The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on November 12, 2026, ranging from disorderly conduct and criminal trespass to vandalism, property damage and traffic crashes. Notable calls included a tire fire on US 23, a sex offense investigation at Southeastern Local School District, a hit-and-run at Adena Regional Medical Center, and a vehicle crash with injury on SR 159.
Tire Fire on US 23
Case #SO-P2604845
On November 12 at approximately 1:36 a.m., Sgt. Dutcher and deputies were dispatched to US 23 south for a report of a tire fire. Deputies attempted to extinguish the blaze with three fire extinguishers, but their efforts were unsuccessful. An investigation was opened.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint at Waverly Business
Case #SO-P2604846
On November 12 at approximately 8:31 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a business on SR 772 near Waverly in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.
Sex Offense Investigation at Southeastern Local School
Case #SO-P2604850
On November 12 at approximately 10:48 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Southeastern Local School District on Lancaster Rd. near Chillicothe in reference to a reported sex offense. An investigation was opened.
Vandalism Complaint on Westfall Road
Case #SO-P2604847
On November 12 at approximately 10:56 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Westfall Rd. in Frankfort in reference to a vandalism complaint. The caller reported that his tractor had been vandalized, and an investigation was opened.
Criminal Trespass Complaint on Cooks Hill Road
Case #SO-P2604849
On November 12 at approximately 11:06 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Cooks Hill Rd. in Chillicothe in reference to a criminal trespass complaint.
Property Damage Report on Hydell Road
Case #SO-P2604848
On November 12 at approximately 11:25 a.m., a report was taken on W. Hydell Rd. in Chillicothe after a property owner reported that a trash truck had damaged an electric pole on his property.
Welfare Check for Suicidal Threats in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2604851
On November 12 at approximately 1:02 p.m., deputies responded to Main St. in Clarksburg for a report of suicidal threats. No evidence of threats was found, and the matter was left with family.
Hit-and-Run at Adena Regional Medical Center
Case #SO-P2604852
On November 12 at approximately 3:21 p.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center on Hospital Rd. in Chillicothe in reference to a private property motor vehicle accident. An unknown vehicle struck a parked car while its owner was inside the hospital, and no suspect information is known.
Non-Criminal Complaint on North Paint Street
Case #SO-P2604853
On November 12, a deputy responded to N. Paint St. in Chillicothe in reference to a non-criminal complaint.
Phone Report of Non-Criminal Complaint on US 50
Case #SO-P2604854
On November 12 at approximately 4:03 p.m., a deputy took a phone report regarding a non-criminal complaint on US 50 near Chillicothe.
Crash with Injury on SR 159
Case #SO-P2604855
On November 12 at approximately 4:28 p.m., deputies responded to SR 159 near Chillicothe for a vehicle crash with injury. A citation was issued for failure to maintain an assured clear distance.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Bunn Road
Case #SO-P2604856
On November 12 at approximately 4:32 p.m., Deputy Gallagher and Sgt. Champion were dispatched to Bunn Rd. in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. Tenants reported that their landlord was harassing them, and both parties were warned to leave each other alone.
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle in Laurelville
Case #SO-P2604857
On November 12 at approximately 4:39 p.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to Kingston-Adelphi Rd. in Laurelville in reference to a report involving unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. A woman was initially uncooperative with a company attempting to retrieve the vehicle but was persuaded to cooperate so she would not go to jail.
Theft Complaint on North Paint Street
Case #SO-P2604858
On November 12 at approximately 5:51 p.m., a deputy responded to N. Paint St. in Chillicothe in reference to a theft complaint.