3 arrested after Chillicothe Police Department executes drug-related search warrant

On May 22, members of the Chillicothe Police Department executed a narcotics-related search warrant on East 7th Street as a result of a several months-long investigation.

The Chillicothe Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) was called in to help execute this search warrant.

Upon entry, several subjects were located inside to include three minor children ranging from 8 months old to 15 years old.

After occupants were detained, a search of the residence allegedly yielded approximately over 80 grams of suspected fentanyl, approximately five grams of crack cocaine and approximately five grams of methamphetamine.

A blender with suspected fentanyl was also allegedly discovered and seized from the residence in a bedroom belonging to residents Andy and Chelsea Weaver.

Mr. Weaver allegedly admitted to using the blender to "cut" the fentanyl at the residence where his children and grandchildren also resided. Fentanyl is a very dangerous and potent synthetic opioid that if consumed could result in death.

Mr. Weaver and Mrs. Weaver were both charged at the scene for three counts of child endangerment and transported to the Ross County Jail.

Another occupant inside the residence, Mark Melott, was found hiding in a bathroom of the residence. He was arrested and charged with possession of drugs and taken to the Ross County Jail.

Suspected narcotics are being sent to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations Crime Lab for testing. Additional charges will be filed upon receipt of lab results.