A Portsmouth man is facing felony drug charges after investigators with the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at his residence Wednesday evening.
According to a news release from the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force, investigators, assisted by the Portsmouth Police Department SWAT Team, conducted a narcotics-related search warrant at a residence on 3rd Street in Portsmouth on July 1 at approximately 5:00 p.m.
During the search, officers reportedly seized approximately 12 grams of suspected cocaine, digital scales, $2,530 in cash, and other items believed to be associated with drug trafficking activity.
Roger Jones, 71, of Portsmouth, was taken into custody at the scene. He has been charged with Trafficking in Drugs and Possession of Drugs, both third-degree felonies under Ohio law.
Jones was booked into the Scioto County Jail and was scheduled to appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court for arraignment on July 2. Authorities stated the case will be forwarded to the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office for presentation to a Scioto County Grand Jury, where additional felony charges may be considered.
The investigation was conducted by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force with assistance from the Portsmouth Police Department SWAT Team.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
