Chillicothe drug bust turns up fentanyl, cocaine and guns

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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) – The Chillicothe Police Department conducted a drug bust on Thursday, leading to one arrest.

According to a release from the department, officers searched a residence on North High Street, and seized 259 grams of cocaine and 103 grams of fentanyl. Police said they also found four firearms, cash and evidence that points toward drug trafficking activities. 

Chillicothe police arrested Ronald Meadows, 52, for drug trafficking, possession of cocaine and a scheduled substance, and four counts of having weapons under disability. The department said additional felony charges are possible, pending lab results.

Multiple other drug arrests have taken place in Chillicothe this year, including three arrested in May after officers found crack cocaine, meth and fentanyl in their home.

Police encourage people to come forward with any tips about drug activity, wanted persons or illegal activity by calling 740-773-1191 or emailing crimetips@chillicotheoh.gov. Anyone suffering from addiction is encouraged to contact Chillicothe social worker Joanna Denny for help at 740-656-1084 or by emailing jdenny@isbh.org.