The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on October 13, 2026, ranging from theft and fraud complaints to criminal mischief, traffic enforcement and welfare checks. Notable calls included a swatting threat on Crouse Chapel Road, a non-suspicious death investigation on Hines Boulevard, a fire set at the old Hopetown School property, and a contractor fraud complaint out of Bainbridge.
Suspicious Person Call Leads to Criminal Mischief Report on Hospital Road
Case #SO-P2604438
On October 13 at 5:54 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Hospital Road in Chillicothe on the report of a suspicious person. The caller provided information regarding a criminal mischief complaint, and an investigation was started.
Swatting Threat Investigated on Crouse Chapel Road
Case #SO-P2604439
On October 13 at 6:28 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Crouse Chapel Road in Chillicothe in reference to a threat. The property was checked upon arrival, and an investigation into a possible swatting incident was started.
Juvenile Call Leads to Obstruction and Disorderly Conduct Investigation
Case #SO-P2604441
On October 13 at 9:07 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile. The call led to an investigation into obstructing official business and disorderly conduct.
Traffic Stop for Speeding on US-23
Case #SO-P2604440
On October 13 at 9:49 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on US-23 in Chillicothe. The driver was cited after being clocked at 60 mph in a reduced-speed zone.
Non-Suspicious Death Investigated on Hines Boulevard
Case #SO-P2604443
On October 13 at 9:53 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a possible deceased person on Hines Boulevard in Chillicothe. The deputy arrived on scene and opened a non-suspicious death investigation.
Traffic Stop on State Route 772 Ends in Speeding Citation
Case #SO-P2604442
On October 13 at 10:59 a.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop in the 15000 block of State Route 772 near South Paint Street in Chillicothe, resulting in a citation for speeding.
Contractor Fraud Complaint Reported in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2604445
On October 13 at 1:27 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a fraud and theft complaint stemming from State Route 772 in Bainbridge. The complainant said a construction contractor failed to complete work that had already been paid for, and an investigation was started.
Theft Reported on East Main Street in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2604444
On October 13 at 1:59 p.m., Deputy JoHansen responded to a theft complaint at a business in the 500 block of East Main Street in Bainbridge.
Deputy Assists with Ex-Parte Order on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2604446
On October 13 at 3:21 p.m., a deputy assisted Ross County Job and Family Services with an ex-parte order involving a dependent child on Western Avenue in Chillicothe.
Elderly Driver Hospitalized After Reckless Driving Call on SR-104
Case #SO-P2604448
On October 13 at 5:16 p.m., a deputy responded to State Route 104 in Chillicothe in reference to a reckless driver. An elderly male was transported to the hospital for a medical emergency.
Harassment Complaint Reported on Rozelle Creek Road
Case #SO-P2604447
On October 13 at 5:31 p.m., Sgt. Riege received a phone report of telecommunications harassment on Rozelle Creek Road in Chillicothe. The caller said she continued to be harassed by a female subject and asked that it stop, and an investigation was started.
Fire Set at Old Hopetown School Property
Case #SO-P2604449
On October 13 at 5:45 p.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to the area of 513 Hopetown Road in Chillicothe, the former Hopetown School, in reference to a fire complaint. The caller said a male had made a small fire on the porch, and a criminal mischief investigation was started.
Welfare Check for Altered Mental Status on Mount Tabor Road
Case #SO-P2604451
On October 13 at 7:16 p.m., a deputy responded to the 2000 block of Mount Tabor Road in Waverly in reference to a male experiencing an altered mental status. A report was taken and resources were provided.
Vehicle Crash Involving Deer on Egypt Pike
Case #SO-P2604450
On October 13 at 7:34 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of Egypt Pike in Chillicothe in reference to a vehicle crash involving a deer on the roadway. An investigation was started.