SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced that the January term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met Feb. 6 and returned 15 public indictments. Those indicted include: Austin Arnold, 32, of Lucasville, who was charged with harassment with a bodily substance. Jeremiah Baker, 23, of Lucasville, who was charged with […]
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Portsmouth woman arrested after drug task force seizes fentanyl, crack cocaine
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Portsmouth woman was arrested Monday on felony drug charges following an investigation by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force, according to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman and Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer. At approximately 11:51 a.m. Feb. 23, task force officers executed narcotics-related search warrants at the home of 39-year-old […]
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Another bomb threat hits Huntington Local Schools; parents demand more security
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Huntington Local Schools was placed on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning after another bomb threat was called in to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, marking the latest in a series of threats targeting the district. In a statement posted to social media, the district said the sheriff’s office received the threat […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – February 23, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 17 incidents on February 23, 2026, ranging from multiple motor vehicle accidents on icy roadways to disorderly conduct calls, warrant arrests, and assault complaints. Notable incidents included a livestock trailer accident on US-35 with injuries, a protection order violation in Bainbridge, and several traffic stops resulting in arrests. […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – February 23, 2026
On February 23, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 18 incidents throughout the day and evening. The calls ranged from traffic stops and motor vehicle accidents to criminal trespass, theft, domestic violence, and warrant arrests. Notable incidents included a domestic restraint call with an arrest, a shoplifting complaint at Walmart, a semi-truck accident, and […]
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Circleville Police Calls for Service – Feb. 23, 2026
The Circleville Police Department responded to 38 calls for service on February 23, 2026. Notable incidents included a domestic disturbance, a theft report, a warrant service attempt, and a fire mutual aid request. Officers also handled multiple parking complaints, probation complaints, and property-related calls throughout the day. At 12:26 a.m. on Renick Avenue, officers attempted […]
