On March 19, 2025, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various incidents across the county, ranging from traffic violations and drug-related offenses to disorderly conduct and domestic disturbances. Deputies addressed multiple non-criminal and criminal activities, ensuring public safety through investigations and arrests where necessary. Below are summaries of each reported incident.

Mental Health Emergency on Pendleton Rd

Case Number: SO-P2501260

Deputy Morgan responded to Pendleton Rd in Waverly for a report involving a female experiencing a possible mental health emergency. Contact was attempted with her daughter.

Threats Report on Chief Ln

Case Number: SO-P2501261

Deputy Nott investigated a threats report after being dispatched to Chief Ln in Chillicothe.

Traffic Violation and Drug Paraphernalia on N Bridge St

Case Number: SO-P2501262

Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on N Bridge St in Chillicothe, resulting in the seizure of drug paraphernalia and the driver receiving a summons.

Traffic Violation and Arrest on E Water St

Case Number: SO-P2501263

Deputy Morgan arrested a passenger for drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop for a signal violation on E Water St in Chillicothe.

Non-Criminal Report on N Paint St

Case Number: SO-P2501264

Sara Miller reported discovering inappropriate content on an ex-boyfriend’s phone while checking it on N Paint St, Chillicothe.

Deer Crash on State Route 41

Case Number: SO-P2501265

A vehicular accident involving a deer was reported near Rapid Forge Road on State Route 41.

Theft Investigation on State Route 41

Case Number: SO-P2501266

A theft complaint was filed on State Route 41 in Bainbridge, where the caller reported stolen property, initiating an investigation.

Rolling Domestic Dispute on US 23

Case Number: SO-P2501267

Deputies responded to a rolling domestic dispute on US-23 near OH-159 in Chillicothe, resulting in an arrest.

Disorderly Conduct on Blackwater Rd

Case Number: SO-P2501268

Deputies were called to Blackwater Rd for a disorderly conduct complaint, initiating an investigation upon arrival.

Welfare Check on Liberty Hill Rd

Case Number: SO-P2501270

A welfare check was conducted on Liberty Hill Rd, with the contacted subject appearing to be okay.

Rape Investigation on Moss Hollow Rd

Case Number: SO-P2501269

Deputies initiated an investigation following a report of a possible sex offense on Crouse Chapel Road.

Lost Firearm on Massieville Rd

Case Number: SO-P2501271

A complaint regarding a lost firearm was reported on Massieville Rd, Chillicothe.

Missing Package from Grubb Rd

Case Number: SO-P2501272

A male reported a missing package from Grubb Rd, prompting a report filing.

Aggravated Menacing on SR-772

Case Number: SO-P2501273

Deputies responded to a disorderly incident on SR-772, leading to an ongoing investigation into aggravated menacing.

Traffic Stop and Arrest on Carmel Dr

Case Number: SO-P2501274

Deputy Stanley arrested a driver on an active warrant and issued a citation following a traffic stop for a stop sign violation near Carmel Dr.

Disorderly Incident on Hunters Way

Case Number: SO-P2501275

Deputy Williamson investigated a complaint regarding an elderly male outside in his underwear on Hunters Way.

Criminal Trespass on US 23/Three Locks Rd

Case Number: SO-P2501276

Sgt Dutcher barred two trespassers from a property on US 23/Three Locks Rd following a suspicious activity report.

Non-Injury Crash on US 35

Case Number: SO-P2501277

Deputies addressed a two-vehicle non-injury crash on US-35 near the Bridge Street exit in Chillicothe.

Disorderly Conduct on Chief Ln

Case Number: SO-P2501278

Deputy O’Bomsawin responded to a residence on Chief Lane due to a disorderly conduct report.

Domestic Violence and Menacing on Massieville Rd

Case Number: SO-P2501279

Sgt Dutcher started an investigation into a threats complaint involving domestic violence and aggravated menacing by a male relative on Massieville Rd, Chillicothe.

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