ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A woman was arrested on multiple charges early Tuesday morning after Ross County deputies responded to an abandoned vehicle blocking a roadway near the intersection of State Route 772 and Denver Road.
According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Morgan responded to the area at approximately 12:29 a.m. Nov. 3 after receiving a report of an abandoned vehicle in the roadway.
An investigation followed, resulting in the arrest of Samantha Howard, 42, who was taken into custody at approximately 2:43 a.m. and booked into the Ross County Jail at 3:04 a.m.
Howard faces several charges, including:
- Illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse into a detention or mental health facility, a third-degree felony.
- Receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony.
- Tampering with evidence, a fifth-degree felony.
- Theft without consent, a first-degree misdemeanor.
- Criminal trespass, a fourth-degree misdemeanor.
Jail records show Howard remained in custody at the Ross County Jail as of Wednesday, Nov. 4.
A $25,000 cash or surety bond is listed for the illegal conveyance charge. The remaining charges are listed with holder status.
The allegations are charges, and Howard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
