ROSS COUNTY, Ohio – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of incidents on December 2, 2024. Below is a summary of the 12 reported cases:
Case SO-P2405740 – Theft
3:03 AM, Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe
Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to the Homeless Shelter on Eastern Avenue regarding a theft complaint.
Case SO-P2405741 – Assault
8:48 AM, County Road 550, Frankfort
Deputy Nott responded to Adena Local Schools for a report of an unruly juvenile. The juvenile was sent home with their mother, and charges were filed with Juvenile Court.
Case SO-P2405742 – Disorderly Conduct
9:50 AM, Western Avenue, Chillicothe
Deputy was called to the Job and Family Services lobby for a disorderly conduct complaint.
Case SO-P2405745 – Drug Possession and Warrant Arrest
11:32 AM, Taylor Street, South Salem
Deputies Dutcher and Woodbridge responded to a suspicious person call. A female subject with an active warrant was located, and drugs were discovered during a search.
Case SO-P2405743 – Disorderly Conduct
12:02 PM, Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe
Deputies responded to a disorderly conduct complaint. A male involved was interviewed, and an investigation is ongoing.
Case SO-P2405744 – Mental Health Concerns
12:12 PM, Charleston Pike, Kingston
Deputy Nott and Sgt. Champion were dispatched to assist a man making suicidal threats. He was left in the care of his father with instructions to contact the Sheriff’s Office if further assistance was needed.
Case SO-P2405747 – Theft
12:39 PM, State Route 159, Chillicothe
Deputies Dutcher and Woodbridge were dispatched to State Route 159 for a theft report.
Case SO-P2405748 – Animal Abandonment
2:24 PM, West 4th Street, Chillicothe
Deputy investigated an abandoned residence and discovered a live hen, possibly cared for by a neighbor, and reports of other abandoned animals, including reptiles. The Animal Warden and humane officers were contacted.
Case SO-P2405749 – Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
6:13 PM, Massieville Road, Chillicothe
Deputy JoHansen responded to a complaint regarding the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Case SO-P2405750 – Non-Criminal Incident
9:23 PM, North Church Street, Frankfort
Deputy investigated a report of a male making a passive-aggressive comment toward the complainant.
Case SO-P2405751 – Assist Outside Agency
10:50 PM, Northland Court, Chillicothe
Sgt. Riege and Deputy Jackson assisted with a call regarding suicidal threats. The subject in question was not at the residence, and all parties on scene were found to be OK.
