The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11 incidents on October 9, 2026, ranging from a suspicious death investigation and assault complaints to disorderly conduct, theft and non-criminal calls for service. Notable incidents included a shooting investigation on Pickett Court that sent a male to Adena, a stolen ATV in Clarksburg, a report of gunfire on Snyder Road, and an assault investigated at Unioto Football Field.
Suspicious Death Investigation on Pickett Court
Case #SO-P2604384
Deputies responded to Pickett Court in Chillicothe just before 1 a.m. on October 9 after shots were fired. A male was transported to Adena, and the case remains under investigation as a suspicious death.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Seney Road
Case #SO-P2604385
At 5:47 a.m. on October 9, a deputy was dispatched to a business on Seney Rd. in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint.
Assault Information Reported on Lancaster Road
Case #SO-P2604386
A deputy was dispatched to Lancaster Rd. in Chillicothe at 8:34 a.m. on October 9 after a caller came forward the previous day with information about an assault. An investigation was opened.
Disorderly Conduct Near Rozelle Creek Road
Case #SO-P2604389
At 9:18 a.m. on October 9, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Rozelle Creek Rd. in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint stemming from an incident at the intersection of US 23 and Rozelle Creek Rd.
Trafficking Information Forwarded to Investigators
Case #SO-P2604390
On October 9 at 2:20 p.m., a deputy took a call from a resident wishing to forward information about trafficking in Ross County. The information was documented and forwarded to the investigations division.
Non-Criminal Complaint on Sarah Court
Case #SO-P2604392
A deputy was dispatched to Sarah Ct. in Chillicothe at 2:48 p.m. on October 9 for a non-criminal complaint, and an investigation was opened upon arrival.
Sexual Offense Report Investigated on Denver Road
Case #SO-P2604394
On October 9 at 3:34 p.m., a deputy spoke with a female regarding a possible sexual offense that occurred on Denver Rd. in Chillicothe. An investigation into the report has been opened.
Report of Gunfire on Snyder Road
Case #SO-P2604393
A lieutenant and deputy responded to a residence on Snyder Rd. in Chillicothe at 3:50 p.m. on October 9 after reports of a gun being fired in the area.
Juvenile Fight at Kenowa Village
Case #SO-P2604395
At 4:53 p.m. on October 9, a sergeant was dispatched to Kenowa Village near Pleasant Valley Rd. in Chillicothe for a juvenile fight. A report was taken and an investigation was started.
ATV Reported Stolen in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2604396
A sergeant was dispatched to Stinson Ln. in Clarksburg at 6:15 p.m. on October 9 after an ATV was reported stolen.
Assault Investigated After Football Field Incident
Case #SO-P2604397
At 10:04 p.m. on October 9, a sergeant was dispatched to Adena regarding an assault that occurred at Unioto Football Field. An investigation was started.