CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The Circleville Police Department announced the arrest of John Graves following a domestic violence incident and subsequent search warrant execution.

Initial Arrest and Charges:

  • Officers responded to a domestic situation on February 7th at 682 East Mound Street.
  • John Graves was apprehended and charged with:
    • Two counts of Domestic Violence
    • Strangulation
    • Two counts of Assault
    • Obstruction of Official Business

Search Warrant and Seizure:

  • A search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence.
  • The search uncovered:
    • 11 firearms
    • Methamphetamine
    • Drug paraphernalia
    • Currency
    • Prescription pills
    • Stolen property, including items belonging to the state prison system and a deputy sheriff

Additional Charges:

  • Mr. Graves faces additional charges due to the seized items:
    • Weapons Under Disability
    • Possession of Methamphetamine
    • Possession of Xanax
    • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
    • Multiple counts of Receiving Stolen Property
MUGSHOT: John Graves

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