The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 23 incidents on May 8, 2026, ranging from a warrant arrest and vehicle accident with injuries to multiple disorderly conduct calls, vandalism complaints, and a non-suspicious death investigation. Notable incidents included an assault at a school where a student on probation was arrested and taken to juvenile detention, a drug overdose call at the Common Pleas building, and a suicide threats complaint late in the evening.
Arrest Warrant Served in Wooded Area Off Hopetown Road
Case #SO-P2601998
At approximately 1:39 a.m., Sgt. Riege assisted the Chillicothe Police Department in checking a wooded area off Hopetown Road for a subject and a stolen bicycle. A male subject was located with an outstanding Pickaway County arrest warrant and was arrested.
Single-Vehicle Accident with Trapped Passenger on Upper Twin Road
Case #SO-P2601999
At approximately 5:33 a.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sams responded to Upper Twin Road in South Salem for a single-vehicle accident with injuries. A female passenger was injured and trapped in the vehicle, and EMS extricated her and transported her to the hospital.
Threats Investigation on Blain Highway
Case #SO-P2602001
At 7:16 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Blain Highway for a threats complaint. A report was taken and an investigation was initiated.
Dog Bite Investigated on Vernon Drive
Case #SO-P2602002
At 8:04 a.m., a deputy responded to Vernon Drive for a dog bite complaint. The caller reported that his girlfriend was bitten, and an investigation was started.
Injured and Intoxicated Male on State Route 772
Case #SO-P2602003
At 8:58 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to State Route 772 for a report of a male who was injured and possibly intoxicated. The subject was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center.
Disorderly Conduct Warning Issued on Liberty Hill Road
Case #SO-P2602005
At 9:54 a.m., Deputy Nott responded to Liberty Hill Road for a non-active disorderly conduct complaint. All parties were warned for disorderly conduct, and no further action was needed.
Student Assaulted by Probation-Status Peer at School
Case #SO-P2602006
At approximately 11:41 a.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sams were dispatched to Cattail Road in reference to an assault. A student was assaulted by another student who was on probation. The suspect was arrested and taken to the Juvenile Detention Center.
Possible Drug Overdose at Common Pleas Building
Case #SO-P2602009
At 1:15 p.m., a deputy responded to the second floor of the Common Pleas building at 2 North Paint Street for a report of a male possibly overdosed in the lobby.
Civil Court Ruling Complaint
Case #SO-P2602010
At 1:28 p.m., a deputy was contacted by phone regarding a civil complaint over a court ruling on Brady Hill Road.
Wellness Check on Juveniles on State Route 772
Case #SO-P2602011
At 2:18 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 9500 block of State Route 772 for a wellness check on juveniles. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.
Unruly Juvenile Complaint on Yellowbud Road
Case #SO-P2602013
At 3:54 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Yellowbud Road for an unruly juvenile complaint.
Non-Suspicious Death Investigation on Anderson Station Road
Case #SO-P2602014
At 4:26 p.m., a deputy responded to the 2200 block of Anderson Station Road for a possible death investigation. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.
Non-Criminal Complaint Investigated on Chief Lane
Case #SO-P2602017
At approximately 4:22 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Chief Lane for a non-criminal complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was started.
Disorderly Conduct Call on Baptist Hill Road
Case #SO-P2602016
At 4:34 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 2381 Baptist Hill Road for a disorderly conduct complaint involving fighting or threatening.
Abandoned Motorcycle Complaint on Chapel Creek Road
Case #SO-P2602018
At approximately 6:24 p.m., Deputy Sutton responded to Chapel Creek Road for a non-criminal complaint regarding a motorcycle that had been abandoned in the complainant’s front yard. An investigation was started.
Vandalism Investigation on Stinson Lane in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2602021
At 5:45 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Stinson Lane in Clarksburg for a vandalism complaint involving theft without consent and criminal mischief.
Vandalism Complaint on Water Street in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2602019
At 6:24 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Water Street in Clarksburg for a vandalism complaint.
Criminal Mischief Call on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2602022
At 9:04 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 2097 Western Avenue in Chillicothe for a criminal mischief complaint.
Disorderly Conduct Response on Yellowbud Road
Case #SO-P2602023
At approximately 11:23 p.m., Deputy Sutton and Deputy Jackson responded to Yellowbud Road for a disorderly conduct complaint. Contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was initiated.
Suicide Threats Investigation on True Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2602024
At 11:38 p.m., a deputy responded to True Hollow Road for a suicide threats complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the parties involved and an investigation was started.