The Ross County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) reported a series of incidents on January 31, 2026, ranging from disorderly conduct to telecommunications harassment and domestic violence. A total of ten cases were documented, including arrests for driving under the influence and disorderly intoxication.

Disorderly Conduct – Intoxicated Annoy or Alarm

Case Number: SO-P2600367

On January 31, 2026, RCSO responded to a disorderly conduct incident on Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, resulting in an arrest for disorderly intoxication.

Animal Welfare Concern

Case Number: SO-P2600368

Sgt. Dutcher began an investigation following a complaint about a dog left in the cold on Charleston Pike, Chillicothe.

Domestic Violence

Case Number: SO-P2600369

RCSO responded to a domestic violence complaint on Cattail Rd, Chillicothe, involving a boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend causing a disturbance.

Telecommunications Harassment

Case Number: SO-P2600370

Officers Sutton and Champion responded to a report of telecommunications harassment on Mount Tabor Rd., Chillicothe, involving harassing phone messages.

Breaking and Entering

Case Number: SO-P2600373

A breaking and entering incident was reported on OH-207 in Clarksburg, with ongoing investigations.

Threats Complaint

Case Number: SO-P2600372

A threats complaint was addressed through a phone report on Trego Creek Rd, Chillicothe.

Assistance with Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2600374

RCSO officers assisted Chillicothe Police Department (CPD) with an arrest on US-23 N.

Domestic Violence; Intimidation

Case Number: SO-P2600375

An incident on Apollo Ln, Chillicothe, involved a female suspect throwing an alcoholic beverage at her grandfather and threatening officers, leading to an arrest.

Driving While Under the Influence

Case Number: SO-P2600377

A traffic stop on State Route 180, Chillicothe, resulted in an arrest for driving while under the influence after the vehicle exceeded speed limits.

Telecommunications Harassment Complaint

Case Number: SO-P2600376

A telecommunications harassment report was filed on Pricer Ridge Rd, Bainbridge, and is under investigation.

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