A Cleveland man currently in custody at the Ross County Jail is facing multiple felony charges following a recent indictment in Ross County Common Pleas Court.
According to court records, Robert L. Kimber, 44, of Cleveland, was indicted on April 10, 2026, in connection with a March traffic stop conducted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Charges Filed
The indictment includes the following charges:
Aggravated Possession of Drugs (F2) Having Weapons While Under Disability (F3) – two counts Receiving Stolen Property (F4) Possession of Cocaine (F5) Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound (F5) Aggravated Possession of Drugs (F5)
Case Details
Court records show the case was formally filed on April 6, 2026, and later presented to a grand jury, resulting in the indictment.
A warrant was issued following the indictment, and Kimber is currently being held in the Ross County Jail.
Jail records indicate his initial arrest occurred on March 13, 2026, by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Bond Information
At the time of booking, Kimber was held on multiple charges, including drug possession, trafficking, weapons under disability, and receiving stolen property. One listed bond includes $75,000 cash or surety, while other charges reflect holds or no bond.
What’s Next
The case remains open, and proceedings will continue in Ross County Common Pleas Court.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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