Akron Man Charged with Felony Drug Possession After Ohio State Patrol Seizes $20K Worth of Meth in Scioto County

Scioto County became the focal point of a major drug seizure on Sunday when Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers stopped an Akron man, leading to felony drug charges. It was during a routine traffic stop on state Route 823 that the troopers encountered 33-year-old Antoine Phelps driving a 2024 Kia Sorento, originally from Kentucky.

The discovery was made shortly after noon, with troopers noticing cocaine residue conspicuously resting on the passenger seat. This incidental observation led to a thorough pat-down which, in turn yielded 200 grams of crystal methamphetamine snugly fitting in Phelps’ pocket – drugs with an estimated street value of $20,200. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s encounter, with Phelps has resulted in the suspect’s incarceration at the Scioto County Jail, facing grave penalties if convicted.

Phelps is looking at charges of possession of drugs – methamphetamine, and trafficking in drugs, both regarded as first-degree felonies under Ohio law. These charges could saddle him with up to 22 years behind bars and a hefty fine of up to $40,000. The arrest was not merely a capture of a man, but a snapshot of the persistent war against an epidemic that ravages communities, tearing at the fabric of our commonwealth with addiction and distress.

For those looking to view evidence of this ongoing battle, a photo of the seized drugs has been made available on the patrol’s official website, allowing the public to witness the material outcomes of law enforcement’s vigilance. The patrol has invited citizens and the media to view the evidence of Phelps’ arrest, providing a glimpse into the tangible consequences of this societal scourge, by visiting their site at

www.statepatrol.ohio.gov

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