CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on August 8, 2024.
Case Number: SO-P2403871
Offenses: Possession of Drugs (Schedule I or II Substance); Drug Paraphernalia; Two Headlights Required
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 12:38 AM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: State Route 104
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on State Route 104 near Hines Blvd, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, resulting in the recovery of narcotics and an arrest made.
Case Number: SO-P2403872
Offenses: Warrant
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 1:13 AM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Blain Hwy
City: Waverly, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, I was dispatched to 16 Blain Hwy (Izzy One Stop), Waverly, Ohio, to meet with Piketon Police Department for an Eric Seckman whom Piketon Police Department had in custody. Eric had an active warrant with Ross County. I arrived, conducted a custody exchange, and transported Eric to the Ross County Jail with no incident. Eric was issued a copy of his warrant.
Case Number: SO-P2403874
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 4:23 AM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Valley Rd
City: Waverly, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, I was dispatched to Valley Road in reference to a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, I observed smoke coming from the interior, and fire department personnel were conducting fire suppression activities. An investigation was started, and a report was written.
Case Number: SO-P2403875
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 4:40 AM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Fairgrounds Rd
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: At approximately 4:40 AM on 08/08/2024, while on patrol at the Ross County Fairgrounds, I noted a strong gaseous odor near campsite 669. Union Township Fire Department was requested, and upon investigation, it was determined that the smell was due to a 12v battery issue. The camper’s resident, Stephanie Lanning, and her children were advised to stay elsewhere until the issue could be resolved.
Case Number: SO-P2403876
Offenses: Kidnapping; Complicity; Endangering Children
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 7:47 AM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Water St
City: Richmond Dale, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, at approximately 7:51 AM, I, Sgt. Champion, was dispatched to 270 Water St. in Richmond Dale for a welfare check. A 12-year-old girl was found zip-tied to a bed by her mother. The child was freed, and Children Services took the children into custody. The mother and her boyfriend were arrested.
Case Number: SO-P2403877
Offenses: Unruly Juvenile
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 8:15 AM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: SR-28
City: Frankfort, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, Deputy Nott and Deputy Dutcher were dispatched to SR-28 for an unruly juvenile. Due to the juvenile’s intoxication, he was released to trusted foster parents.
Case Number: SO-P2403878
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 8:36 AM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Hopetown Rd
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, I was dispatched to 767 Hopetown Rd in reference to a behavioral complaint. An investigation was started.
Case Number: SO-P2403879
Offenses: Criminal Mischief; Theft; Breaking and Entering
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 11:20 AM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Black Run Rd
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, Deputy Nott and Deputy Dutcher were dispatched to Black Run Rd for a burglary report. Video evidence and pictures of the damage were taken for further investigation.
Case Number: SO-P2403880
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 12:46 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Patton Hill Rd
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, at approximately 12:49 PM, I, Sgt. Champion, was dispatched to 2051 Patton Hill Rd in reference to an animal complaint. A herd of sheep was found on a neighbor’s property causing damage. The owner was contacted, and the sheep were returned to their property.
Case Number: SO-P2403881
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 12:47 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Western Ave
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, I was dispatched to 1700 Western Ave in reference to a found property call. An investigation was started.
Case Number: SO-P2403883
Offenses: Theft
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 1:21 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Clarksburg Pike
City: Frankfort, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, Deputy Nott and Deputy Dutcher were dispatched to Clarksburg Pike for a report of theft. Camera footage was taken, but no charges were pressed at this time.
Case Number: SO-P2403882
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 1:22 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: W Springfield St
City: Frankfort, OH
Initial Narrative: I, Deputy Tim Boltenhouse, was dispatched to the area of McDonald Hill and Hurless Rd on report of found property.
Case Number: SO-P2403884
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 2:20 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Dry Run Rd
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024 at 1:00 PM, an unidentified female brought a set of keys to the LEC. The keys were handed to DEP V Hall, who transferred them to the evidence officer.
Case Number: SO-P2403886
Offenses: Domestic Violence
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 3:12 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Shawnee St
City: Bainbridge, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, at approximately 3:41 PM, I, Sgt. Champion, was dispatched to 124 Shawnee St in reference to a domestic menacing complaint. A female stated that her son had threatened her in the past. An investigation was started.
Case Number: SO-P2403885
Offenses: Death (Non-Suspicious)
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 3:25 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Dry Run Rd
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, I was dispatched to 2676 Dry Run Rd in reference to a DOA. Upon arrival, EMS advised that the female was deceased.
No foul play was suspected.
Case Number: SO-P2403887
Offenses: Domestic Violence
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 3:44 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Shawnee St
City: Bainbridge, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, at approximately 3:51 PM, I, Sgt. Champion, was dispatched to 124 Shawnee St in reference to a domestic menacing complaint. A female stated that her son had threatened her in the past. An investigation was started.
Case Number: SO-P2403888
Offenses: Breaking and Entering; Theft; Property Damage
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 3:51 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Westfall Rd
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, I, Sgt. Champion, was dispatched to 123 Westfall Rd for a report of breaking and entering. The property owner stated that a barn was broken into and a large amount of property was stolen.
Case Number: SO-P2403890
Offenses: Assault
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 3:52 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Pine St
City: Waverly, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, Deputy Tim Boltenhouse was dispatched to Pine St, Waverly, for an assault. The victim was treated by EMS and taken to Adena Pike Hospital. The suspect fled before officers arrived.
Case Number: SO-P2403889
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 4:34 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Seif Rd
City: Frankfort, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, I was dispatched to Seif Rd for a report of a suspicious person. The suspect fled before officers arrived.
Case Number: SO-P2403891
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 4:45 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Clay St
City: Waverly, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, Deputy Boltenhouse was dispatched to 1027 Clay St for a report of a juvenile problem. The issue was resolved on the scene.
Case Number: SO-P2403892
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 5:09 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: W Main St
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, Deputy Boltenhouse was dispatched to the 200 block of W Main St for a report of suspicious activity. The situation was investigated with no further action.
Case Number: SO-P2403893
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 6:00 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Charleston Pike
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, at approximately 5:30 PM, I, Sgt. Champion, was dispatched to Charleston Pike in reference to a traffic incident. The parties involved resolved the matter without the need for further action.
Case Number: SO-P2403894
Offenses: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 08/08/24 6:11 PM
Incident Start Date: 08/08/24
Incident End Date: 08/08/24
Address: Patton Hill Rd
City: Chillicothe, OH
Initial Narrative: On 8/8/2024, I was dispatched to Patton Hill Rd for a report of suspicious activity. No further action was needed.