Chillicothe man arrested after police execute search warrant

On July 11, the Chillicothe Police Department executed a drug search warrant on North High Street.

During the search, officers allegedly seized 259 grams of cocaine, 103 grams of fentanyl, four firearms, cash and additional evidence indicative of drug trafficking activities.

Ronald Meadows, 53, of Chillicothe was arrested and charged with four counts of having weapons under disability; possession of cocaine; possession of a schedule substance; and trafficking drugs. Additional felony charges are possible pending lab results.

If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction, contact social worker Joanna Denny at (740) 656-1084 or email jdenny@isbh.org.

If you have tips on drug activity, wanted persons or any illegal activity in Chillicothe, call (740) 773-1191 or email crimetips@chillicotheoh.gov.

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