The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 8 incidents on October 31, 2026, ranging from a firearm discharged into an occupied residence and a domestic violence and strangulation investigation to criminal mischief, theft, and traffic-related calls. Notable incidents included a shots-fired investigation on Liberty Hill Road, a burglary suspect who fled from law enforcement before being arrested on South Bridge Street, and a mailbox destruction complaint on Mound Lane.
Shots Fired at Liberty Hill Road Residence
Case #SO-P2604703
On October 31 around 12:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence on Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe for a report of shots fired. The suspect had fled before deputies arrived, though shell casings were located on the roadway. An investigation into the discharge of a firearm into a habitation was started.
Mailbox Destroyed in Criminal Mischief Complaint
Case #SO-P2604704
On October 31, a deputy made contact with a female subject in the 100 block of Mound Lane in Chillicothe regarding a mailbox that had been destroyed. The incident is being investigated as criminal mischief.
Domestic Violence and Strangulation Investigation on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2604705
On October 31 at 12:07 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Complex to speak with a subject regarding a domestic dispute that occurred on Western Avenue in Chillicothe. The subject reported being assaulted, and an investigation into domestic violence and strangulation was started.
Juvenile Complaint on Discovery Drive
Case #SO-P2604706
On October 31 at 12:28 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area of Discovery Drive in Chillicothe on a juvenile complaint.
Burglary Suspect Flees, Later Arrested on South Bridge Street
Case #SO-P2604707
On October 31 at 2:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on South Bridge Street in Chillicothe regarding a threats complaint. Before the deputy’s arrival, the offender was located and fled from law enforcement. The offender was later arrested, and the case was investigated as burglary and failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer.
Theft Investigation on Ragged Ridge Road
Case #SO-P2604708
On October 31 at 4:48 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of Ragged Ridge Road in Frankfort regarding an alleged theft. An investigation was started.
Domestic Dispute Reported on Shawnee Street
Case #SO-P2604709
On October 31 around 6:09 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Shawnee Street in Bainbridge for a possible domestic dispute. Contact was made with the caller, and an investigation was started.
Vehicle Crash Involving Deer on Westfall Road
Case #SO-P2604710
On October 31 at 7:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Westfall Road in Frankfort regarding a possible vehicle crash involving a deer. The call was documented as non-criminal, and an investigation was started.