A rehab patient was left with no place to go after leaving a local facility.  Just after 4 pm, Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a complaint involving a patient. Counselors at the facility said the patient’s parole officer had advised them he would issue a warrant for their arrest if they allowed the patient ..read more

“People are concerned that these individuals are putting themselves before the progress of the community. Being on council really messes with people’s minds, I suppose.”  Sean Dunne had harsh words for the four Portsmouth City Council representatives who voted him out of the Mayor’s Office back in January.   The First Ward Council Representative is still ..read more

To quote everyone’s mom, “This is why we can’t have nice things.”  Officials have been spending a lot of effort and money improving Portsmouth Parks, but some people just don’t appreciate the effort.   Portsmouth officials are asking for help finding a metal park bench that went missing from York Park. The park bench weighs approximately ..read more

Portsmouth Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 2200 block of Thomas Avenue just after noon.  They took one of the drivers into custody after learning he was using false identification documents and had an open warrant.   Officers took information for a crash report since it was a private property crash. They booked James ..read more

Stolen Car Spotted at Burger King  Around 7 am, Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies told Portsmouth Police a caller had spotted a man in a vehicle he’d reported as stolen earlier. However, the stolen silver car had been spray-painted black.   The caller said the man left heading east.   Portsmouth Police searched the area but were unable ..read more

Troubling data from the state about several Portsmouth nursing homes.   Three of the four facilities listed on the state's new Nursing Home Quality Navigator scored only 1 out of 5 stars.  The Nursing Home Quality Navigator factors in health and safety violation, staffing, and family and resident satisfaction scores.   Here's how they ranked  Rosemount Pavillion ..read more

Portsmouth Police responded to a call at around 8:30 pm stating that 5 people were actively involved in a street fight on Mabert Road. Upon arrival, PPD stated that they discovered a victim lying in the street. The victim stated that his assailant had fled the scene. The medics checked him out for rib pain ..read more

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 150 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction.  All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. CRABTREE CRYSTAL R Arrest Date: 03/06/27 Charges: Theft GALLOWAY CRAIG Arrest Date: 03/06/27 Charges: Disorderly Conduct, Probation Violation HERNANDEZ - DIAZ JOSE Arrest Date: 03/06/27 Charges: Disorderly Conduct IRVIN STACEY NATHANIEL Arrest Date: 03/06/27 Charges: Probation ..read more

The Portsmouth man whose bad behavior over New Year’s Weekend resulted in 9 police calls in a week was indicted by the Scioto County Grand Jury on charges of kidnapping, strangulation, and domestic violence during its latest session.   If you’ll recall Back on January 1, officers responded to a 3rd Street home for a report ..read more

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 148 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction.  All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty. DAVIS RANDI LYNN Arrest Date: 03/01/2024 Charges: Failure to Appear; Trafficking in Drugs containing cocaine GROOMS MICHEAL LEE Arrest Date: 03/01/2024 Charges: Failure to stop after an accident MESSER MELISSA Arrest Date: 03/02/2024 Charges ..read more