The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 13 incidents on October 28, 2026, ranging from theft and criminal trespass complaints to traffic crashes and mental illness orders. Notable calls included a large fire investigation on Storts Road, a reported break-in on Chief Lane, and a motor vehicle accident on Upper Twin Road that sent the driver to Adena for treatment.

Motor Vehicle Accident on Veterans Parkway

Case #SO-P2604652

On October 28 at 1:21 a.m., a deputy on routine patrol came across a motor vehicle accident on Veterans Parkway in Chillicothe. The call was handled as a non-criminal report.

Reported Break-In on Chief Lane

Case #SO-P2604653

On October 28 around 2:42 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Chief Lane in Chillicothe after a caller reported that someone had broken into her home. An investigation was started and a report was taken.

Criminal Mischief Complaint on Potts Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604654

On October 28 at 3:01 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Potts Hill Road in Bainbridge in reference to a disorderly complaint that was classified as criminal mischief.

Large Fire on Storts Road

Case #SO-P2604655

On October 28 around 3:28 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Storts Road in Frankfort for a large fire. Concord Fire Department was already on scene, and the deputy made contact with the property owner and a tenant. A report was taken.

Mental Illness Order on East Main Street

Case #SO-P2604656

On October 28, a deputy was dispatched to East Main Street in Chillicothe in reference to a court-ordered mental illness treatment order. The deputy made contact with Chillicothe Police Department, who was already on scene with the male, and an investigation was started.

Juvenile Complaint at Paint Valley High School

Case #SO-P2604659

On October 28, a deputy was dispatched to Paint Valley High School in Bainbridge in reference to a juvenile complaint. An investigation was started.

Theft Complaint on Charleston Pike

Case #SO-P2604657

On October 28, a deputy was dispatched to a business on Charleston Pike in Chillicothe in reference to a theft complaint without consent.

Criminal Trespass on Schmidt Road

Case #SO-P2604658

On October 28, a deputy was dispatched to Schmidt Road in Bainbridge for a disorderly complaint. The subject involved was trespassed from the property.

Threat Complaint on Water Street

Case #SO-P2604662

On October 28 around 10:23 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 10800 block of Water Street in Clarksburg for a threat complaint. An investigation was started into the disorderly conduct allegation.

Non-Injury Crash Near Bob Evans on North Bridge Street

Case #SO-P2604661

On October 28 around 10:26 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to North Bridge Street in the area of Bob Evans in Chillicothe for a non-injury crash involving two vehicles.

Vehicle Accident on Upper Twin Road

Case #SO-P2604663

On October 28 at 2:47 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Upper Twin Road in South Salem for a motor vehicle accident. The driver was transported to Adena, and a report was taken.

Welfare Check on Toad Hollow Road

Case #SO-P2604664

On October 28 at 4:05 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Toad Hollow Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check.

Juvenile Complaint at Bridge Street Landing Apartments

Case #SO-P2604665

On October 28 at 10:01 p.m., a sergeant was dispatched to Bridge Street Landing Apartments in Chillicothe for a juvenile complaint.

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