ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — In response to community concerns, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office and the US-23 Pipeline Major Crimes Task Force conducted increased enforcement efforts from Thursday, January 26 to Saturday, January 28, 2023. Over the three-day period, 40 traffic stops were made resulting in 6 citations for driving under suspension and 6 people being arrested on active arrest warrants.
During a traffic stop on US-23 near Trego Creek Rd on Friday, January 27, a deputy and K-9 Garka discovered approximately 275 grams of suspected Fentanyl, Heroin, and Crack Cocaine in the vehicle. A passenger in the vehicle, 19-year-old Kayvonn Lawrence from Euclid, OH, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and later charged with felonious assault, resisting arrest, and obstructing official business after resisting deputies at the jail. One deputy was injured during the altercation but has since returned to work. Their name and the extent of injuries were not released by the sheriff’s office.
The public is encouraged to report any drug or criminal activity by calling the US-23 Major Crimes Task Force at 740-775-1208 or submitting a tip online at www.rosssheriff.com by clicking on “submit a tip.”