On March 16, 2025, law enforcement in Ross County, Ohio, responded to and documented several incidents involving traffic violations, arrests related to warrants and other offenses, and an emergency hospitalization. The incidents include traffic stops, arrests for driving under the influence, and various violations of law. Below are the summaries of these cases:
Traffic Stop for Improper License Plate
Case Number: SO-P2501210
In Chillicothe, deputies stopped a vehicle on SR-772 due to an improperly displayed license plate and lack of a license plate light. The driver was cited for DUS – FRA & Random Verification Suspension.
Expired Registration and OVI Arrest
Case Number: SO-P2501212
Deputy Williamson conducted a traffic stop on US-23 for a silver SUV swerving and found it had expired registration. An arrest was made for failing to file for annual registration and operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI).
Traffic Violations and OVI Arrest
Case Number: SO-P2501214
Deputy Woodbridge stopped a vehicle in Chillicothe’s East Second Street for failing to obey a stop sign, leading to an arrest for OVI and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Suspended License Detection
Case Number: SO-P2501213
Deputies Stanley and Vangundy stopped a vehicle near Reed and Lillie Streets, where the driver was found to have a suspended license. A valid driver later picked up the driver at the scene.
Traffic Violation on Closed Road
Case Number: SO-P2501215
While rerouting traffic due to a crash on US-35 East at US-50, two drivers bypassed a parked cruiser with activated emergency lights and were issued citations for driving on a closed road.
Reckless Driving Incident
Case Number: SO-P2501216
Sgt Dutcher observed a vehicle fail to obey a traffic control device on SR 104. The vehicle dangerously entered the opposite lane before stopping, resulting in traffic citations and BMV paperwork being issued.
Emergency Hospitalization for Attempted Suicide
Case Number: SO-P2501218
Sgt Dutcher responded to a call on Hawthorn Rd where a female had attempted suicide via medication, initiating an investigation for emergency hospitalization.
Non-Injury Crash Investigation
Case Number: SO-P2501219
Deputies addressed a non-injury crash report in the 10000 block of Clarksburg.
Warrant Arrest in Kingston
Case Number: SO-P2501220
Deputies responded to Cherry Alley for a vehicle parked after hours. Contact was made, leading to an arrest based on an outstanding warrant.
Inmate Incident Assistance
Case Number: SO-P2501221
Sgt Dutcher provided assistance at the Ross County Jail with an inmate situation that was resolved without further incident.
Warrant and Obstruction Arrest
Case Number: SO-P2501222
During a warrant service on Zurma Court, deputies arrested a female for her warrants along with a male for obstructing justice.
Multiple Charges and Warrant Arrest
Case Number: SO-P2501223
Deputy Woodbridge responded to a theft report on Lunbeck Road. The complainant was arrested on an active warrant, facing multiple charges including disrupting public service and resisting arrest.