PORTSMOUTH: A man is in the Scioto County Jail on a felony drug trafficking charge.
Orenthial James Head was booked on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:17 p.m. The jail roster lists one charge: trafficking in drugs.
The roster does not say what drug or how much was involved, and it does not list a bond. Head remains in the Scioto County Jail.
Quick facts
- Name: Orenthial James Head
- Booked: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
- Charge: Trafficking in drugs
- Held at: Scioto County Jail, Portsmouth
Charges are allegations, and Head is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
We are reaching out for more information and will update this story as details become available.
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