Today’s reports from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office detail a range of incidents, including drug-related arrests, traffic violations, and several non-criminal situations. Among the incidents were a crash resulting in vehicle damage, unauthorized use of property involving a trailer, and multiple disorderly conduct reports. Additionally, authorities responded to a juvenile making suicidal threats, as well as a criminal trespass occurrence.

Possession of Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia

Case Number: SO-P2500460

On January 31, 2025, authorities were dispatched to East Main St, Chillicothe, for a traffic stop where a K9 unit detected narcotic odors. An investigation followed the indication of drug presence.

Warrant and License Violation

Case Number: SO-P2500458

Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on S Bridge St, Chillicothe, on January 31, 2025, due to expired registration. The driver received a citation and the vehicle was towed after confirming a warrant and license violation.

Traffic Violation and OVI

Case Number: SO-P2500459

An arrest was made following a traffic violation at South Bridge Street and Cooks Hill Road, Chillicothe, on January 31, 2025. The violation involved approaching a stationary public safety vehicle.

Non-Criminal Vehicle Crash

Case Number: SO-P2500461

A vehicle crash was reported on State Route 207 at Stone Road, Chillicothe, on January 31, 2025. An investigation into the incident commenced.

Vehicle Crash with Property Damage

Case Number: SO-P2500462

On January 31, 2025, a crash on State Route 28, Greenfield, involved a vehicle striking a house. Authorities initiated an investigation into the failure to control the vehicle.

Unauthorized Use of Property – Stolen Trailer

Case Number: SO-P2500463

A stolen trailer report on Main Street, Bainbridge, was investigated on January 31, 2025, following claims of unauthorized use. The trailer was rented and not returned.

Recovered Stolen Trailer

Case Number: SO-P2500464

Authorities responded to Main Street, Bainbridge, on January 31, 2025, for a report of a recovered stolen trailer, leading to an ongoing investigation.

Missing Person Report

Case Number: SO-P2500465

On January 31, 2025, Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to Adena Hospital, Chillicothe, regarding a missing person situation.

Disorderly Conduct Involving Threats

Case Number: SO-P2500466

A disorderly conduct complaint was investigated on Pleasant Valley Road, Chillicothe, on January 31, 2025, following reports of threats.

Drug Abuse Instruments Possession

Case Number: SO-P2500468

On January 31, 2025, a suspicious individual on West Main St, Bainbridge, was arrested for possessing drug abuse instruments.

Disorderly Conduct Complaint

Case Number: SO-P2500469

Authorities responded to a disorderly conduct complaint on Harris Street, Bainbridge, on January 31, 2025, resulting in an open investigation.

Civil Issue Consultation

Case Number: SO-P2500470

On January 31, 2025, a civil issue was discussed with a female via telephone concerning State Route 772, Chillicothe.

Welfare Check

Case Number: SO-P2500471

Deputy Woodbridge conducted a welfare check on Charleston Pike, Chillicothe, on January 31, 2025, resulting in an investigation.

Assistance for Outside Agency

Case Number: SO-P2500472

On January 31, 2025, Deputy Woodbridge aided an outside agency to locate a pedestrian on State Route 772, Chillicothe.

Criminal Trespass

Case Number: SO-P2500473

A trespass complaint was investigated on Woods Hollow Road, Chillicothe, on January 31, 2025, leading to an open case.

Mental Health Intervention

Case Number: SO-P2500474

A juvenile making suicidal threats on Summerhill Ct, Chillicothe, prompted a response from deputies on January 31, 2025. The juvenile was taken to ARMC by their parents.

Assistance with Shooting Investigation

Case Number: SO-P2500475

Deputies assisted the Chillicothe Police Department in a shooting investigation on Back Rd, Chillicothe, on January 31, 2025.

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