The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on October 17, 2026, ranging from warrant arrests and burglary investigations to disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, animal complaints, and traffic enforcement. Notable calls included two separate burglary investigations on Skiver Road and Owl Creek Road, a traffic stop on S. Douglas Avenue that led to warrant arrests for both a driver and passenger, and an OVI traffic stop on Pleasant Valley Road.
Warrant Arrests Following Traffic Stop on S. Douglas Avenue
Case #SO-P2604496
On October 17 at 2:49 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on S. Douglas Avenue in Chillicothe. Both the driver and a passenger were arrested on outstanding warrants.
Criminal Trespass Arrest Near Richmond Dale
Case #SO-P2604497
On October 17 at 8:09 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to an address on Limerick Road near Richmond Dale in Ross County on a trespass complaint. The investigation resulted in an arrest on charges of criminal mischief and criminal trespass.
Dog Bite Reported on Blain Highway
Case #SO-P2604499
On October 17 at 9:16 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Blain Highway in Waverly in reference to a dog bite, logged under animals running at large.
Private Property Crash Report on Blain Highway
Case #SO-P2604498
On October 17 at 9:40 a.m., while handling a call for service on Blain Highway in Waverly, a deputy completed a private property crash report at the caller’s request.
Gun Safe Found on State Route 180
Case #SO-P2604500
On October 17 at 11:40 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 180 in Chillicothe after a caller reported finding a gun safe on his property. An investigation was opened and a report was written.
Possible Theft Reported at Tractor Supply
Case #SO-P2604501
On October 17 at 1:40 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Tractor Supply store on State Route 159 in Chillicothe in reference to a possible theft.
Burglary Investigation on Skiver Road
Case #SO-P2604502
On October 17 at 2:28 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Skiver Road in Chillicothe in reference to a possible burglary. The investigation continues.
Disorderly Conduct Warning in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2604503
On October 17 around 3:02 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to S. Mountain Street in Bainbridge on a report of an intoxicated male being inappropriate and disorderly. Contact was made with the complainant and the man, who was issued a warning for disorderly conduct.
Burglary Reported on Owl Creek Road
Case #SO-P2604504
On October 17 at 3:17 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Owl Creek Road in Frankfort on the report of a burglary. The caller provided information regarding the incident, and an investigation was opened.
Disorderly Complaint and Trespass Warning Near Toledo Street
Case #SO-P2604505
On October 17 at 3:42 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Eastern Avenue near Toledo Street in Chillicothe for a disorderly complaint. The call resulted in a disorderly conduct warning, and four subjects were trespassed from the property.
Menacing and Resisting Arrest Charges on Cattail Road
Case #SO-P2604506
On October 17 at 7:03 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Cattail Road in Chillicothe after a male subject made statements of self-harm. During the response, the man was charged with resisting arrest, aggravated menacing, and menacing.
Medical Call on Butterbaugh Lane
Case #SO-P2604509
On October 17 at 9:07 p.m., a deputy responded to an address on Butterbaugh Lane in Chillicothe for a medical call. The caller reported difficulty breathing along with thoughts of self-harm and was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Assist to Hocking County on Pike Street
Case #SO-P2604508
On October 17 at 11:44 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Pike Street in Laurelville to assist Hocking County in making contact with a male subject possibly involved in a crime. An investigation was opened.
OVI and Traffic Citation on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2604507
On October 17 around 11:59 p.m., Deputy Williamson, on patrol in a marked unit, observed a vehicle commit a marked lanes violation near Clinton Road on Pleasant Valley Road and found the registration expired. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was cited for failure to stay in marked lanes, failure to file for annual registration, and OVI.