Chillicothe, Ohio – A Ross County Grand Jury convened on July 25, 2025, to review various cases, including one involving a local man accused of impaired driving. The Ross County Prosecutor’s Office disclosed details of the incident concerning 56-year-old Patrick Stuart Jackson from Portsmouth.
On May 1, a Sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle with an unlit license plate entering an abandoned business. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy encountered Jackson, who claimed he stopped because he noticed her presence. However, his physical characteristics raised suspicions; he exhibited bloodshot, glassy eyes and slurred speech, alongside a strong odor of alcohol and marijuana.
The deputy subsequently arrested Jackson for operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI). Upon conducting an inventory of the vehicle’s contents, the officer discovered a loaded handgun tucked inside a black bag on the passenger floorboard. Although Jackson is not prohibited from owning firearms due to prior convictions, being charged with OVI elevated the firearm-related offense to a felony level.
Jackson faces multiple charges stemming from this incident, including a misdemeanor for OVI and a fifth-degree felony for improperly handling a firearm in a vehicle. If convicted, he could face up to 12.5 months in prison and potential fines reaching $2,500.
The Grand Jury process remains confidential, with investigators providing law enforcement reports for deliberation. Only after the Grand Jury adjourns are summaries released to the public for open cases.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the local community remains watchful, highlighting the ongoing issues related to impaired driving and firearm safety.
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