CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of incidents across the county on December 11, 2024, including parking violations, warrant arrests, and reports of scams. Deputies also handled cases involving unauthorized vehicle use, vandalism, missing juveniles, and a hit-and-run accident that caused damage to local infrastructure. The following is a detailed account of the day’s reports:
Case Number: SO-P2405885
Offenses: Improper Parking (Signs Posted)
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 12:01 AM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Ross County Parks District
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Dispatched to the Ross County Parks District for a report of illegal parking. A truck was found parked beyond a “No Motor Vehicles” sign. Investigation opened.
Case Number: SO-P2405886
Offenses: Warrant
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 1:21 AM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: US-50
City: South Salem
Initial Narrative:
Dispatched for a burglary report. Upon arrival, made contact with a subject who had permission to be on the property but had active arrest warrants. Dwayne Walker was arrested and transported to Ross County Jail without incident.
Case Number: SO-P2405887
Offenses: Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 3:45 AM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Anderson Station Rd
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Received a complaint about unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Contact made with the complainant via telephone. Investigation opened.
Case Number: SO-P2405889
Offenses: Scam Report
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 11:09 AM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Rosewood Ct
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Tin A. White reported she may have fallen victim to a scam.
Case Number: SO-P2405890
Offenses: Threats/Harassment
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 11:13 AM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Sulphur Spring Rd
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Adam S. Dunham reported receiving a text message threatening to expose nude photographs of him.
Case Number: SO-P2405891
Offenses: Theft (Without Consent)
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 11:13 AM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Sulphur Spring Rd
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Adam S. Dunham reported fraudulent activity on his Venmo account.
Case Number: SO-P2405892
Offenses: Warrant
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 12:32 PM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Draher Ln
City: Bainbridge
Initial Narrative:
Sgt. Champion, Deputy Dutcher, and Deputy Woodbridge responded to Draher Lane for a warrant attempt.
Case Number: SO-P2405893
Offenses: Criminal Mischief
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 2:16 PM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Ginger Hill Rd
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Deputy Nott responded to a vandalism complaint involving a vehicle. Photos were taken, and a report was filed for insurance purposes.
Case Number: SO-P2405894
Offenses: Non-Criminal (Juvenile Recovery)
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 2:55 PM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Safford Ave
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Located a missing juvenile at the BP on Safford Avenue. Juvenile appeared cold and scared with a dog on a leash. Transported home safely.
Case Number: SO-P2405897
Offenses: Non-Criminal (Squatting Complaint)
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 5:01 PM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Easterday Rd
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Responded to a complaint about possible squatting in a residence set for sale by a Realtor. Investigation initiated.
Case Number: SO-P2405896
Offenses: Unruly Child
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 6:11 PM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Black Run Rd/SR 772
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Responded to a report of a juvenile walking on the highway. Juvenile was located and transported home safely.
Case Number: SO-P2405895
Offenses: Non-Criminal (Medical Issue)
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 6:15 PM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: Marshall Rd
City: Chillicothe
Initial Narrative:
Responded to 236 Marshall Rd for a reported medical issue.
Case Number: SO-P2405899
Offenses: Leaving Scene of Property Accident
Reported Date/Time: 12/11/24, 10:13 PM
Incident Start Date: 12/11/24
Incident End Date: 12/11/24
Address: N Quarry St
City: Bainbridge
Initial Narrative:
Responded to a hit-and-run involving a utility pole behind a business. Power company notified; investigation opened.