Executive Summary
- The Jefferson County Grand Jury returned indictments against three individuals on Wednesday.
- Quasean Townsend faces charges for cocaine trafficking and possession of fentanyl following a police raid in Mingo Junction.
- Nizjee Feaster was indicted for improper discharge of a firearm and felony assault.
- Dustin Shane Crokie faces charges of rape and unlawful sexual misconduct with a minor.
The Jefferson County Grand Jury in Ohio has returned indictments against three individuals—Quasean Townsend, Nizjee Feaster, and Dustin Shane Crokie—on a range of serious charges including drug trafficking, firearm offenses, and sexual misconduct. The indictments were formally announced on Wednesday following the grand jury’s review of evidence presented by prosecutors.
According to court documents, Quasean Townsend faces four felony counts involving the possession of cocaine, possession of a fentanyl-related compound, and two counts of trafficking in cocaine. Law enforcement officials stated that these charges resulted from a search warrant executed on December 11 at a residence on the 2800 block of Wilson Avenue in Mingo Junction.
Prosecutors reported that Nizjee Feaster, a resident of Wintersville, was indicted on two felonies. The charges include a second-degree felony for improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation or school safety zone, stemming from an incident in July. Additionally, Feaster faces a felony count of assault related to an altercation that occurred in late December.
Dustin Shane Crokie, of Brilliant, was indicted on three counts, including charges of rape and unlawful sexual misconduct with a minor. The indictment released on Wednesday also indicates that Crokie faces a misdemeanor charge for violating a protection order.
Procedural Next Steps
The return of these indictments signifies that the grand jury has found sufficient probable cause to proceed with criminal prosecutions. The cases will now move to the Court of Common Pleas, where the defendants will face arraignment and subsequent trial proceedings. As the judicial process moves forward, the court will determine scheduling for future hearings. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
