On January 24, 2025, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents ranging from motor vehicle offenses and trespassing to theft and warrants. Authorities successfully resolved several legal enforcement cases while also addressing miscellaneous non-criminal and civil matters.

Operating Motor Vehicle Without Valid License

Case Number: SO-P2500356

On the morning of January 24, 2025, Deputy Stanley conducted a traffic stop on North Bridge Street in Chillicothe, leading to the discovery of a driver operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

Case Number: SO-P2500357

Later that morning, a report of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle brought officers to the 100 Block of Kinnamon Lane in Chillicothe.

Criminal Trespass at Park District Property

Case Number: SO-P2500358

Authorities, including Lieutenants McGoye and Hollis, Sgt. Champion, and Dep. Vangundy, responded to individuals illegally residing on park district property along Charlston Pike in Chillicothe.

Criminal Trespass on Hough Road

Case Number: SO-P2500359

Deputies were dispatched to Hough Road in Chillicothe for a trespass complaint, resulting in the subject being transported to Adena Medical Center for evaluation.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Red Bud Road

Case Number: SO-P2500360

Deputies Jackson and Tatman attended to a non-criminal issue on Red Bud Road, advising the caller to monitor their accounts for any further developments.

Injured Person on N Second Street

Case Number: SO-P2500361

Authorities were alerted to an injured individual on N Second Street in Frankfort.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Cherokee Trail

Case Number: SO-P2500364

Deputies addressed a non-criminal complaint on Cherokee Trail in Frankfort.

Civil Issue Documented on US-50

Case Number: SO-P2500362

A threats complaint on US-50 in Chillicothe was investigated and documented as a civil issue.

Trespassing at VA Medical Center

Case Number: SO-P2500363

Lt. McGoye assisted the Veterans Affairs Police in responding to a female actively trespassing on federal property on SR 104 in Chillicothe.

Stand By Order Executed on Dearth Road

Case Number: SO-P2500366

A Stand By Order was served at 1781 Dearth Road, Kingston.

Theft of Firearm on Liberty Hill Road

Case Number: SO-P2500367

Sgt. Champion reported the theft of a firearm from a residence on Liberty Hill Road. The owners are in the process of reporting the firearm as stolen.

Arrest on Warrant at Windy Ridge

Case Number: SO-P2500369

Deputies apprehended an individual with an outstanding warrant at Windy Ridge Road, resulting in their arrest and transfer to jail.

Contempt of Court on Shawnee Street

Case Number: SO-P2500370

Deputy Morgan responded to a child custody dispute on Shawnee Street in Bainbridge, filing a report for contempt of court.

Traffic Stop on US-35 Results in Arrests

Case Number: SO-P2500371

During a traffic stop on US-35, both the driver and passenger were arrested for outstanding warrants.

Expired Vehicle Registration on Quarry Street

Case Number: SO-P2500372

Deputy Williamson cited a driver for operating a maroon truck with expired tags on Quarry Street in Bainbridge.

Warrant Execution with Circleville Police

Case Number: SO-P2500376

Deputy Nott coordinated with Circleville Police to transport a wanted individual from US-23 and Blackwater Rd to Ross County jail.

Suspicious Vehicle and Trespass Investigation

Case Number: SO-P2500373

Authorities investigated a suspicious vehicle trespassing on State Route 327, Londonderry, at the request of the landowner.

Warrant Attempt on Foxtrail

Case Number: SO-P2500374

Deputies sought to serve a warrant at Foxtrail in Chillicothe, initiating an investigation.

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