Portsmouth man arrested on first-degree felony drug charges

Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer and Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced that a Portsmouth man was arrested on drug charges after an investigation conducted by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force.

At approximately 3:34 p.m. on Nov. 3, task force officers, assisted by Portsmouth Police Dept. SWAT, executed a narcotics-related search warrant at the residence of John Wallington, 62, of Portsmouth. 

Upon a search of the residence, officers allegedly seized approximately 81.73 grams of suspected fentanyl/opiates, 9.39 grams of suspected crack cocaine, five loaded firearms, digital scales, baggies, $3,801 cash and additional evidence of drug trafficking. Estimated street value of suspected drugs allegedly seized is $10,963.

Wallington was arrested and charged with trafficking and possession of drugs, both felonies of the first degree.

Chief Brewer and Sheriff Thoroughman would like to thank the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force for their assistance with the warrant execution.