PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Scioto County Grand Jury concluded its January sessions by issuing 17 indictments covering a range of offenses from drug charges to animal cruelty. Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced the indictments on February 21, revealing serious allegations that caught multiple individuals in its web.
Among those indicted, issues of escape were highlighted with two men facing serious allegations. Eric Bundey, 36, from New Boston and Christopher Lampkin, 46, of Portsmouth, have been formally charged with escape, pointing toward potentially severe breakdowns in regional security protocols.
Drug-related charges dominated the indictments with notable cases involving a wide array of substances from fentanyl-related compounds to traditional narcotics. Individuals like Curtis Sparks, 42, and Danny Long, 40, both residents of Portsmouth, face charges of aggravated drug possession among other serious allegations. Similarly, Melani Lott, 58, of Portsmouth and Barney Phillips, 44, of Otway were accused of serious drug possession and related offenses.
In the sphere of theft and fraud, the grand jury handed down several indictories. Notably, Chase Williamson, 28, of Hillsboro, faces a straightforward charge of theft, while Destiny Blanton, 35, also from Portsmouth, encounters a barrage of charges including theft from a person in a protected class, forgery, and misuse of credit cards.
The indictments were not limited to theft and drugs; other societal harms were addressed as well. Timothy McKinney, 37, from Portsmouth, faces a peculiar combination of charges including cruelty to companion animals and breaking and entering—a serious indication of broader criminal tendencies. Calvin Craft, 34, from Piketon, was indicted for passing bad checks, and Timothy Harmon, 43, also of Portsmouth, must now defend against charges of perjury.
These varied charges paint a troubling picture of criminal activities in Scioto County, signalling a robust response from local law enforcement and legal frameworks. As these individuals face their respective charges, the dynamics of these cases will unfold, offering a broader narrative on crime and justice in this Ohio community.
The courtroom dates will be pivotal for the accused to confront the charges brought against them. As this process moves forward, the implications for each defendant and for the community as a whole will come into sharper focus.
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