The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 13 incidents on March 18, 2026, ranging from traffic enforcement and property crimes to domestic violence and a sexual battery complaint involving a juvenile. Notable calls included a burglary with an arrest, a domestic violence incident with two subjects taken into custody, and a sexual battery allegation referred to the Detective Bureau and Children Services for investigation.
Speeding Violation on US 35 East
Case #SO-P2601044
At approximately 8:51 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle traveling 70 mph in a freeway zone outside an urban area on US 35 East in Chillicothe. A traffic stop was initiated and the investigation began.
School Disorderly Conduct Investigation in South Salem
Case #SO-P2601045
At approximately 10:36 a.m., dispatch received a phone report regarding a school problem at Wisecup Hill Road in South Salem. A deputy spoke with the caller and initiated an investigation.
Domestic Violence Incident on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2601046
At approximately 10:57 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Western Avenue in Chillicothe for a report of two subjects fighting. Both subjects were taken to the Ross County jail for domestic violence charges.
Online Purchase Fraud Reported in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2601047
At approximately 11:44 a.m., a caller reported purchasing car parts from a male in Florida but never receiving the items. The report was filed at Meadow Drive in Chillicothe.
Sexual Battery Investigation at Career Tech Center
Case #SO-P2601049
At approximately 11:53 a.m., Sergeant Champion and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to Pickaway Ross Career Tech Center on Crouse Chapel Road in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile complaint involving sexual battery by a parent or guardian. Upon arrival, contact was made with the school resource officer and an investigation was initiated. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau and Children Services will be handling the investigation.
Telecommunication Scam Reported in Kingston
Case #SO-P2601048
At approximately 12:10 p.m., a caller in Kingston reported being victimized by a telecommunication scam on Walnut Street.
Theft by Threat on Seney Road
Case #SO-P2601050
At approximately 1:31 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 300 block of Seney Road in Chillicothe for a theft report. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.
Credit Card Misuse at Tobacco Shop
Case #SO-P2601051
At approximately 2:01 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Wild Bills Tobacco in Chillicothe for a report of credit card misuse on Hospital Road. An investigation was started upon arrival.
Aggravated Menacing Complaint on Apollo Lane
Case #SO-P2601052
At approximately 3:06 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Apollo Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a threats complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the caller who reported being threatened, and an investigation was initiated.
Probation Violation Reported on Egypt Pike
Case #SO-P2601053
At approximately 7:16 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to Egypt Pike in Chillicothe in reference to a harassment complaint. An investigation was started and a report was filed.
Theft Report Filed from Washington Court House
Case #SO-P2601054
At approximately 8:13 p.m., a deputy took a phone report regarding a theft complaint on Plano Road in Washington Court House.
Welfare Check on Chester Hill Road
Case #SO-P2601056
At approximately 9:13 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Chester Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a welfare check.
Burglary Arrest on Cooks Hill Road
Case #SO-P2601055
At approximately 9:26 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was initiated, resulting in an arrest for burglary.