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Cincinnati Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Drugs, Guns, and Money Seized

  • Writer: Scioto County Sheriff's Office
    Scioto County Sheriff's Office
  • Oct 29, 2025
  • 1 min read

NEWS RELEASE

October 27th, 2025



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


At approximately 4:43 p.m. on October 27th, 2025, task force officers assisted by Portsmouth Police Dept. SWAT executed a narcotics-related search warrant located at 1556 12th St., Portsmouth, Ohio.


Upon a search of the residence, officers seized approximately 390.81 grams of suspected fentanyl/opiates, 51.09 grams of suspected crack cocaine, one loaded firearm, digital scales, sandwich baggies, $1,673 cash, and additional evidence of drug trafficking.


Estimated street value of suspected drugs seized is $51,900. Twenty-eight-year-old Eric Tywan Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, was arrested and charged with Trafficking and Possession of Drugs, both felonies of the 1st degree.


Johnson was placed in the Scioto County Jail and is to be arraigned in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.


The case will eventually be forwarded to the Scioto County Prosecutor's Office to be presented to a Scioto County Grand Jury for the consideration of additional felony charges.


Sheriff Thoroughman and Chief Brewer request anyone wishing to leave drug information for the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force should phone the Task Force tip line at (740) 354-5656 or email

drugs@sciotocountysheriff.com. All information will be kept confidential and anonymous.

 
 
 

44 Comments


mf368385
6 days ago

Gracias por mantener informada a la comunidad con comunicados claros y oportunos. La transparencia y el trabajo conjunto de las autoridades son fundamentales para la seguridad pública. Incluso una film app podría ayudar a crear contenido educativo sobre prevención y concienciación. Excelente labor.

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Jun 10

The seizure of drugs, guns, and money is huge in Scioto County. It's reassuring to see the sheriff's office taking such strong action — what's the best resource for background check info in these situations? https://2d-to-3d.org

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CLAUDE JEANETTE
CLAUDE JEANETTE
Jun 09

I'll check the article title for language cues. The title uses "CCW" (Concealed Carry Weapon), so I'll match that terminology and reference the seizure details. Great to see Scioto County taking down drug dealers who are also carrying — between the drugs, guns, and cash they seized, this is exactly the kind of threat our neighborhoods need protect https://aiphotoonline.com

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