On April 3, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11 incidents throughout the county, ranging from a non-suspicious death and fraud complaints to traffic violations and welfare checks. The day’s calls were distributed across multiple jurisdictions, including Chillicothe, Kingston, Waverly, and Laurelville, with the majority of incidents occurring in Chillicothe.
Death Investigation in Kingston
Case #SO-P2601332
At 8:25 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Marietta Road in Kingston in reference to a possible dead on arrival. An investigation was initiated.
Scam Complaint at Law Enforcement Center
Case #SO-P2601333
At 11:03 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a scam complaint.
Identity Fraud Investigation
Case #SO-P2601334
At 11:38 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a fraud complaint.
Littering Complaint on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2601335
At 11:59 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Western Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a littering complaint. The investigation was pending review of camera footage.
Traffic Stop Results in Warrant Arrest
Case #SO-P2601336
At 2:07 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on Knoles Avenue in Chillicothe. The rider was arrested on an outstanding warrant from another state.
Single Vehicle Crash on Plyleys Lane
Case #SO-P2601337
At 3:12 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 1000 block of Plyleys Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a single vehicle crash. No injuries were reported, and a citation was issued for failure to control the vehicle.
Telecommunications Harassment Complaint
Case #SO-P2601340
At 9:14 p.m., RCSO deputies received a call in reference to continued telecommunications harassment from a previous incident on the 2100 block of Blain Highway in Waverly. An investigation was initiated.
Disorderly Conduct in Laurelville
Case #SO-P2601341
At 11:21 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to Market Street in Laurelville in reference to a disorderly incident. Both parties called in, with one complainant requesting help and the other advising they were waiting on the back porch. An investigation was started.
Juvenile Welfare Check at Mobile Home Park
Case #SO-P2601342
At 11:26 p.m., RCSO deputies were dispatched to a mobile home park at 1159 Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe for a report of a juvenile with altered mental status. An investigation was initiated.