CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 7, 2024, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of incidents encompassing disorderly conduct, mental health interventions, theft investigations, and traffic violations.


SO-P2404891

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 4:33 AM
  • Incident: Disorderly Conduct – Intoxicated
  • Location: Cattail Road, Chillicothe
  • Summary: Deputies responded to a domestic dispute. A male individual was arrested for intoxicated disorderly conduct and processed at the Ross County Sheriff’s Office.

SO-P2404892

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 7:32 AM
  • Incident: Non-Criminal – Suicidal Threats
  • Location: Egypt Pike, Chillicothe
  • Summary: Deputies were dispatched regarding a juvenile making suicidal threats. The juvenile was transported to Adena Hospital for further assistance.

SO-P2404894

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 9:25 AM
  • Incident: Theft – Purse Snatching
  • Location: Charleston Pike, Chillicothe
  • Summary: An investigation was initiated into the theft of a purse. Deputies are gathering information related to the incident.

SO-P2404895

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 10:17 AM
  • Incident: Non-Criminal – Injured Deer
  • Location: Baptist Hill Road, Chillicothe
  • Summary: Deputies responded to a report of an injured deer. The animal was humanely euthanized after no one claimed it.

SO-P2404896

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 11:00 AM
  • Incident: Investigation Initiated
  • Location: Swaney Road, Williamsport
  • Summary: An investigation was started based on information received from the Internet Crimes Against Children task force.

SO-P2404898

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 11:02 AM
  • Incident: Non-Criminal – Custody Dispute
  • Location: Apollo Lane, Chillicothe
  • Summary: Deputies assisted in resolving a custody dispute. A juvenile was returned to the custodial parent, and one individual was transported to Adena Hospital for a mental evaluation.

SO-P2404897

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 11:26 AM
  • Incident: Non-Criminal – Dispute Over Dog
  • Location: County Road 550, Frankfort
  • Summary: Deputies were dispatched to a report of disorderly conduct involving a dispute over a dog being shot. No criminal activity was discovered; parties were separated.

SO-P2404900

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 1:09 PM
  • Incident: Mental Health Concern
  • Location: South Ridge Road near Three Locks Road, Chillicothe
  • Summary: Deputies responded to a report of a suicidal individual. The person received assistance.

SO-P2404899

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 4:16 PM
  • Incident: OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired)
  • Location: State Route 207 and US 23, Chillicothe
  • Summary: Deputies responded to reports of a reckless driver. A white Ford F-150 was observed driving erratically and was stopped. The driver was arrested for OVI.

SO-P2404901

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 4:28 PM
  • Incident: Theft – Unauthorized Use of EBT Funds
  • Location: East Ing Street, Kingston
  • Summary: An investigation began into the online theft of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds from a client’s account.

SO-P2404906

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 5:07 PM
  • Incident: Traffic Violation – Speeding; Unsafe Vehicle
  • Location: US 23 North near Main Street, Chillicothe
  • Summary: A driver was cited after being observed traveling at 80 mph in a 60 mph zone. The vehicle was also deemed unsafe.

SO-P2404902

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 6:50 PM
  • Incident: Non-Criminal Issue
  • Location: East Main Street, Bainbridge
  • Summary: Deputies addressed a non-criminal matter, which was resolved without further action.

SO-P2404903

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 7:09 PM
  • Incident: Disorderly Conduct – Intoxication; Protection Order Violation
  • Location: Market Street, Adelphi
  • Summary: Deputies responded to a disturbance involving multiple individuals. An investigation led to an arrest for violation of a protection order.

SO-P2404904

  • Date/Time Reported: 10/07/24 9:54 PM
  • Incident: Criminal Trespass
  • Location: Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe
  • Summary: Deputies investigated a trespassing complaint involving an individual on railroad property. An investigation was initiated.