The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents on March 29, 2025. These included a mix of criminal and non-criminal activities, such as traffic violations, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. Some incidents resulted in arrests, while others were resolved without further action. Below are summaries of each reported case.

Non-Criminal Injury Incident

Case Number: SO-P2501406

On 03/29/25, deputies responded to Valley Road in Waverly, where an individual was found bleeding from the head in a driveway. The person was transported to Adena Hospital by EMS.

Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant discovery

Case Number: SO-P2501409

On 03/29/25, Deputy Stanley stopped a vehicle on US-35 for lacking a license plate. An investigation revealed the passenger had an active warrant.

Accident on Private Property

Case Number: SO-P2501408

Sgt Dutcher investigated a hit-and-run accident on the private property of Wagner’s Bar on 03/29/25, starting an investigation.

Traffic Violation Warning

Case Number: SO-P2501407

On US-50, Deputy Morgan executed a traffic stop for failure to maintain lanes on 03/29/25. A consent search was conducted, and a warning was issued without further incident.

Resisting Arrest Following Warrant Notice

Case Number: SO-P2501410

Sgt Dutcher confronted Joseph Leeth on a warrant on 03/29/25 in Frankfort. Leeth resisted arrest, fled, and was subsequently subdued with a Taser.

Vehicle Crash Investigation

Case Number: SO-P2501411

On 03/29/25, a crash on State Route 772 led to an investigation. The driver was issued a citation for failing to control their vehicle.

Warrant Arrest in Chillicothe

Case Number: SO-P2501412

A warrant arrest was made on Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on 03/29/25 following a dispatch call.

Disorderly Conduct Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2501413

Deputies responded to a report of disorderly conduct due to intoxication on Eastern Avenue, leading to an arrest on 03/29/25.

Complaint Resolved in Frankfort

Case Number: SO-P2501415

A non-criminal complaint on E High St in Frankfort was resolved without further action on 03/29/25.

Warrant Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2501414

On 03/29/24, Celena Gibson was arrested on Mt. Zion Road on multiple active warrants and transported to RCJ without incident.

Unruly Child Incident

Case Number: SO-P2501416

Sgt Dutcher addressed an unruly child threatening to run away on Upper Twin Rd on 03/29/25. Resources were provided to the family.

Error in Report Issuance

Case Number: SO-P2501417

An error was noted in the issuance of a report on Black Run Rd, Chillicothe on 03/29/25.

Non-Criminal Incident

Case Number: SO-P2501418

A non-criminal incident was reported on Scott Rd, Chillicothe on 03/29/25.

Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2501419

Richard Scowden was arrested for obstruction, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct on 03/29/25. He was uncooperative with deputies but was eventually subdued and detained after a TASER deployment.

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