CIRCLEVILLE – Circleville Probation Officers will be increasing outreach patrols over the next two months in effort to minimize the use of illegal narcotics. The probation department has documented a 200% increase in positive Methamphetamine drug screens over the last six months and a significant increase in positive tests with multiple substances. Outreach patrols shall consist of home visits, searches, verifying addresses, distributing addiction resource literature, and assisting local law enforcement. Pickaway County residents are encouraged to contact the Circleville Municipal Court Probation Department with any questions or concerns regarding illegal narcotic activity or addiction solutions.