Preece, Tonya M

Tonya M. Preece, a white female born July 6, 1978, was booked on August 3, 2026, at 10:56 AM in connection with a case involving illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse in a detention facility, in the jurisdiction of the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Preece is described as 5’06” tall, weighing 250 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Name: Preece, Tonya M

Race: WHITE

Gender: FEMALE

Date of Birth: 7/6/1978

Hair Color: BROWN

Eye Color: BLUE

Height: 5’06”

Weight: 250 lbs

Booking Date: 8/3/2026 10:56 AM

Arrest Date: 8/3/2026 10:58 AM

Arresting Agency: ROSS CO.

Charges: ILLEGAL CONVEYANCE OF DRUGS OF ABUSE _ DETENTION M

About This Booking Record

Illegal Conveyance of Drugs

Illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse into a detention facility (Ohio Revised Code §2921.36) involves bringing prohibited controlled substances into a jail, prison, or similar facility. It is a felony.

Ross County

Jurisdiction: Bookings attributed to Ross County are processed through the Ross County Jail in Chillicothe, Ohio. Misdemeanor cases are generally heard in the Chillicothe Municipal Court, while felony matters proceed to the Ross County Court of Common Pleas.


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