just down the street. Officers were first called…...
Man Charged With Grooming, Sexual Imposition After Assault Reported by Students
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (269+ words) Man Charged With Grooming, Sexual Imposition After Assault Reported by Students'Scioto County Daily News A report from local students about an alleged sexual assault has led to grooming and sexual imposition charges against a Scioto County man According to police,…...
Mound Street Trouble Boils Over: Man Arrested After Weeks of Disturbances
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (201+ words) Mound Street Trouble Boils Over: Man Arrested After Weeks of Disturbances'Scioto County Daily News PORTSMOUTH " After weeks of complaints and repeated police calls, the ongoing problems on Mound Street finally led to an arrest. Neighbors say the troubled man at…...