Troopers seize more than $146K worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Scioto County

Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol filed felony drug charges against a man from Detroit following a traffic stop in Scioto County on Wednesday. During the traffic stop, troopers allegedly seized over $146,000 worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Shortly after 4 p.m. on Nov. 27, troopers stopped a rented 2023 GMC Yukon with a state of Washington registration for a moving violation on state Route 823. While interacting with the driver, Trevon K. Parker, 26, troopers allegedly observed cocaine residue on the passenger seat.

A consent to search was granted by the driver, which allegedly revealed three pounds of crystal methamphetamine and 70 grams of fentanyl worth approximately $146,662.

Parker was arrested and taken to the Scioto County Jail on charges of possession of drugs – schedule I or II substance, a first-degree felony. If convicted, he could face up to 11 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

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