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Jessica Groves testifies
Jessica Groves takes the stand in her defense as the first witness called by Shawn Stratton
Read MoreDaniel Groves testifies
Daniel Groves testifies he had had absolutely no role in the death of Dylan’s death, only hiding the body of the 2 month old infant.
Read MoreDetective Jodi Conkel testifies in Groves murder trial
Scioto County Sheriff’s Detective Jodi Conkel describes her interaction with defendant Daniel Groves as to the location of Dylan Groves body. After lying to Detective Conkel previously about the location , Groves later guided law enforcement to the 30 foot deep well where he had disposed of Dylan’s lifeless body.
Read MoreDevastating day of physical evidence presented
Devastating day of physical evidence presented Details of body discovery and autopsy results provide drama on day four By Bill Shope Scioto Voice Writer The drama that began on Wednesday’s testimony carried over into day four of the murder trial of Daniel and Jessica Groves, as emotional testimony fiiled the courtroom from almost…
Read MoreTWO ARRESTED ON GUN CHARGES
Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini and Interim Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer announce that two men have been arrested for a weapon offense in Portsmouth. On January 6, 2020 at approximately 2:50p.m., officers with the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force along with members of Portsmouth P.D. Swat and a Portsmouth P.D. Canine assisted…
Read MoreEmotional testimony marks fourth day of Groves trial
Physical evidence expected to be produced Thursday By Bill Shope Scioto Voice Writer It was a mix of detail oriented, emotional and tense testimony during the third day of the Groves murder trial taking place in the Scioto County Common Pleas courtroom of Judge Mark Kuhn. The testimony presented also…
Read MoreDay 1; Jury seated in Groves’ murder trial
Two defendants, Jessica Groves and her husband, Daniel Groves both stand charged with aggravated murder in the death of their son, 2-month old Dylan Groves. The pair also face numerous other counts, including charges stemming from January, 2019 through June 11th, 2019. Those charges include murder, kidnapping, child endangerment, tampering with evidence, interference with…
Read MoreScioto County Indictments
SHANE A. TIEMAN PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SCIOTO COUNTY, OHIO December 6, 2019 PRESS RELEASE Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the September term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on December 6 and returned _32 __Public Indictments and __2__Secret Indictments. The Defendants Indicted are charged as…
Read MoreHaney charged with attempted unlawful conduct with a minor
On Tuesday, at approximately 1439 hours, officers of the New Boston Police Department assisted by investigators of the Scioto County Prosecutors Office arrested David L. Haney, 44, of Wheelersburg Ohio. The arrest was part of a joint operation with ICAC (The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force). Haney is accused of soliciting an undercover officer…
Read More2020 Dog and Kennel licenses available for purchase
Scioto County Auditor David L. Green announces that 2020 dog and kennel licenses are now available for purchase The fee is $12.00 per dog for an Annual license, $36.00 per dog for a three year licenses and 120.00 per dog for a permanent license. Annual kennel licenses are available to qualifying applicants…
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