CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe woman has been convicted on a felony drug charge following proceedings in Ross County Common Pleas Court.
According to court records, Virginia E. Stotridge was charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a fifth-degree felony under Ohio law.
The case was formally initiated on October 31, 2025, when an indictment was filed. A warrant was subsequently issued, and Stotridge was served later in November by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office.
Court records show that Stotridge was determined to be indigent and was appointed legal counsel. The case proceeded through arraignment and pre-trial stages, with conditions including weekly reporting and drug testing under pre-trial supervision.
On January 21, 2026, Stotridge entered a guilty plea, which was formally accepted by the court.
The case concluded on March 2, 2026, when the court issued a conviction on the felony charge.
Additional details regarding sentencing were not immediately listed in the available court records.
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