The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 incidents on April 29, 2026, ranging from animal welfare calls and traffic stops to serious criminal matters including sexual assault, domestic violence involving weapons, and drug-related offenses. The day saw multiple drug interdiction efforts, several warrant arrests, and several vandalism complaints concentrated on Western Avenue in Chillicothe.
Injured Animal Removed from Roadway
Case #SO-P2601818
At 8:36 a.m., Lt. McGoye encountered an injured animal in the roadway on Western Avenue in Chillicothe. The animal was euthanized and removed from the road.
Suicide Threats Result in Hospital Transport
Case #SO-P2601819
At approximately 10:27 a.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to South High Street in Kingston in reference to suicide threats. The caller stated he was sick and wanted to end his life to no longer suffer. He was transported to the hospital by EMS.
Arrest Warrant Apprehended on North Bridge Street
Case #SO-P2601822
At 10:31 a.m., a deputy patrolling North Bridge Street in Chillicothe observed a male with active arrest warrants. An investigation was initiated.
Hit-and-Run Accident at Medical Center
Case #SO-P2601820
At approximately 11:25 a.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in reference to a private property hit-skip accident. The vehicle owner reported that a witness observed a vehicle strike her parked vehicle and flee the scene. Investigation was pending.
Vehicle Vandalism on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2601824
At 12:08 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Western Avenue in reference to a vandalism complaint. The caller reported that his vehicle was damaged. Investigation was initiated.
Driving Under Suspension Citation Issued
Case #SO-P2601823
At 12:17 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop in the 5000 block of Blain Highway in Chillicothe. The driver was cited for driving under suspension.
Theft Reported at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2601825
At 12:35 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to the Law Enforcement complex on Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for a theft report. A report was made and investigation was initiated.
Traffic Stop Yields Drug Possession Charges
Case #SO-P2601827
At 12:48 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on Denver Road in Chillicothe for failure to stay in marked lanes. A probable cause search of the vehicle located suspected narcotics.
Vehicle Safety Violation Results in Citation
Case #SO-P2601836
At approximately 12:55 p.m., Deputy Williamson observed a vehicle being operated with a cracked front windshield and without a rear window on Rozelle Creek Road near Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe. A traffic stop was conducted and a citation was issued.
Threats Complaint on South Bridge Street
Case #SO-P2601826
At 1:23 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to South Bridge Street in Chillicothe for a threats complaint. A report was made in case of further incident.
Government Property Vandalized on State Route 104
Case #SO-P2601828
At 1:52 p.m., Sgt. Champion took a report in reference to a vandalism complaint on State Route 104 in Chillicothe. The caller reported that property belonging to the City of Chillicothe had been damaged. A report was taken.
Second Vehicle Vandalism on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2601830
At 2:01 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Western Avenue in reference to a vandalism complaint. The caller reported that her vehicle was damaged. Investigation was initiated.
Felony Warrant Arrest in Waverly
Case #SO-P2601829
At 2:06 p.m., while working a detail, a deputy observed and identified a male who had a felony warrant for his arrest. The arrest was made and the case was closed.
Vehicle Damage Reported Near State Route 23
Case #SO-P2601832
At 2:12 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a business on Eastern Avenue in reference to damage to a vehicle that occurred on State Route 23 South in the area of the Main Street exit.
Improper Pass and Suspension Citation
Case #SO-P2601831
At 2:31 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on Black Run Road in Chillicothe. The driver was issued a citation for driving under suspension.
Sexual Assault Report Forwarded to Detective Bureau
Case #SO-P2601833
At approximately 4:00 p.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to Sulphur Spring Road in Kingston in reference to a sexual assault. The reporting party stated that his daughter had been sexually assaulted by her boyfriend in January. The case was forwarded to the RCSO Detective Bureau.
Suspended License and Warrant Traffic Stop
Case #SO-P2601834
At approximately 4:23 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol on Eastern Avenue near Douglas Avenue in Chillicothe when a license plate check revealed an active warrant and suspended license. A traffic stop was initiated and a citation was issued.
Non-Criminal Complaint on Apollo Lane
Case #SO-P2601835
At 4:49 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Apollo Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a non-criminal complaint.
Missing Child Located at Shopping Center
Case #SO-P2601838
At 7:28 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher responded to Scioto Woods in Chillicothe for a report of a possible missing child wandering in the parking lot. The child was returned home. A report was taken.
Welfare Check on Blain Highway
Case #SO-P2601840
At approximately 7:38 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Blain Highway in Chillicothe in reference to a welfare check. Upon arrival, contact was made with the resident and an investigation was started.
Speeding Citation Issued
Case #SO-P2601839
At 7:51 p.m., a traffic citation was issued on South Bridge Street at Cooks Hill in Chillicothe for speeding in a 55 mph zone.
Juvenile Telecommunications Harassment Complaint
Case #SO-P2601841
At 7:59 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Thornton-Sprung Road in Kingston in reference to a juvenile complaint involving telecommunications harassment.
Major Traffic Stop Results in Drug and OVI Arrest
Case #SO-P2601842
At 8:08 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on Eighth Street near South Hickory Street in Chillicothe. The stop resulted in multiple charges including operating a motor vehicle with an invalid plate, driving under suspension, no tail lights or license plate light, possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle under the influence. Narcotics were recovered during the stop.
Dog Complaint Report in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601843
At 10:30 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Rapid Forge Road in Bainbridge for a dog complaint. A report was held.
Domestic Violence Incident with Multiple Charges
Case #SO-P2601845
At 11:48 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to North Paint Street in Chillicothe in reference to a domestic complaint involving multiple charges including robbery, endangering children, unlawful restraint, and domestic violence. An investigation was initiated.
Injured Deer Dispatched on State Route 207
Case #SO-P2601844
At 11:58 p.m., a deputy dispatched regarding an injured deer on State Route 207 in Chillicothe.