The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 15 incidents on October 30, 2026, ranging from theft and vandalism complaints to trespassing, animal nuisance calls and telecommunications harassment. Notable calls included a non-suspicious death investigation on Piney Creek Road, a report of gunfire on Bunn Road, and a female transported for a mental health crisis on Chief Lane.

911 Hang-Up Call on Hartwood Road

Case #SO-P2604687

On October 30 at 2:08 a.m., deputies responded to the 1000 block of Hartwood Road in Chillicothe in reference to a 911 hang-up call. A report was taken.

Non-Suspicious Death Investigation on Piney Creek Road

Case #SO-P2604690

On October 30 at 7:29 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Piney Creek Road in Chillicothe in reference to an unconscious subject. The subject was pronounced deceased, and an investigation was started.

Vandalism Complaint on Wisecup Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604689

On October 30 at 8:53 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area of Wisecup Hill Road and Morgan Road in South Salem in reference to a vandalism complaint. The caller stated that machinery had been vandalized overnight, and an investigation was started.

Welfare Check on Anderson Station Road

Case #SO-P2604691

On October 30 at 11:13 a.m., deputies were dispatched to an apartment on Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe to conduct a welfare check on a male. The man was contacted and found to be okay.

Theft Reported on Eastern Avenue

Case #SO-P2604692

On October 30 at 12:52 p.m., a deputy spoke by phone with a subject from Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe regarding a theft. The subject advised that property had been stolen, and an investigation was started.

Identity Theft Complaint on Anderson Station Road

Case #SO-P2604693

On October 30 at 3:38 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe in reference to an identity theft complaint. The caller stated that someone had taken out a loan in her name nine years earlier. A report was written and an investigation was started.

Alleged Court Order Violation Reported

Case #SO-P2604694

On October 30 at 5:01 p.m., a deputy took a phone report regarding an alleged court order violation at an address on Infirmary Lane in Chillicothe. An investigation was started.

Trespass Complaint on South Bridge Street

Case #SO-P2604695

On October 30 around 5:55 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area of South Bridge Street and Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe for a trespass complaint. The deputy spoke with the caller by phone and started an investigation.

Livestock Complaint on Charleston Pike

Case #SO-P2604698

On October 30 at 5:39 p.m., a sergeant was dispatched to an address on Charleston Pike in Chillicothe in reference to pigs damaging a yard. The caller stated a neighbor’s pigs were entering the property and destroying the yard. An investigation was started.

Hit-and-Run Crash Near Adena Regional Medical Center

Case #SO-P2604697

On October 30 at 6:17 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe in reference to an alleged motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle leaving the scene on private property. An investigation was started.

Medical Assist on Elm Street in Kingston

Case #SO-P2604696

On October 30 at 6:19 p.m., deputies responded to Elm Street in Kingston to assist EMS personnel with a non-responsive male subject. An investigation was started.

Report of Gunfire on Bunn Road

Case #SO-P2604699

On October 30 around 6:50 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Bunn Road in Chillicothe for a report of gunfire. The deputy made contact with the complainant on Hough Road, and an investigation was started.

Unruly Juvenile Complaint on Harris Station Road

Case #SO-P2604700

On October 30 at 8:44 p.m., a sergeant was dispatched to an address on Harris Station Road in Bainbridge in reference to an unruly juvenile. The caller stated her son was causing issues for the family. An investigation was started.

Telecommunications Harassment Complaint on Polk Hollow Road

Case #SO-P2604701

On October 30 at 10:21 p.m., a deputy responded to the 1000 block of Polk Hollow Road in Chillicothe in reference to a threats complaint. A report was taken.

Mental Health Crisis Response on Chief Lane

Case #SO-P2604702

On October 30 at 11:38 p.m., a deputy responded to Chief Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a female experiencing a mental health crisis. The woman was transported to the hospital for further treatment.

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