Scioto County Ohio Sheriff's Office

02/11/2026

Congratulations, Captain Danny Malone! 🎉

The Scioto County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the promotion of Danny Malone to the rank of Captain over our jail.

Captain Malone has dedicated 28 years of service to this agency and has built a well-rounded career across several areas of the office. He has worked patrol, served as a supervisor within the jail, worked as a detective, and contributed in maintenance. That range of experience gives him a deep understanding of how our office operates, and he brings it to this new role.

Danny's hard work, dedication, and commitment to the people of Scioto County have earned him this promotion. We're confident he will lead our Corrections Division with the same professionalism and integrity he has shown throughout his career.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Malone on this well-deserved achievement. Congratulations, Captain, and thank you for your continued service! 👏

28/10/2026

Thank you, Scioto County First Responders. 💙

Today is National First Responders Day, and we want to say thank you to everyone who answers the call in Scioto County.

To our deputies, corrections officers, dispatchers, and civilian staff, thank you for your professionalism and your service. To our partners in local police departments, fire departments, EMS, hospitals, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and every agency that works beside us, thank you for standing together when our community needs it most.

You work through holidays, nights, weekends, and storms. You leave your families to run toward the situations most people are told to avoid, and you carry what you see home with you. We see it, and we are grateful.

To the families who wait at home for them to come back safe, thank you too. Your sacrifice is part of this service.

If you see a first responder today, please take a moment to say thanks. It means more than you know.

22/10/2026

To the Residents of Clay Township,

I want to address a flyer that I've been told is being distributed in Clay Township. The flyer suggests that money paid for township deputy services could instead be used to hire a township worker, fix roads, repair culverts, or repair bridges. That is not accurate. Funds collected for a specific purpose must be spent on that purpose.

The flyer also contains other inaccurate or misleading statements. For example, the contract does not pay for deputy uniforms, and the level of coverage is an option selected by the township trustees.

What Clay Township receives

Two deputies are currently assigned specifically to Clay Township. Calls for service in the township have been steady:
1. 2024: 1,463 calls
2. 2025: 1,565 calls
3. 2026 (to date): 1,465 calls

What happens without township deputies

If Clay Township had no assigned deputies, a 9-1-1 call for a deputy would go to a "road deputy." Road deputies handle all calls outside the townships that have deputies assigned. At times, there may be only one or two road deputies covering the entire county. They also back up township deputies when those deputies are tied up on another call or need assistance. Without assigned deputies, response times in Clay Township could be longer.

I encourage residents to look at the facts and contact my office with any questions. We are glad to explain how the contract works and how it affects service in your community.

Scioto County Sheriff's Office
(740) 355-8261 | [email protected]

22/10/2026

🌟Press Release🌟

The Scioto County Sheriff's Office will host DEA Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Portsmouth, Ohio. Free and anonymous disposal.

21/10/2026

Press Release

The Scioto County Sheriff's Office will host DEA Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Portsmouth, Ohio. Free and anonymous disposal.

19/10/2026

🌟Press Release🌟

Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman reports that on October 17, 2026, the Sheriff's Office was notified of a potential threat involving Valley Local Schools. A report was taken, and detectives began an investigation.

16/10/2026

Now Hiring: Corrections Officers

Scioto County Sheriff's Office

Looking for a career in public service? The Scioto County Sheriff's Office is hiring Corrections Officers to join our team in Portsmouth. Help keep our jail safe, secure, and professionally run while building a stable career with your local community.

Minimum Requirements
1. At least 18 years of age
2. High school diploma or GED
3. U.S. citizen
4. Valid driver's license
5. Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
6. No disqualifying criminal history

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $20.09 – $23.67 per hour
1. Paid holidays
2. Vacation time
3. Sick leave
4. Health insurance
5. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
6. Paid training provided
7. Opportunities for advancement

Work Schedule
Corrections Officers work 8-hour shifts, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as our jail operates 24/7.

How to Apply

Starting your career with us is simple:
1. Download: Get the application at www.sciotocountysheriff.org.
2. Pick up in person: Applications are also available at our front desk.
3. Submit: Return your completed application to our main office, Monday–Friday, during regular business hours:
• 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Scioto County Sheriff's Office
1025 16th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Have Questions?
We're happy to help. For questions about the position or the application process, call (740) 355-8261 and ask for Chief Deputy Blaine Duduit.

05/10/2026

🌟 Press Release 🌟

Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman and Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer announced the arrests of a Huntington, West Virginia, man and a South Point, Ohio, woman following a drug investigation. During an October 4 traffic stop on State Route 823 in Lucasville, troopers seized approximately 5...

01/10/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: FAKE JURY DUTY, MISSING SUBPOENA CALLS, INVOLVEMENT IN A CRASH 🚨

The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls from across the county from residents advising that they have received scam calls from individuals claiming to be from the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. The employee’s names given thus far have been Captain Davis and Lieutenant Staten.

The callers advise of missing jury duty, failed to respond to a subpoena, involvement in a vehicle crash and etc. The caller threatens that a warrant will be issued if payment is not made.

How the Scam Works

1. The Claim: Callers impersonate law enforcement officers, U.S. Marshals, or court officials, stating you missed jury duty or failed to respond to a subpoena.
2. The Threat: The caller claims an active arrest warrant has been issued against you, but says you can "resolve" the warrant by paying an immediate fine over the phone.
3. The "Gag Order" Tactic: Callers often tell victims they are under a strict "gag order" and cannot discuss the call with family, friends, or law enforcement. This is an intimidation tactic designed to isolate you and prevent you from verifying the facts.
4. Demand for Untraceable Payment: They instruct you to pay using payment apps (Venmo, Cash App, Zelle), gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
Know the Facts
1. Courts Do Not Demand Phone Payments: Neither the Scioto County Common Pleas Courts nor the Sheriff’s Office will EVER call, text, or email demanding immediate payment to clear a warrant or fine.
2. Warrants Are Served in Person: Real arrest warrants are served in person—not settled over the phone or by electronic money transfer.
3. No Agency Accepts Gift Cards or Crypto: Government agencies will never request payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or digital payment apps.
4. No Verbal "Gag Orders": Law enforcement will never place you under a verbal "gag order" over the phone forbidding you from contacting local authorities or verifying information.

What You Should Do

1. Hang Up Immediately: Do not engage, argue, or confirm any personal details.
2. Never Send Money or Personal Information: Do not share your Social Security number, banking details, or purchase prepaid cards.
3. Verify Directly: If you are concerned about your jury status or an alleged warrant, hang up and call the Scioto County Clerk of Courts (740-355-8218) and give them the Case Number listed.
4. Report the Scam: Help protect others by reporting fraudulent calls to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or notifying local law enforcement.

Please share this notice with your friends, family, and neighbors—especially elderly community members who are frequently targeted by these tactics.

29/09/2026

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