The Ross County Sheriff’s Office recorded multiple incidents on August 4, 2025. These ranged from traffic violations and thefts to non-criminal matters, such as welfare checks and harassment complaints. Several cases involved death investigations deemed non-suspicious, while others involved serious allegations of assault and rape. Below are the summaries of each reported incident.
Driving Under Suspension
Case Number: SO-P2503460
On August 4, 2025, Deputy Stanley issued a citation to a male driver for driving under suspension on S Douglas Avenue in Chillicothe.
Pursuit and Failure to Comply
Case Number: SO-P2503461
Deputy Stanley assisted Chillicothe Police in a pursuit on US-35 East ending on Vigo Road involving a suspect failing to comply with police orders.
Warrant Arrest
Case Number: SO-P2503462
In Waverly, a subject with an active arrest warrant from Ross County was apprehended without incident at Izzy’s Gas Station on Blain Highway.
Structure Fire
Case Number: SO-P2503463
Sgt. Champion responded to a structure fire on Bull Creek Rd, Laurellville. Colerain Township firefighters attended the scene, with no foul play suspected.
Harassment Complaint
Case Number: SO-P2503464
An incident of alleged harassment occurred on True Hollow Rd, Chillicothe, where a female reported inappropriate comments by a male, who was later taken for mental health evaluation.
Theft Investigation
Case Number: SO-P2503465
A report of theft at the fairgrounds booth led to an investigation initiated by a complaint from an Ohio Department of Transportation worker.
Unruly Child Complaint
Case Number: SO-P2503466
A report on Harris Station Road, Bainbridge, involved a juvenile acting unruly, warranting an investigation.
Juvenile Complaint
Case Number: SO-P2503467
A report on Baker Road, Chillicothe, began an investigation into an incident involving juveniles.
Vehicle Theft Report
Case Number: SO-P2503468
A woman in Clarksburg reported her car as stolen by her boyfriend, but she declined to press charges.
Criminal Trespass and Death
Case Number: SO-P2503469
Multiple death incidents were reported, including an unattended death on Walnut Creek Rd, Kingston, where EMS pronounced the driver deceased.
Unruly Child Escalation
Case Number: SO-P2503472
An unruly child incident was reported on England Hollow Rd, Chillicothe, involving the refusal of a minor to return home.
Breaking and Entering
Case Number: SO-P2503474
On Challenger Ct, Chillicothe, a report of suspicious activity in a storage area resulted in the start of an investigation.
Found Property
Case Number: SO-P2503471
A wallet was found at the Ross County Fair, Fairgrounds Rd, Chillicothe.
Natural Death Incidents
Case Numbers: SO-P2503476, SO-P2503483, SO-P2503477
Three separate deaths were reported as non-suspicious across Chillicothe and Greenfield, involving police and EMS investigations.
Assault Reports
Case Numbers: SO-P2503486, SO-P2503488
Assault incidents were reported at the Light House Youth Center on Tong Hollow Rd and on Easterday Rd, each leading to investigations.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Case Number: SO-P2503489
A woman’s vehicle theft was reported after being left at a friend’s house on Bull Creek Road.
Telecommunications Harassment
Case Numbers: SO-P2503475, SO-P2503492
Two separate harassment cases via telecommunications were reported in Bainbridge and Chillicothe, with warnings given to involved parties.
Non-Criminal Reports
Case Numbers: SO-P2503470, SO-P2503478, SO-P2503480
Various non-criminal incidents were reported involving property damage and resource assistance for protection orders across Chillicothe.
Theft and Criminal Trespass
Case Numbers: SO-P2503481, SO-P2503484, SO-P2503485
Reports of theft and criminal trespass were made, including the theft of a golf cart and intrusion at private properties.
Golf Cart Accident
Case Number: SO-P2503491
Ryan M. Hayes lost control of a golf cart at the Ross County Fair, which collided with a parked truck.