The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 publicly reported incidents on October 14, 2026, ranging from stalking and telecommunications harassment complaints to mental health holds, a protection order violation, trespass and a hit-skip crash investigation. Notable calls included a stalking complaint reported at the Law Enforcement Complex, two juvenile mental health holds in Waverly and Frankfort, and a disorderly conduct investigation at the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center that began as a possible domestic violence report.
Stalking Complaint Reported on Kenworth Drive
Case #SO-P2604452
On October 14 at approximately 8:01 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the lobby of the Law Enforcement Complex on a harassment complaint tied to an address on Kenworth Drive in Chillicothe. The reporting woman said her ex-boyfriend had been stalking her and asked that he be told to stop contact. She was provided information on obtaining a protection order but declined to file charges at this time.
Juvenile Hospitalized After Runaway Report in Waverly
Case #SO-P2604453
On October 14 at approximately 9:30 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Valley Road in Waverly on a report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was taken to Adena Regional Medical Center for mental health treatment.
Deputies Assist Chillicothe Police with Hit-Skip Crash
Case #SO-P2604454
On October 14 at approximately 12:13 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area of Bridge Street and East Fifth Street to assist Chillicothe Police with a hit-skip crash reported on East Main Street at U.S. 35.
Telecommunications Harassment Reported on Mallow Road
Case #SO-P2604455
On October 14 at approximately 12:27 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Mallow Road in Frankfort on a report of telecommunications harassment. The victim said he had received harassing messages from another man regarding the man’s wife and asked that the incident be documented only.
Disorderly Conduct Investigation at Career Center
Case #SO-P2604457
On October 14 at approximately 1:16 p.m., a deputy responded to the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center after the school’s resource officer reported a student had been assaulted by a family member, a possible domestic violence incident tied to an address on Eagle Court in Chillicothe. Investigation determined the incident was disorderly conduct rather than domestic violence.
Welfare Check for Altered Mental Status on Clinton Road
Case #SO-P2604458
On October 14 at approximately 1:18 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Clinton Road in Chillicothe on a report of altered mental status. The matter was resolved on scene and no further action was needed.
Protection Order Violation Reported on Hartwood Road
Case #SO-P2604461
On October 14 at approximately 1:53 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Hartwood Road in Chillicothe on a possible protection order violation complaint.
Juvenile Welfare Check Investigated on CR 550
Case #SO-P2604462
On October 14 at approximately 6:27 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to CR 550 in Frankfort in reference to a juvenile. The deputy made contact with the mother and juvenile, and an investigation was started.
Trespass Complaint Reported on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2604463
On October 14 at approximately 7:27 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe on a trespass complaint. Deputies made contact with the complainant and an investigation was started.
Deputies Respond to Medical Complaint on Butterbaugh Lane
Case #SO-P2604464
On October 14 at approximately 9:37 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Butterbaugh Lane in Chillicothe on a medical complaint involving concerns for the caller’s mental health.