CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A routine traffic stop on August 26, 2024, led to the arrest of a man on drug charges in Chillicothe.
At around 9:11 AM, while patrolling in a marked cruiser, Chillicothe Officer observed a motorcycle at the intersection of Main and Hickory Streets. The officer noticed the motorcycle, which had an expired Ohio license plate, and initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Ross County Bank.
Upon approaching the motorcycle, the Officer saw the rider, identified as Zachary L. Scott, attempting to conceal a small black bag. Scott, who did not provide his license, registration, or insurance information, appeared nervous and continued to fidget with the bag.
The officer requested Scott hand over the bag, which contained several items suspected to be drugs. Inside the bag, the Officer found three clear bags with substances believed to be methamphetamine, a zip-lock bag with a powdery substance, a pack of cigarettes, a lighter, “grillz,” and a pendant.
Scott was detained, advised of his Miranda Rights, and transported to the Law Enforcement Complex. Further inspection revealed the drugs had the following weights:
- Bag 1: Off-white powder, approximately 1.15 grams
- Bag 2: Crystal substance, approximately 7 grams
- Bag 3: Crystal substance, approximately 1.27 grams
- Bag 4: Powder substance, approximately 1.60 grams
Scott’s motorcycle was found to have fictitious plates and expired registration. Additionally, Scott lacked a motorcycle endorsement and had a suspended license. He was cited for driving under suspension, operating without a motorcycle endorsement, and for the expired and fictitious plates.
Scott was released after signing his citation, which includes a court date set for September 6, 2024. The motorcycle was towed by Eitel’s Towing. The seized drugs will be sent to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI&I) for further testing and charges will follow after.
