On December 4, 2025, law enforcement handled a range of incidents, including reports of suspicious vehicles, fires, theft, warrants, and welfare checks. Several non-criminal incidents also took place, along with a case involving the emergency hospitalization for mental health treatment. Below are the summaries of the specific cases:

Suspicious Vehicle Report in Chillicothe

Case Number: SO-P2505327

On December 4, 2025, authorities were dispatched to East Hydell Road in Chillicothe to investigate a suspicious vehicle. The caller provided pertinent information leading to the commencement of an investigation.

Structure Fire in South Salem

Case Number: SO-P2505328

On December 4, 2025, a structure fire was reported on Upper Twin Road in South Salem. The caller indicated that the bathroom caught fire, prompting an investigation.

Welfare Check on Camelin Hill Road

Case Number: SO-P2505330

On December 4, 2025, Deputy Morgan conducted a welfare check on the 1000 Block of Camelin Hill Road. A report was documented following the check.

Warrant Served in Bainbridge

Case Number: SO-P2505329

On December 4, 2025, an active arrest warrant was served at 365 Draher Lane, Bainbridge. Contact was made with the female subject, initiating an investigation.

Trailer Theft in Frankfort

Case Number: SO-P2505331

On December 4, 2025, Sgt. Champion responded to a reported trailer theft on Little Creek Road, Frankfort, that occurred the previous day. The trailer was entered into LEADS as stolen.

Unruly Juvenile at Adena High School

Case Number: SO-P2505334

On December 4, 2025, authorities were dispatched to Adena High School in Frankfort due to a juvenile refusing to return home. An investigation was opened.

Arrest Warrant on Broadway Street

Case Number: SO-P2505335

On December 4, 2025, Sgt. Champion supported the US-23 Major Crimes Task Force in serving an arrest warrant in South Salem, resulting in the arrest of a male suspect.

Criminal Trespass on Eastern Avenue

Case Number: SO-P2505332

On December 4, 2025, Deputy Morgan was dispatched to the 800 Block of Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, for a trespass complaint, and a report was filed.

Minor Vehicle Crash on SR 159

Case Number: SO-P2505333

On December 4, 2025, a vehicle crash occurred near N Bridge Street and Hopetown Road in Chillicothe, with minor injuries reported. Deputy Morgan took a report.

Identity Fraud Inquiry in Chillicothe

Case Number: SO-P2505337

On December 4, 2025, Sgt. Champion was addressed with a possible identity fraud complaint in Chillicothe. The complainant claimed identity theft by a former boss, prompting further investigation upon receiving documentation.

Theft Clarification on Upper Twin Road

Case Number: SO-P2505336

On December 4, 2025, a report was initially made for a stolen utility trailer on Upper Twin Road, South Salem. However, it was later identified as a misunderstanding, as a friend had borrowed the trailer.

Mental Health Intervention on Eastern Avenue

Case Number: SO-P2505338

On December 4, 2025, a male experiencing mental health issues on Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Incident on Piney Creek Road

Case Number: SO-P2505339

Details about the incident on Piney Creek Road in Chillicothe were not specified in the narrative provided.

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