CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of incidents on September 17, 2024, ranging from traffic violations to criminal investigations. Below is a summary of the notable cases:
Case Number: SO-P2404576
Offense: Speeding (60 MPH Zone)
Reported Date/Time: 9/17/24, 7:09 AM
Location: US-23, near mile post 19, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputy Stanley, conducting speed enforcement, observed a vehicle traveling 76 mph in a 60 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and a citation was issued.
Case Number: SO-P2404578
Offense: Failure To Stay In Marked Lanes
Reported Date/Time: 9/17/24, 8:15 AM
Location: Liberty Hill Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Sgt. McGoye and Deputy Stanley observed a grey Kia K5 crossing into the opposite lane on a curve, nearly causing a head-on collision. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was cited.
Case Number: SO-P2404579
Offense: Missing Person
Reported Date/Time: 9/17/24, 8:31 AM
Location: Blain Hwy, Waverly
Narrative: Deputy responded to a report of a missing person in the 2300 block of Blain Hwy. The investigation is ongoing.
Case Number: SO-P2404582
Offense: Criminal Damaging, Warrant, Obstructing Official Business
Reported Date/Time: 9/17/24, 12:03 PM
Location: Walnut St, Bainbridge
Narrative: Deputies Speakman and Sams responded to a warrant-related incident. The situation escalated into an investigation involving criminal damaging and obstructing official business.
Case Number: SO-P2404580
Offense: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: 9/17/24, 12:34 PM
Location: Adena Elementary School, Frankfort
Narrative: Deputy responded to the school regarding a student making suicidal threats. The situation was resolved without criminal charges.
Case Number: SO-P2404586
Offense: Obstructing Official Business, Warrant
Reported Date/Time: 9/17/24, 2:33 PM
Location: SR-138, Greenfield
Narrative: Deputies responded to a potential domestic violence incident involving an axe. Upon arrival, the suspect fled the scene. An investigation was launched, and a warrant was issued.
Case Number: SO-P2404592
Offense: Criminal Mischief
Reported Date/Time: 9/17/24, 9:41 PM
Location: Malone Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: A vandalism complaint was filed after a suspect allegedly used a BB gun to damage a residence. An investigation is underway.
Case Number: SO-P2404593
Offense: Warrant
Reported Date/Time: 9/17/24, 10:43 PM
Location: Massieville Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputies served a warrant on Johnnie E. Nunley Jr. He was arrested and transported to Ross County Jail, where he was released into the custody of jail staff.