CIRCLEVILLE – Circleville police department reports that during St Patricks day they and Circleville Probation conducted a drug interdiction throughout the city that resulted in several arrests.
According to the Circleville Police department on March 17, 2022, St. Patrick’s Day, the Circleville Police Department, and the Circleville Municipal Court Probation Department conducted drug interdiction throughout the city.During the operation several arrests were made. Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Crack Cocaine as well as drug paraphernalia and items associated with drug trafficking.
In total 25 traffic stops, 6 warrant arrests, and a residential search was conducted during today’s operation. The following individuals were arrested and or criminally charged:
Cody Brent – Felony 5 Possession of Narcotics
Kasey Rice – Felony 5 Possession of Narcotics
Allison Lawler – Warrant Arrest for Child Support
Dexter Carothers – Felony 5 Possession of Narcotics
Michael Eversole – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Jerry Johnson – Warrant Arrest for Failure to Appear and Felony 5 Possession of Narcotics
Johnny Brewer – Warrant arrest for Failure to Appear
Troy Pennington – Warrant Arrest for Assault
Mark Christman Jr – Warrant Arrest for Child Support
Chance Roese – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
These arrests are part of a larger investigation and additional criminal charges, and arrest are expected. Illegal drugs are a problem nationwide as well as our community. Anyone with information about the trafficking or sales of illegal narcotics are encouraged to provide tips by calling the Drug Tip Line 740-477-DRUG (3784) or emailing [email protected]. You can remain anonymous when leaving a tip on the Drug Tip Line.
