CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office handled multiple incidents on December 9, 2024, addressing offenses ranging from strangulation to identity fraud.
Strangulation
Case No.: SO-P2405844
Reported Time: 1:27 a.m.
Location: Blain Hwy, Waverly
Narrative: Deputies responded to a domestic violence call involving Ronit Thakor, who allegedly strangled his 7-month-old child during an argument with Truptiben Patel. Despite no physical markings on the child, Thakor was arrested and transported to the Ross County Jail.
Obstructing Official Business; Warrant
Case No.: SO-P2405845
Reported Time: 8:02 a.m.
Location: US 50, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputies attempted a warrant service in the 11000 block of US 50.
Fugitive from Justice
Case No.: SO-P2405846
Reported Time: 8:43 a.m.
Location: N Paint St, Chillicothe
Narrative: An inmate at the Ross County Jail was found to have an outstanding warrant from Texas. Fugitive charges were filed.
Unruly Juvenile Offenses
Case No.: SO-P2405849
Reported Time: 9:21 a.m.
Location: Blain Hwy, Waverly
Narrative: Deputies investigated a juvenile complaint on Blain Highway.
Death – Non-Suspicious
Case No.: SO-P2405850
Reported Time: 9:48 a.m.
Location: Morton Rd, South Salem
Narrative: Deputies responded to a report of a male not breathing.
Violate Protection Order
Case No.: SO-P2405851
Reported Time: 10:21 a.m.
Location: Lunbeck Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: A protection order violation was reported after a woman received a suspicious text message believed to be from a person she had an order against.
Aggravated Menacing
Case No.: SO-P2405855
Reported Time: 2:12 p.m.
Location: Eastern Ave, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputies responded to a report of an unknown male threatening a complainant with a firearm.
Disorderly Conduct
Case No.: SO-P2405862
Reported Time: 5:59 p.m.
Location: Hospital Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputies investigated a juvenile-related disorderly conduct complaint at ARMC.
Accident – Leaving Scene
Case No.: SO-P2405863
Reported Time: 7:02 p.m.
Location: SR-772, Bainbridge
Narrative: Deputies investigated a hit-and-run at a residence.
Criminal Trespass; Criminal Mischief; Theft
Case No.: SO-P2405866
Reported Time: 10:48 p.m.
Location: Mount Tabor Rd, Chillicothe
Narrative: Deputies responded to a potential burglary in progress at a residence on Mount Tabor Road.
Identity Fraud; Multiple Offenses
Case No.: SO-P2405867
Reported Time: 11:21 p.m.
Location: Mount Tabor Rd, Waverly
Narrative: Deputies conducted a traffic stop for fictitious registration and discovered multiple offenses, including drug possession, identity fraud, and failure to disclose personal information.





