On January 11, 2025, Ross County Sheriff’s Office officers responded to a range of incidents, including theft, traffic violations, non-criminal disputes, and a case of inducing panic. Investigations were initiated in each situation, with no substantial criminal charges reported except for an arrest due to impaired driving and a disorderly conduct instance.

Non Criminal Incident at Community Action Homeless Shelter

Case Number: SO-P2500146

Sgt. McGoye was dispatched to Eastern Ave, Chillicothe, concerning a resident who claimed a screw was deliberately placed in their vehicle’s tire as a warning. However, no evidence substantiated the claim.

Traffic Violation in Frankfort

Case Number: SO-P2500147

Deputy Stanley conducted a traffic stop on Old Town Cir, Frankfort, addressing issues regarding display of license plates, validation stickers, and registration.

Theft Report on Cooks Hill Rd

Case Number: SO-P2500148

A report of theft was filed on January 11, 2025, regarding a missing wallet from a residence in Chillicothe during a move.

Death Investigation on Maple St

Case Number: SO-P2500149

Deputy Stanley responded to a non-suspicious death of a female who was found not breathing on Maple St, Frankfort.

Disorderly Conduct on N Second St

Case Number: SO-P2500150

Sgt. McGoye was dispatched to Frankfort following reports of a domestic dispute at a residence, where residents admitted to arguing.

Non Criminal Dispute at Dogwood Apartments

Case Number: SO-P2500151

A verbal argument at Dogwood apartments in Chillicothe prompted a call in which Deputy Stanley was involved in resolving.

Vehicle Accident on E Main St

Case Number: SO-P2500152

On January 11, 2025, Deputy Williamson began investigating a two-vehicle accident reported on E Main St, Ross County.

Inducing Panic Incident on Black Run Rd

Case Number: SO-P2500153

An elderly male on Black Run Rd claimed to be possibly overdosing but later stated it was a joke, prompting an investigation.

Welfare Check on Shawnee St

Case Number: SO-P2500154

Deputies were dispatched to Bainbridge for a welfare check on a juvenile who made suicidal statements. Interaction with the juvenile and their mother led to an investigation.

Traffic Stop for Unlit Tail Lights

Case Number: SO-P2500155

Deputy Williamson conducted a traffic stop for an Acura with no tail lights on US-50, Chillicothe, around 2209hrs.

Arrest for OVI on Gerber Ave

Case Number: SO-P2500156

A vehicle without lights was stopped at a Western Avenue intersection, leading to an arrest for Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI).

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