PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Portsmouth man was arrested on drug charges following a Southern Ohio Drug Task Force investigation, officials reported.
On November 3, task force officers, assisted by Portsmouth Police Department SWAT, executed a narcotics-related search warrant at 1822 Dexter Ave., the residence of John Wallington, 62.
Deputies seized approximately 81.73 grams of suspected fentanyl/opiates, 9.39 grams of suspected crack cocaine, five loaded firearms, digital scales, baggies, $3,801 in cash, and other evidence linked to drug trafficking. The estimated street value of the drugs was $10,963.
Wallington was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and possession. He is being held in Scioto County Jail and is scheduled for arraignment in Portsmouth Municipal Court on November 4 at 9 a.m.
Officials stated that the case will be forwarded to the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of additional felony charges by a grand jury.
