PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office announced the results of the January term of the grand jury on February 28, 2025. Twelve individuals were indicted on various charges, including felonious assault, drug possession, and domestic violence.
Christian Tyler, 30, of Columbus, was indicted on two counts of felonious assault. Johnny Shane Warner, 51, of Portsmouth, faces charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a fentanyl-related compound, aggravated possession of drugs, and tampering with evidence.
Samantha Sheets, 38, from Lucasville, was indicted for illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto the grounds of a specified governmental facility and aggravated possession of drugs. Martin Horsley, 33, of West Portsmouth, is charged with felonious assault, aggravated assault, and two counts of assault.
David Rissell, 25, of McDermott, received indictments for felonious assault, aggravated assault, and two counts of assault. Tray Banks, 32, of Sciotoville, was charged with felonious assault, having weapons while under disability, tampering with evidence, aggravated menacing, and domestic violence.
Earl Evans, 45, of Portsmouth, faces charges of strangulation and domestic violence. Jesse Parker, 41, and Shane Stone, 53, both from Portsmouth, were each indicted on charges of violating a protection order.
Tyler Burchett, 33, of Minford, was indicted on charges of strangulation and domestic violence. Davies Jackson, 57, of Portsmouth, faces charges including telecommunications fraud, theft, and misdemeanor theft. Terry Hall, 64, of Chillicothe, was indicted for aggravated possession of drugs and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia.