On August 15, 2025, law enforcement responded to various incidents throughout Ross County, involving offenses ranging from traffic-related stops and warrants to theft, vehicular incidents, and violations of protection orders. Authorities were actively engaged in investigatory and enforcement activities across Chillicothe and surrounding areas.

OVI Investigation on Egypt Pike

Case Number: SO-P25036800

Sgt Riege responded to a potential vehicle accident reported via an iPhone detection system on Egypt Pike in Chillicothe. The vehicle was located, and an investigation was initiated.

Theft Report on Musgrove Rd

Case Number: SO-P25036820

Deputy Jackson conducted a phone report concerning a theft without consent on Musgrove Rd, Chillicothe.

Mental Illness Hold on Mt. Olive Rd

Case Number: SO-P25036830

Deputy JoHansen addressed an emergency hospitalization for a mental illness hold near 320 Mt. Olive Road in South Salem.

Complaint Addressed on Peace Pipe Rd

Case Number: SO-P25036840

Deputy JoHansen responded to a complaint at 23 Peace Pipe Road in Chillicothe to assess a reported situation.

Warrant Activity on Blain Hwy

Case Number: SO-P25036850

Deputy Williamson conducted a warrant relay on Blain Hwy, Ross County, following dispatch instructions.

Protection Order Violation on Sulphur Spring Rd

Case Number: SO-P25036860

A deputy was sent to Sulphur Spring Road to investigate a report of a male subject allegedly violating a standing protection order.

Driving Under Suspension on N Bridge St

Case Number: SO-P25036870

Deputy Stanley executed a traffic stop on SR-159 for driving under suspension related to child support and unpaid fines.

Warrant Execution in Chillicothe

Case Number: SO-P25036880

Authorities engaged in warrant activities in Chillicothe, without further specifics provided in the report.

Juvenile Complaint on Clinton Rd

Case Number: SO-P25036890

Deputy Stanley attended to a juvenile complaint reported on Clinton Road in Chillicothe, classified as a non-criminal matter.

Disorderly Conduct on ST RT 180

Case Number: SO-P25036900

A call regarding disorderly conduct related to fighting or threatening behavior led Deputy Stanley to SR-180 in Ross County.

Warrant Arrest on Three Locks Rd

Case Number: SO-P25036910

Deputies responded to Three Locks Rd, resulting in the arrest of a male subject with active warrants who was reportedly making threats.

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