Fentanyl, Meth, Coke, Fugitives Seized in Minford Raid
Officers seized fentanyl, meth, and cocaine during a Wednesday afternoon raid in Minford, plus they managed to catch four wanted fugitives.
According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman and Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer, it all went down just before 2 pm at a home on Lucasville Minford Road.
Members of the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crimes Task Force teamed up with parole and probation officers, the US Marshall’s Fugitive Task Force, and Portsmouth SWAT to raid the home.
Investigators discovered fentanyl, meth, and cocaine valued at almost $27,000 in the home, along with $1,000 in cash.
They also found three wanted men and a woman with a warrant in connection with a shocking crime against a minor.
Police arrested:
Brian Garrett Mann, 39, of Minford, on an open warrant for domestic violence. Mann spent two days in the Scioto County Jail and was then released per the court.
Kaleb Andrew Hitchcock, 24, of Minford, was arrested on charges of probation violation and failure to appear. This was Hitchcock’s 14th trip to the Scioto County Jail. Previous charges include drug possession, multiple probation violations, violating a protection order, and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Kyle Hitchcock, 31, of Minford, was booked for probation violation. This was his 8th time behind bars at the Scioto County Jail. His previous charges included multiple charges of probation violation, illegal manufacture of drugs, driving under a suspended license, contempt, theft, and grand theft. He was released from prison in 2021 after serving time on drug and burglary charges.
Police also arrested Jessica Elizabeth Jones, 31, Lucasville, Ohio, for an open Pike County warrant connected to charges of Disseminating Matter Harmful to a Juvenile. Jones was released on parole in December 2022.
Sheriff Thoroughman said the investigation is still active, and additional evidence will be presented to a Scioto County Grand Jury at a later date. More charges may be filed at that time.
Sheriff Thoroughman would like to thank all of the agencies involved in this operation for their assistance and the continued opportunity to work jointly.
Sheriff Thoroughman said anyone wishing to leave drug information for the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crime Task Force should phone the Task Force tip line at (740) 354-5656 or email [email protected]. All information will be kept confidential and anonymous.
