The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 12 incidents on October 20, 2026, ranging from traffic crashes and a mental illness hold to criminal trespass, a telecommunications scam, disorderly conduct and warrant arrests. Notable calls included a man placed on an emergency mental health hold on Eastern Avenue, Brown Hollow Road residents who reported falling victim to a phone scam, a disorderly conduct report stemming from a child custody exchange, and a traffic stop on South Harris Street that led to an arrest for a fictitious plate and an outstanding warrant.
Traffic Crash on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2604535
At 5:42 a.m. on October 20, a deputy was dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a failure to yield at a stop sign. The deputy made contact with the driver, who reported his vehicle had been struck, and the investigation continues.
Mental Health Hold on Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2604537
At 8:16 a.m. on October 20, Deputy Nott was dispatched to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for a report of a man exhibiting altered mental status. The subject was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center and placed on an emergency mental illness hold.
Left-of-Center Crash on Stingy Lane
Case #SO-P2604538
At 8:24 a.m. on October 20, a deputy was dispatched to Stingy Lane in Clarksburg in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the roadway. The driver reported his vehicle had been struck, and the investigation continues.
Deer-Related Crash on CR-550
Case #SO-P2604536
At approximately 8:47 a.m. on October 20, Sgt. Champion was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on CR-550 in Chillicothe after a driver struck a deer in the roadway. No criminal offense was noted.
Criminal Trespass Complaint on Clinton Road
Case #SO-P2604540
At approximately 10:09 a.m. on October 20, Sgt. Champion was dispatched to 176 Clinton Road in Chillicothe on a criminal trespass complaint. A property manager reported that a person previously barred from the property had returned; the man admitted to being on the property and was issued a court summons.
Telecommunications Scam on Brown Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2604539
At 10:18 a.m. on October 20, a report was taken on Brown Hollow Road in Chillicothe after residents said they had fallen victim to a telecommunications scam involving theft without consent.
Assault Complaint on Anderson Station Road
Case #SO-P2604541
At 12:47 p.m. on October 20, a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe on an assault complaint. The caller reported being assaulted by his brother, and the investigation continues.
Disorderly Conduct During Custody Exchange on Lancaster Road
Case #SO-P2604544
At 4:37 p.m. on October 20, Sgt. Riege took a phone report of a disorderly incident on Lancaster Road in Chillicothe that occurred during a child custody exchange. The caller said the other parent yelled and threw a cup of liquid on them, and a report was made.
Warrant Arrest on Zickafoose Lane
Case #SO-P2604542
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on October 20, deputies were dispatched to Zickafoose Lane in Chillicothe after a subject with an outstanding warrant was located. The subject was arrested on the warrant.
Non-Criminal Complaint Near South Bridge Street
Case #SO-P2604543
At 5:33 p.m. on October 20, a deputy was dispatched to North Paint Street in Chillicothe in reference to a non-criminal complaint that occurred on South Bridge Street. A report was taken.
Disorderly Conduct on Bull Creek Road
Case #SO-P2604545
At 7:21 p.m. on October 20, Deputy Morgan responded to the 800 block of Bull Creek Road in Laurelville on a disorderly conduct complaint. A report was taken and two men were warned.
Traffic Stop for Fictitious Plate on South Harris Street
Case #SO-P2604546
At approximately 11:07 p.m. on October 20, Deputy Williamson, on patrol on South Harris Street in Bainbridge, observed a vehicle displaying a fictitious plate. A traffic stop led to an arrest on charges including driving under suspension and an outstanding warrant.