A summary of incidents reported on July 16, 2025, includes a range of activities involving law enforcement, such as traffic violations, arrests on outstanding warrants, non-suspicious and suspicious deaths, theft, a motor vehicle accident, and various non-criminal investigations. Below is a detailed breakdown of each incident:
Arrest During Traffic Stop for Warrant and Lane Violations
Case Number: SO-P2503144
On July 16, 2025, Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near Cauble Ln in Chillicothe for a marked lanes violation. The driver was arrested due to an outstanding warrant and taken to the Ross County Jail.
Arrest for OVI and Multiple Traffic Violations
Case Number: SO-P2503145
Deputy Morgan stopped a vehicle on SR-159 near Hospital Rd, Chillicothe, on July 16, 2025, for multiple traffic violations. The driver was arrested for Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (OVI).
Investigation of Gunfire Reports
Case Number: SO-P2503146
Lt. McGoye responded on July 16, 2025, to reports of gunfire near an abandoned factory on Hospital Rd, Chillicothe. No unusual activities were found upon checking the area.
Non-Suspicious Death in Bainbridge
Case Number: SO-P2503147
Sgt. Champion responded to a report of a death on Chambliss Rd, Bainbridge, on July 16, 2025. The female was pronounced dead with no signs of trauma or foul play; it appears to have been a medical incident.
Theft of Tires and Wheels
Case Number: SO-P2503148
A theft report was made on July 16, 2025, regarding stolen tires and wheels from a truck on State Route 41, Bainbridge. An investigation is underway.
Warrant Assistance
Case Number: SO-P2503150
Deputy Boltenhouse assisted an outside agency on July 16, 2025, at 233 Dunkard Hill Rd, Chillicothe, relating to a warrant.
Assistance to Child Protective Services
Case Number: SO-P2503151
On July 16, 2025, Deputy JoHansen responded to Pam Lane, Chillicothe, to assist Child Protective Services in a non-criminal matter.
Hit and Run Accident on Western Ave
Case Number: SO-P2503152
Deputy Morgan responded to a motor vehicle crash on the 2000 Block of Western Ave, Chillicothe, on July 16, 2025. No injuries were reported from the accident where the scene was left.
Neighbor Dispute in Chillicothe
Case Number: SO-P2503153
A non-criminal neighbor dispute was reported on July 16, 2025, at Limerick Lane, Chillicothe. Complaints were made about a neighbor playing a disruptive song repeatedly.
Mental Health Crisis Intervention
Case Number: SO-P2503154
On July 16, 2025, Deputy Morgan responded to a mental health crisis involving a juvenile on Valley Rd, Waverly. The juvenile was taken to Adena for further treatment.
Suspicious Death Investigation
Case Number: SO-P2503156
Deputy Nott assisted ODNR on July 16, 2025, for a suspicious death on Taylor Rd, Bainbridge. The scene was preserved for further investigation by ODNR.
Unruly Juvenile Incident
Case Number: SO-P2503155
On July 16, 2025, Deputy Morgan addressed an incident on Black Run Rd, Chillicothe, involving an unruly juvenile refusing to go to her father’s house. A report was filed.