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DAYTON MAN ARRESTED ON MAJOR FELONY DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING STATE ROUTE 104 TRAFFIC STOP

Writer: Scioto County Sheriff's Office
Scioto County Sheriff's Office
Aug 25
1 min read

NEWS RELEASE

August 25th, 2026

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PORTSMOUTH, OH – Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman and Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer announce the arrest of a Dayton, Ohio man on multiple felony drug charges following an investigation conducted by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force in coordination with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.


As part of the ongoing investigation, on Monday, August 24, 2026, at approximately 10:56 p.m., Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on State Route 104 in Lucasville, Ohio, for traffic violations. During the stop, law enforcement seized approximately 41 grams of suspected fentanyl and approximately 33 grams of suspected crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of $9,013.


Arrested was Shannon Smyth, 48, of Dayton, Ohio. Smyth was charged with:

1. Two (2) counts of Trafficking in Drugs (Felonies of the 1st Degree)

2. Two (2) counts of Possession of Drugs (Felonies of the 1st Degree)


Smyth was incarcerated in the Scioto County Jail and is scheduled for arraignment in Portsmouth Municipal Court at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The case will be forwarded to the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office to be presented to a Scioto County Grand Jury for consideration of additional felony charges.


Tip Information

Chief Brewer and Sheriff Thoroughman request that anyone with information related to drug activity contact the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force.

Tip Line: (740) 354-3784 (DRUG)

All information provided to the Task Force will be kept confidential and anonymous.

 
 
 

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Oct 04

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TAO WANG
Oct 03

The seizure amounts stand out: roughly 41 grams of suspected fentanyl alongside 33 grams of crack cocaine, yet the estimated street value is only about $9,000. That seems low given how potent and dangerous fentanyl is, which makes me wonder how such valuations are calculated and whether they reflect bulk pricing rather than retail. It also raises a question about how the two first-degree trafficking and possession counts will be weighed at the grand jury stage.

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Sep 26

Traffic stops can sometimes lead to significant investigations, Men’s Black Suede Jacket and this case, involving major felony drug charges, highlights the importance of thorough law enforcement procedures. As the legal process moves forward, the facts and evidence should be carefully examined through the appropriate judicial process.

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