CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On September 18, 2024, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wide variety of calls, including telecommunications harassment, domestic violence, burglary, and false reports. Deputies were dispatched across Frankfort, Chillicothe, and Bainbridge, working diligently to investigate both criminal and non-criminal complaints. Below is a summary of the incidents handled that day.
Case Number: SO-P2404594
Offense: Telecommunications Harassment – sexual activity
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 1:00 AM
Location: Little Creek Rd, Frankfort
Narrative: Deputy Hempstead was dispatched to investigate a telecommunications harassment complaint involving inappropriate messages. The investigation is ongoing.
Case Number: SO-P2404596
Offense: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 8:39 AM
Location: Atlantis Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Sgt. Champion and Deputy Dodson were dispatched to the LEC in reference to a package mistakenly sent to the wrong address. A non-criminal report was taken.
Case Number: SO-P2404595
Offense: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 8:45 AM
Location: Western Ave, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputy Dutcher responded to a call regarding a male making suicidal threats. An investigation was initiated.
Case Number: SO-P2404597
Offense: Disorderly Conduct
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 10:00 AM
Location: Norman Hill Rd, Frankfort
Narrative: Deputy Dutcher was dispatched to handle a disorderly conduct dispute. A report was filed after speaking with those involved.
Case Number: SO-P2404599
Offense: Aggravated Menacing; Domestic Violence – knowingly cause physical harm
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 12:54 PM
Location: Simmons Rd, Frankfort
Narrative: Deputies, including Deputy Tatman and Sgt. Champion, responded to a domestic dispute where a male claimed his live-in girlfriend threatened him with a knife and caused physical harm. The female suspect was arrested.
Case Number: SO-P2404600
Offense: Burglary
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 1:23 PM
Location: Eastern Ave, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputy Dutcher responded to a reported burglary where a resident claimed someone had entered through a window and stolen property. An investigation is ongoing.
Case Number: SO-P2404601
Offense: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 1:27 PM
Location: Harris Station Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputy Nott conducted a welfare check. The subject was deemed safe and advised to rest.
Case Number: SO-P2404603
Offense: Having Weapons While Under Disability – alcohol or drug dependence; Drug Paraphernalia
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 2:40 PM
Location: Second St, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputy Dodson initiated a traffic stop on US 35 East after observing a black sedan traveling east. An investigation was conducted regarding potential drug paraphernalia and a firearm.
Case Number: SO-P2404604
Offense: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 3:46 PM
Location: Trego Creek Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputies responded to a trespassing complaint where one female wanted another female barred from her property. Both parties were advised and barred from each other’s properties.
Case Number: SO-P2404605
Offense: Obstructing Official Business; Assault
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 5:54 PM
Location: Railroad St, Frankfort
Narrative: Sgt. Riege responded to a call from a woman who was struck in the face during an altercation with a mother who was not allowed to see her children unsupervised. An investigation was initiated.
Case Number: SO-P2404609
Offense: Inducing Panic
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 6:07 PM
Location: SR 207, Chillicothe
Narrative: Sgt. Riege responded to a suspicious call where a resident received a false report from juveniles claiming they had kidnapped her child. The family was confirmed safe.
Case Number: SO-P2404606
Offense: Unruly Juvenile Offenses
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 6:31 PM
Location: Upper Twin Rd, Bainbridge
Narrative: Sgt. Riege responded to a call involving an unruly juvenile who made self-harm threats and was acting violently. An investigation is ongoing.
Case Number: SO-P2404607
Offense: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 6:43 PM
Location: Massieville Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: EMS reported a disorderly conduct situation involving a woman who claimed her husband was abusive. Deputy Dodson initiated an investigation.
Case Number: SO-P2404608
Offense: Disorderly Conduct
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 7:19 PM
Location: Yellowbud Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputy JoHansen responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at Dollar General on Main Street. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Yellowbud Rd.
Case Number: SO-P2404610
Offense: Non-Criminal
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 9:16 PM
Location: Stone Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputies were dispatched to a juvenile report where a mother stated her 15-year-old daughter was acting irrationally. An investigation was started.
Case Number: SO-P2404611
Offense: Alleged to be Mentally Ill
Reported Date/Time: September 18, 2024, 9:48 PM
Location: Hospital Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 272 Hospital Road for a report of a female exhibiting altered mental status. The situation is being monitored.
