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Caped Burglar Steals Panties, Bras From Dollar General

Dollar General · Scioto County

Caped Burglar Steals Panties, Bras From Dollar General

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WEST PORTMOUTH, OHIO (WOWK) -- A caped man broke through the door of the West Portsmouth Dollar General early Sunday morning and left behind a trail of broken glass, blood and women's undergarments. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman issued a press release Tuesday morning about the bizarre break-in. Sheriff Thoroughman said his 911 communication center received a call on Sunday, June 1, at 6:59 a.m. from an employee of the Dollar General at…See the Story

Three Child Sexual Abuse Cases Reported

Guadalajara, Mexico · Guadalajara

Three Child Sexual Abuse Cases Reported

Area law enforcement officials are investigating multiple, unrelated cases of sexual abuse involving minors, exposing an alarming See the Story

Couple from California is first to paddle Ohio River Way as it becomes a National Water Trail - NKyTribune

Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth

Couple from California is first to paddle Ohio River Way as it becomes a National Water Trail - NKyTribune

Lea and Chris set out from Portsmouth, Ohio, expecting to paddle, unplug, and spend time in the small towns tucked along the riverbanks. But halfway through their trip, the news came in: the Ohio River Way had just been named a National Water Trail. Without planning it, they had become the first paddlers to experience the route under its new designation. Chris and Lea were first to travel Ohio River Way’s National Water Trail (Photo provided) “W…Read Article

🚨”Menace on the Move!” Career Criminal Busted After Wild Night of Window-Banging and Warrants🚨

A local man with a rap sheet longer than a CVS receipt is back behind bars after a bizarre early-morning incident sentCVS · Scioto County Read Article

County May Tap Opioid Settlement Funds to Finish MARCS Tower Project

A vital upgrade to Scioto County’s emergency communications system is hitting bedrock—literally—and the unexpected costScioto County · Scioto County Read Article

Busy Day in Scioto County: First Responders on Their Toes

Emergency services in Scioto County, Ohio faced a wide variety of calls ranging from domestic complaints to traffic incidentsScioto County · Scioto County Read Article

Formula Heist Strikes Again: Thieves Target Baby Formula in Growing Retail Crime Trend

At 9 a.m., Kroger employees alerted police after spotting a man dressed in black stealing baby formula and soda.Kroger · Scioto County Read Article

“Where’s My Husband?” Portsmouth Woman Panics—The Answer Highlights the Importance of Communication and Compassionate Care

A Portsmouth woman woke up to what she feared was a nightmare—her 74-year-old husband had vanished.Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

Man Jailed After Assault

An afternoon altercation ended in handcuffs for one man after police quickly tracked down the suspect and made an arrest.Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

Busted! 06/12/25 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – Scioto County Mugshots

The Scioto County Jail is currently housing 176 inmates. An arrest is not a conviction.Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

20 New Scioto County Grand Jury Indictments

Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor, announced that the Scioto County Grand Jury met and returned 20 Public Indictments. An Indictment is not a conviction. All Defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows: William Wolfe, 31 Portsmouth, Ohio, was indicted on: Failure to Appear as Required […]Portsmouth, Ohio · Portsmouth Read Article

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