The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on July 24, 2026, ranging from traffic accidents and warrant pickups to serious criminal allegations. The day’s activity included two reported sexual offenses, multiple property crimes, and several warrant executions, with calls distributed across Chillicothe and Bainbridge.
Private Property Accident Under Investigation
Case #SO-P2603202
At 12:35 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Union Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a private property crash. An investigation was initiated into the incident.
Wanted Subject Apprehended on Blackwater Road
Case #SO-P2603203
At 1:40 a.m., Deputy JoHansen coordinated with South Bloomfield Police to apprehend a wanted subject at Blackwater Road and US-23 in Chillicothe. The subject was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.
Second Warrant Arrest Made in Early Morning
Case #SO-P2603204
At 2:33 a.m., Deputy JoHansen made contact with South Bloomfield Police Department on Blackwater Road near US-23 to apprehend another wanted subject on a warrant. The arrest was completed without incident.
Stolen License Plate Reported on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2603207
At 10:25 a.m., a deputy responded to Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe to investigate a theft report. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the complainant who reported a stolen license plate, and an investigation was initiated.
Illegal Dumping Complaint Investigated in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603208
On July 22, 2026, an illegal dumping complaint was reported on West Fifth Street in Bainbridge. A deputy investigated the incident on July 24 at 11:59 a.m.
Vehicle Vandalism Reported on Shawnee Street
Case #SO-P2603209
At 1:05 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Shawnee Street in Bainbridge in reference to a criminal mischief complaint. The caller reported that a subject had damaged a vehicle he was driving, and an investigation was started.
Hit-and-Run Incident at Medical Center
Case #SO-P2603210
At 2:15 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Adena Regional Medical Center for a hit-and-run accident on private property. A report was taken and an investigation was begun.
Non-Criminal Complaint on Chief Lane
Case #SO-P2603211
At 3:20 p.m., a deputy was made aware of a complaint on Chief Lane in Chillicothe. The deputy spoke with the complainant by telephone and gathered information regarding a non-criminal incident, initiating an investigation.
Sexual Offense Involving Minor Reported on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2603212
At 3:30 p.m., a deputy spoke with a complainant regarding a sex offense. The complainant provided information about a sexual offense involving a minor, and an investigation was initiated.
Possible Sex Offense Reported on Cattail Road
Case #SO-P2603213
At 3:38 p.m., a deputy spoke with a subject via telephone regarding a possible sex offense that occurred on Cattail Road in Chillicothe. Information was obtained and an investigation was started.
Deputy Assists CPS in Ex Parte Hearing
Case #SO-P2603214
At 3:57 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Pam Lane in Chillicothe to assist Child Protective Services in an ex parte proceeding. A report was taken.
Runaway Juvenile Located on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2603215
At 6:49 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Western Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was located.
Disorderly Conduct and Warrant at Applegate Apartments
Case #SO-P2603216
At 8:00 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to Applegate Apartments on Western Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. An investigation was initiated.
Juvenile Report Conducted on Recorded Line
Case #SO-P2603217
At 9:13 p.m., a deputy conducted a juvenile report over a recorded telephone line on Cattail Road in Chillicothe. An investigation was started.