The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 17 incidents on October 21, 2026, ranging from warrant arrests and traffic citations to a protection order violation, telecommunications harassment and theft complaints, and a sexual-related offense investigation. Notable calls included a disorderly conduct complaint in which an intoxicated man threatened to shoot people, an OVI traffic stop on US-23 that turned up multiple drug and equipment violations, and an aggravated menacing complaint on Carousel Court following a phoned-in threat.
Drug Paraphernalia Warrant Arrest on Minney Hill Road
Case #SO-P2604547
At approximately 1:13 a.m. on October 21, a deputy conducted a warrant service on Minney Hill Road near Chillicothe. A male was arrested on several outstanding warrants, along with charges of possessing drug abuse instruments and illegal possession of drug paraphernalia.
Warrant Arrest on North Bridge Street
Case #SO-P2604548
At approximately 2:19 a.m. on October 21, a deputy arrested a male on North Bridge Street in Chillicothe for an outstanding warrant. The case was closed following the arrest.
Welfare Check on Egypt Pike
Case #SO-P2604549
Deputies were dispatched to Egypt Pike in Chillicothe around 2:42 a.m. on October 21 for a welfare check. Contact was made with the subject’s boyfriend, who said the person was at work, and deputies subsequently located the subject and confirmed their wellbeing.
Speeding Citation on Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2604550
At approximately 9:55 a.m. on October 21, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Eastern Avenue near South Bridge Street in Chillicothe. A citation was issued for speeding in a 55 mph zone.
Speeding Citation on US-23
Case #SO-P2604552
At approximately 10:49 a.m. on October 21, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on US-23 in Chillicothe. The driver was issued a citation for speeding.
Welfare Check for Altered Mental Status on Ziegler Drive
Case #SO-P2604553
At approximately 11:40 a.m. on October 21, a deputy was dispatched to Ziegler Drive in Chillicothe for a report of altered mental status. An investigation was opened.
Foot Pursuit and Warrant Arrest on Minney Hill Road
Case #SO-P2604554
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on October 21, a deputy patrolling Minney Hill Road in Chillicothe observed a male subject flee at the sight of the patrol vehicle. A foot pursuit was initiated, and the subject was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested.
Disorderly Conduct and Threats on Harris Station Road
Case #SO-P2604555
A deputy was dispatched to Harris Station Road in Bainbridge around 5:35 p.m. on October 21 for an active disorderly conduct complaint. Dispatch advised an intoxicated male was threatening to shoot people; upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the suspect and the caller, and an arrest was made.
Protection Order Violation Investigation on Zurma Court
Case #SO-P2604556
Deputies were dispatched to Zurma Court in Clarksburg around 6:07 p.m. on October 21 for a possible violation of a protection order. An investigation was started.
Attempted Contact for Circleville PD on Witter Drive
Case #SO-P2604557
Around 6:10 p.m. on October 21, a deputy was dispatched to an address on Witter Drive in Chillicothe to make contact with a male subject on behalf of the Circleville Police Department. The subject was not at that address but was located elsewhere, and a report was forwarded to the assisting agency.
Telecommunications Harassment Investigation on Zurma Court
Case #SO-P2604559
Deputies were dispatched to Zurma Court in Clarksburg around 7:05 p.m. on October 21 in regard to an alleged threats complaint. An investigation into telecommunications harassment was started.
Air Compressor Theft on Albright Mill Road
Case #SO-P2604558
A deputy was dispatched to an address on Albright Mill Road in Chillicothe around 7:05 p.m. on October 21 in reference to a theft complaint. The caller reported that an air compressor was stolen from a garage, and an investigation was started.
Mental Health Evaluation Order on Schaffer Road
Case #SO-P2604560
Deputies responded to Schaffer Road in Waverly around 7:25 p.m. on October 21 to serve a court-ordered mental illness treatment order. A female was transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Domestic Dispute on Golfview Drive
Case #SO-P2604561
Deputies were dispatched to Golfview Drive in Chillicothe around 8:27 p.m. on October 21 in regard to an alleged domestic dispute. An investigation into disorderly conduct was started.
Sexual Offense Investigation on Sugar Tree Road
Case #SO-P2604562
A deputy responded to Sugar Tree Road in Chillicothe around 8:37 p.m. on October 21 for a welfare check. The female checked was found to be okay, and a sexual-related offense investigation was opened.
OVI and Drug Traffic Stop on US-23
Case #SO-P2604563
At approximately 10:36 p.m. on October 21, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near Woods Hollow Road in Chillicothe after observing the vehicle fail to stay in its marked lane and lack proper tail light and license plate lighting. The driver was arrested on charges including OVI, drug paraphernalia, and speeding.
Aggravated Menacing Complaint on Carousel Court
Case #SO-P2604566
A deputy was dispatched to a lot at Carousel Court on US 23 in Chillicothe around 11:22 p.m. on October 21 in reference to a threats complaint. The caller reported people in the yard and vehicles driving by slowly after a threat was received by phone, and an investigation was started.