PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced today that the May term of the Scioto County Grand Jury convened on August 16, 2024, and returned a total of 24 indictments. The indicted individuals face a range of serious charges, including drug offenses, theft, and violent crimes.
Among those indicted:
- Carlton Gaines, 54, Portsmouth, OH
Charged with Breaking and Entering and Safecracking. - Sebron Gooding, 33, Chesapeake, VA
Indicted for Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Aggravated Possession of Drugs, and Receiving Stolen Property. - Jerry Nixon, 32, Norfolk, VA
Faces charges of Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Aggravated Possession of Drugs, and Receiving Stolen Property. - Aireon Valentine, 32, Portsmouth, VA
Indicted on charges including Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Aggravated Possession of Drugs, and Receiving Stolen Property. - Marissa Mandelka, 27, Proctorville, OH
Charged with Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, and Aggravated Possession of Drugs. - Jwan Brown, 41, Detroit, MI
Indicted for Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, and Aggravated Possession of Drugs. - Christopher Harris, 22, Huntington, WV
Faces charges of Trafficking in Marihuana and Possession of Marihuana. - Eugene Ware, 24, Huntington, WV
Indicted for Trafficking in Marihuana and Possession of Marihuana. - Je’Vaunte West, 29, Dayton, OH
Charged with Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, and Trafficking in Cocaine (2 Counts). - Edgar Hernandez, 23, Columbus, OH
Faces multiple charges including Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, and Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound. - Marlene Perez, 26, Columbus, OH
Indicted for Trafficking in Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, and Aggravated Possession of Drugs. - Rachel Elliot, 18, Minford, OH
Charged with Felonious Assault (3 Counts) and Endangering Children (4 Counts). - Hunter Sturgill, 18, Minford, OH
Faces charges of Felonious Assault (3 Counts) and Endangering Children (4 Counts). - Jacob Griffin, 29, Portsmouth, OH
Indicted for Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Heroin, and Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments. - Jeffrey Jones, 61, Portsmouth, OH
Charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs and Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. - David Gallion, 45, Franklin Furnace, OH
Faces charges of Aggravated Possession of Drugs and Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. - Brandi Bricker, 38, Portsmouth, OH
Indicted for Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer, Obstructing Official Business, and Tampering with Evidence. - Jonathan Byers, 48, New Boston, OH
Charged with Failure to Verify Address. - Jason Armstrong, 36, Portsmouth, OH
Faces charges of Receiving Stolen Property. - Matthew Sanders, 47, Portsmouth, OH
Indicted for Aggravated Possession of Drugs. - Alex Blackburn, 31, Huntington, WV
Charged with Identity Fraud. - Larry Frye, 45, Portsmouth, OH
Faces charges of Felonious Assault.