The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 15 incidents on October 1, 2026, ranging from two non-suspicious death investigations and an identity theft report to disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, drug possession and mental health holds. Notable calls included a possible elder abuse report involving Liberty Hill Road, a parking lot collision at Adena Cancer Center, and two emergency hospitalizations for mental illness holds.
Death Investigation on Tabernacle Road
Case #SO-P2604279
On October 1 at 7:25 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Tabernacle Rd. in Chillicothe after an unresponsive male was found at the location. The death was determined non-suspicious.
Nuisance Animal Complaint on Plano Road
Case #SO-P2604278
On October 1 at 8:20 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Plano Rd. near Washington Court House on a non-criminal complaint. The caller advised that a neighbor’s dog kept coming onto his property, and an investigation was started.
Identity Theft Reported Near Laurelville
Case #SO-P2604282
On October 1 at 9:27 a.m., a resident on SR 327 near Laurelville reported that an unknown person or persons had used her personal information to open fraudulent accounts.
Road Rage Leads to Disorderly Conduct Complaint
Case #SO-P2604280
On October 1 at approximately 9:36 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to US-50 near Londonderry on a disorderly conduct complaint. Investigation determined that a mutual fight occurred following a road rage incident, and the parties involved were barred from the caller’s property.
Parking Lot Collision at Adena Cancer Center
Case #SO-P2604281
On October 1 at 11:01 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to SR 159 in Chillicothe for a fender-bender in the Adena Cancer Center parking lot involving two patients. An investigation was started.
Threats Investigated at Adena Local School District
Case #SO-P2604284
On October 1 at 11:05 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Local School District near Co. Rd. 550 in Frankfort on a threats complaint. An investigation was started.
Woman Hospitalized After Suicidal Threats
Case #SO-P2604283
On October 1 at 12:04 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Community Action on Eastern Ave. in Chillicothe for a female making suicidal threats. She was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center and placed on a mental illness hold.
Theft Reported at US-50 Rental Business
Case #SO-P2604285
On October 1 at 1:31 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a rental business on US-50 in Chillicothe for a theft complaint. A report was taken and an investigation was started.
Juvenile Drug Possession Complaint at Southeastern Local Schools
Case #SO-P2604286
On October 1 at 2:01 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Southeastern Local School District near Lancaster Rd. in Chillicothe on a juvenile complaint involving marijuana possession. An investigation was started.
Trespassing Complaint on Shiloh Road
Case #SO-P2604287
On October 1 at 2:52 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Shiloh Rd. in Frankfort on a criminal trespass complaint. The caller advised that a male was trespassing, and an investigation was started.
Deputies Respond to Unconscious Juvenile
Case #SO-P2604288
On October 1 at 6:04 p.m., a deputy responded to Chester Hill Rd. in Chillicothe in reference to an unconscious juvenile.
Elder Abuse Report Investigated
Case #SO-P2604289
On October 1 at 7:12 p.m., a deputy responded to the 3000 block of Prussia Rd. in reference to a possible elder abuse incident that had taken place in the 2000 block of Liberty Hill Rd. in Chillicothe. A non-criminal report was taken.
Disorderly Conduct Call in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2604290
On October 1 at 9:18 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Fourth St. in Clarksburg on a disorderly conduct complaint.
Reckless Driver Call Leads to Hospitalization
Case #SO-P2604291
On October 1 at 10 p.m., deputies responded to the 10000 block of SR-159 near Kingston in reference to a reckless driver. A female was ultimately transported to the hospital for detox and mental health concerns.
Possible Death Investigated on Egypt Pike
Case #SO-P2604292
On October 1 at 11:30 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Egypt Pike in Chillicothe for a possible death. The death was determined non-suspicious, and an investigation was started.