Area News
Missing mans believed to have been recovered
Officers from the Portsmouth Police Department have located remains, believed to be that of a 57 year old man who was reported missing to Portsmouth Police on Friday, June 28, 2019. Terry Cupp was last seen around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, in the area of the intersection of 9th Street and Chillicothe Street…
Read MorePike County Sheriff indicted on 16 charges
A grand jury has indicted the sheriff of Pike County, Ohio for theft, tampering with evidence, and other charges. The 16-count indictment was filed Friday in the Pike County Court of Common Pleas. Sheriff Charles Reader is facing several different charges – both felonies and misdemeanors – including seven counts of conflict of interest. The…
Read MoreUndercover Drug Operation
Undercover Drug Operation After a lengthy investigation, Detectives with the F.A.D.E. Drug Task Force made an additional crystal methamphetamine drug trafficking arrest in Russell, KY. On June 26th, 2019 F.A.D.E. Detectives purchased crystal methamphetamine in an apartment located at 415 Etna Street. A warrant was then executed in the apartment by F.A.D.E Detectives,the Russell Police…
Read MoreIndictments
SHANE A. TIEMAN PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SCIOTO COUNTY, OHIO June 21, 2019 PRESS RELEASE Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the January term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on June 21 and returned _28 __Public Indictments. The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows: BRIAN KEITH…
Read MoreScioto County Common Pleas Indictmens
SHANE A. TIEMAN PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SCIOTO COUNTY, OHIO June 14, 2019 PRESS RELEASE Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the January term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on June 14 and returned _33 __Public Indictments. There was 1 No Bill. The Defendants Indicted are charged…
Read MoreOtway Couple Arrested in Connection with a missing baby
Single Fatal Crash
The Portsmouth Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 6:50 p.m. on June 10, 2019. The crash happened on Gallia Pike approximately a quarter mile north of Ironton Ave., in Green Township. The drive, Clara R. Clermont, age 38 of Ironton, Ohio, was driving a maroon 2001…
Read MoreUndercover Drug Investigation & Arrest
Undercover Drug Investigation & Arrest Detectives with the F.A.D.E. Drug Task Force completed a crystal methamphetamine drug trafficking investigation in Russell, Kentucky. Multiple undercover drug purchases were made by F.A.D.E. Detectives during the course of the investigation. F.A.D.E. detectives obtained multiple warrants for Garri CAREY who resides at 201 ½ Etna Street in Russell, KY.…
Read MoreNew Boston discusses village improvements, stray cats
New Boston discusses village improvements, stray cats By Derrick C. Parker Scioto Voice Writer The New Boston Village Council had a number of discussions last Tuesday evening. Among them were in depth discussions about proposed village improvements and a problematic number of stray cats. “Our finances are in excellent condition,” said Village Councilman Dan…
Read MoreWHO officially deems ‘gaming disorder’ an illness
WHO officially deems ‘gaming disorder’ an illness By Derrick C. Parker Scioto Voice Writer The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially added gaming disorder to the list of modern diseases. Last June, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) added gaming addiction under its section of potentially harmful technology related behaviors, which also includes too…
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