PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced on November 12, 2024, that the Scioto County Grand Jury convened on November 1, 2024, and issued indictments for 14 individuals facing a range of charges. The indictments include cases related to drug trafficking, theft, firearm violations, and other criminal offenses.

The following individuals have been indicted:

  • Eric Keatin, 33, Lucasville, OH
    • Forgery
    • Receiving Stolen Property
    • Theft
  • Edward Seabolt, 47, Columbus, OH
    • Forgery
    • Receiving Stolen Property
    • Misdemeanor Theft
  • Richard Crabtree, 46, Lucasville, OH
    • Tampering with Evidence
    • Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle
    • Receiving Stolen Property
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
    • Possessing Drug Instruments
  • Bethany Sowards, 36, West Portsmouth, OH
    • Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound
    • Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound (3 Counts)
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
    • Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto Grounds of a Specified Governmental Facility
    • Tampering with Evidence
  • Corey Weaver, 23, Portsmouth, OH
    • Tampering with Evidence
    • Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound (2 Counts)
    • Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments
  • Anna Caudill, 33, Portsmouth, OH
    • Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto Grounds of a Specified Governmental Facility
    • Tampering with Evidence
    • Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound (2 Counts)
    • Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments
  • Enjoil Grassel, 37, Lucasville, OH
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
    • Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Brian Robertson, 57, Lucasville, OH
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
    • Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Antonio Gonzales, 29, Portsmouth, OH
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
    • Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Jonathan Penix, 37, Portsmouth, OH
    • Having Weapons While Under Disability
    • Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle
  • Davies Jackson, 56, Portsmouth, OH
    • Breaking and Entering
  • Micah Slusher, 34, Portsmouth, OH
    • Inducing Panic
    • Disrupting Public Services
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
    • Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound
    • Resisting Arrest
  • John New, 39, Dunlow, WV
    • Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
    • Having Weapons While Under Disability
    • Possession of Cocaine
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
  • Brittany Preece, 26, Fort Gay, WV
    • Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs
    • Possession of Cocaine
    • Aggravated Possession of Drugs

The charges reflect the range of criminal activity that the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office and local law enforcement are actively pursuing.

No further information on court dates or specific case details is currently available. The Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office encourages the public to report any relevant information that may assist in the ongoing investigations and legal proceedings.