CHILLICOTHE, OH – A routine domestic dispute call led to a major drug bust in Chillicothe on January 29, 2025, after officers from the Chillicothe Police Department discovered a significant amount of cocaine and methamphetamine during their investigation.
Police responded to a call at 1250 North Bridge Street, where they uncovered drug paraphernalia and suspected narcotics inside a hotel room. K9 Reg, a narcotics detection dog, was deployed and alerted officers to a vehicle in the parking lot. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 141 grams of cocaine and 440 grams of methamphetamine.
Arrests & Ongoing Investigation
Nicholas Grooms, 39, of Chillicothe, was arrested at the scene for a probation violation warrant. Additional felony charges are pending lab results.
Community Resources & Crime Reporting
Authorities are urging those struggling with addiction to seek help by contacting Social Worker Joanna Denny at (740) 656-1084 or via email at jdenny@isbh.org.
The public is also encouraged to report drug activity, wanted persons, or any illegal activity by calling (740) 773-1191 or emailing crimetips@chillicotheoh.gov.
