CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The following incidents were reported by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Investigations are ongoing where indicated.


  • 12:23 AMWestern Ave., Chillicothe
    Drug Overdose
    Deputies responded to an overdose at 1957 Western Ave. Subject transported to Adena Regional Medical Center.

  • 01:55 AMN Malone Rd., Chillicothe
    Domestic Violence – Imminent Threat or Force
    Officer responded to a threats complaint involving a woman who reported being threatened by her husband. Investigation initiated.

  • 07:09 AMUS 50, Ross County
    Domestic Violence; Obstructing Official Business
    Sgt. McGoye and Dep. Gallagher dispatched regarding threats of assault within a family. Investigation started.

  • 09:44 AMChillicothe
    Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor
    Deputies responded to the Law Complex where a complaint was made regarding a minor posting inappropriate photos online.

  • 10:24 AMVine Dr., Chillicothe
    Disorderly Conduct
    Sgt. McGoye responded to a complaint of a woman threatening her children and leaving with them. The woman was located, and children were left with their father.

  • 10:27 AMQueen Dr., Chillicothe
    Non-Suspicious Death
    Deputies responded to a report of a possible deceased individual.

  • 12:32 PMEastern Ave., Chillicothe
    Disorderly Conduct
    Officers responded to reports of a homeless man being verbally abusive and soliciting money aggressively. Trespass complaint filed.

  • 04:06 PMMassieville Rd., Ross County
    Disorderly Conduct
    Sgt. McGoye responded to a trespassing complaint involving a female who was later picked up by her daughter.

  • 05:38 PMAult Rd., Chillicothe
    Disorderly Conduct
    Deputies responded to a disorderly conduct report. Investigation started upon arrival.

  • 06:46 PMS Bridge St., Chillicothe
    Injured Deer
    Deputies responded to South Bridge Street and Cooks Hill Road to address an injured deer. Assessment conducted.

  • 06:57 PMUS 35 near CR 550 exit
    Non-Criminal – Car vs. Deer Incident
    Deputy O’Bomsawin responded to a report of a vehicle striking a deer. Contact made with the driver who confirmed the collision.

  • 10:07 PMBlack Run Rd., Chillicothe
    Telecommunications Harassment
    Sgt. Shears and Deputy responded to a complaint of online threats, where a male subject threatened to make a false emergency call (“swatting”) in the complainant’s name. Investigation started.

The Scioto Valley Guardian is the #1 local news source for the Scioto Valley.