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Two teens took off from a group home and tried to disappear into the hills. Deputies didn’t lose them for long. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called after two juveniles on probation walked away from a group home. Staff told officers the pair...

What started as a routine wake-up call inside a treatment facility quickly turned into threats, a standoff, and a taser deployment. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a local rehab facility after a client allegedly threatened to push a staff member down...

This could have ended a whole lot differently—but thanks to some sharp-eyed neighbors and quick action from Portsmouth Police, it didn’t. Around 1 a.m., a caller on 12th Street reported something that didn’t sit right—an elderly woman with a walker moving down the middle of the road, alone in the...

What started as a routine tax return has turned into an ongoing problem for employees at a Portsmouth tax office. Police were called to the H&R Block on Scioto Trail after workers reported a man repeatedly coming in and causing a scene. According to employees, the man had his taxes...

The federal government is moving toward automatically registering eligible young men for the Selective Service by December 2026, shifting that responsibility from individuals to the government through federal data matching. The Selective Service System says the change was mandated by the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, and the federal...

Unexpected expenses rarely wait for a convenient time. A sudden repair bill, a medical cost, or simply running short before payday can quickly throw off even a well-planned budget. In those moments, it’s easy to focus only on speed and grab the first option that promises quick relief. While payday...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 175 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Derrick L Armstrong Arrest Date: 04/08/2026 Charges: Parole Violation Michael Sampson Butcher Arrest Date: 04/08/2026 Charges: Theft (2 Counts) Todd L Carver Arrest Date: 04/06/2026 Charges: Probation...

A late-night 911 call filled with yelling turned into a Wet Portsmouth family blow-up that had deputies stepping in to keep the peace. At first, dispatch could only hear shouting, with someone in the background telling the caller to stop talking. Eventually, the situation came into focus — a woman...

What started as a child not wanting to go to school quickly turned into a neighborhood dispute that drew in deputies and child services. According to a report from the Portsmouth Police Department, a father called for help after an argument with neighbors who were concerned about how he was...

It started as a missing vehicle. Then it turned into something else entirely. Officers were called after a resident couldn’t find her car and feared it had been stolen. About 20 minutes later, the vehicle turned up parked in a different spot, bringing a quick sense of relief. But that...

A missing cellphone turned into a late-night mess involving a fight, a car crash, and two women sorting it out in a Marathon parking lot. Just before midnight, officers were called to the Marathon on Scioto Trail, where deputies were already on scene with two women who had been in...

It started with a life-changing phone call. By the time it was over, one man was out thousands — and another close call showed just how convincing these scams can be. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to two separate fraud complaints involving callers...

SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Scioto County is now searching for a new Dog Warden following the resignation of outspoken former warden Heather Stevens — a departure that has only intensified scrutiny on the county’s already strained animal control system. Stevens says she didn’t leave voluntarily. “I only resigned because I...

What started as a grab-and-go turned into a full-on takedown behind a Portsmouth grocery store. Police were called to Kroger on Gay Street after reports that two men dressed in black ran out of the store carrying a bag full of alcohol. Witnesses said the pair took off toward the...

He asked for something to eat. Minutes later, deputies were sorting out a situation that went well beyond a simple snack. According to a report from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called after a man allegedly walked into someone else’s home and started making himself a sandwich. The...

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 175 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Michael Sampson Butcher Arrest Date: 04/08/2026 Charges: Theft (2 Counts) Todd L Carver Arrest Date: 04/06/2026 Charges: Probation Violation Cameron Seth Cline Arrest Date: 04/07/2026 Charges: Failure...

A quiet Easter morning took a serious turn when a young child was found wandering alone outside a church — and it wasn’t the first time deputies had dealt with the situation this week. Just after 9 a.m., the pastor of Covenant Reformed Baptist Church on Grandview Avenue discovered a...

What started as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a whole lot of trouble for two people with a history of run-ins with the law. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol stopped a vehicle on State Route 104 Monday evening for traffic violations....

An overdose call at a local tanning salon highlights a growing reality—medical emergencies tied to drug use are happening in places most people wouldn’t expect. Employees called police after finding a woman unresponsive inside a tanning bed. Staff administered Narcan, and the woman regained consciousness—but then ran off, leaving her...

WEST PORTSMOUTH, OH — A late-night call for help led to an arrest after an elderly man reported being punched in the face and knocked to the ground. Scioto County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to West Portsmouth around 11:45 p.m. following a report of an assault involving an elderly victim....