On September 4, 2025, numerous incidents were reported across Ross County, ranging from non-criminal activities, thefts, and disorderly conduct to more severe cases involving weapons, drug paraphernalia, and emergency hospitalizations. The day’s reports highlight a variety of responses initiated by law enforcement to address both criminal and non-criminal situations, including investigations into thefts, handling of disorderly individuals, and attending to medical and mental health emergencies.

Non-criminal Alleged Sex Offense

Case Number: SO-P2504046

Deputy Stanley responded to an alleged sex offense report on CR-550 in Ross County. The case was classified as non-criminal.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Case Number: SO-P2504047

A report of a stolen vehicle led Deputy Woodbridge to Western Avenue in Chillicothe, where an investigation was initiated.

Improper Starting or Backing

Case Number: SO-P2504049

Sgt Dutcher investigated a private property crash at Hernstein Hyundai on River Rd, Chillicothe.

Medical Complaint

Case Number: SO-P2504050

Deputy Jackson was dispatched to Western Avenue regarding a medical complaint, determined to be non-criminal.

Disorderly Conduct Summons

Case Number: SO-P2504052

A disorderly conduct report on Western Avenue resulted in a summons being issued after Deputy Jackson’s intervention.

Disorderly Complaint

Case Number: SO-P2504051

Deputy Jackson responded to a disorderly complaint on Golfview Dr, assessed as non-criminal.

Theft and Bank Fraud

Case Number: SO-P2504054

Sgt Dutcher began an investigation into a bank fraud case reported at LEC on Black Run Rd, Chillicothe.

Complaint Response

Case Number: SO-P2504056

Deputy JoHansen addressed a complaint at the 16000 block of Charleston Pike, Kingston.

Suspicious Facebook Activity

Case Number: SO-P2504053

Travis C. Fisher reported potential contact attempts via Facebook, resulting in an investigation on W Riehle Rd, Chillicothe.

Vehicle Lock Out Damage

Case Number: SO-P2504055

Sgt Dutcher handled a vehicle lockout at CCI, causing damage to the vehicle.

Theft at Hospital

Case Number: SO-P2504057

A theft report at Adena Hospital’s Emergency Department resulted in an arrest and investigation.

Private Property Crash

Case Number: SO-P2504058

Deputy Jackson was dispatched to a crash on SR-159, reported as non-criminal.

Non-suspicious Death

Case Number: SO-P2504062

Deputy Jackson investigated a potential DOA on Bull Creek Rd, Laurelville, determined to be non-suspicious.

Mental Illness Hold

Case Number: SO-P2504059

A domestic disturbance on Western Avenue led to an emergency hospitalization for mental illness.

Unruly Juvenile

Case Number: SO-P2504060

An unruly child on Anderson Station Road prompted Deputy Jackson to initiate an investigation.

Non-criminal Complaint at Save Alot

Case Number: SO-P2504061

Deputy Jackson investigated a non-criminal complaint at Save Alot on Western Ave.

Marijuana Paraphernalia

Case Number: SO-P2504065

A suspicious vehicle on Cattail Road involved Deputy Stanley uncovering marijuana paraphernalia.

Driving Under Suspension

Case Number: SO-P2504064

Deputy Williamson stopped a vehicle on SR-772 for a random verification suspension and issued a citation.

Weapons and Drug Paraphernalia

Case Number: SO-P2504067

Deputy Stanley addressed a non-criminal complaint involving weapons and drug paraphernalia on Massieville Road.

Disorderly Conduct Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2504066

On Moss Hollow Rd, a woman with a warrant was arrested for disorderly conduct and other offenses.

Domestic Violence Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2504068

A domestic dispute on Lunbeck Rd resulted in an arrest after Deputy Williamson’s investigation.

Non-criminal Incident

Case Number: SO-P2504069

Deputy O’Bomsawin addressed a non-criminal complaint at the LEC on Liberty Hill Rd.

Suicidal Subject Response

Case Number: SO-P2504070

A suicidal subject on North Second Street in Frankfort led Deputy Stanley to assess the non-criminal situation.

Mental Illness Hold for Overdose

Case Number: SO-P2504072

A possible overdose on Hawthorn Rd resulted in a subject’s mental health evaluation at Adena Regional Medical Center.

Drug Overdose Emergency

Case Number: SO-P2504071

A medical emergency involving a drug overdose on SR-207 in Chillicothe was managed by Deputy Stanley without criminal activity.

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