The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 9 incidents on November 14, 2026, ranging from mental health holds and unruly child complaints to criminal trespass, drug paraphernalia, and a weapons charge. Notable calls included an arrest on Liberty Hill Road after a gunfire complaint led to weapons and obstruction charges, a K9 open-air sniff with the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Massieville Road that turned up drug paraphernalia, and two separate mental health holds that required hospital transport.

Possible Burglary Reported on Cooks Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604874

Just after midnight on November 14, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a possible non-active burglary.

Mental Health Hold on Cooks Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604875

On November 14 at 7:23 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a subject suffering from an altered mental status. The subject was transported by EMS to Adena Regional Medical Center.

Juvenile Fight Investigated on Vigo Road

Case #SO-P2604876

On November 14 at 2:23 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Vigo Road in Londonderry in reference to an alleged assault. Upon arrival, it was determined that a fight had taken place between multiple juveniles. Parents were contacted, and an investigation was started and a report written.

Arrest Made After Gunfire Complaint on Liberty Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604877

On November 14 at 2:49 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a gunfire complaint. An arrest was made on charges of having weapons while under disability and obstructing official business.

K9 Sniff on Massieville Road Turns Up Paraphernalia

Case #SO-P2604878

On November 14 at 3:40 p.m., a deputy was requested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol to respond to the area of Chandler Drive and Massieville Road in Chillicothe for a K9 open-air sniff. The sniff produced a positive indication, and a subsequent search turned up drug paraphernalia. OSP is handling any charges.

Juvenile Complaint on Legend Drive

Case #SO-P2604879

On November 14 at 5:14 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Legend Drive in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile complaint.

Criminal Trespass Reported on O’Dell Alley

Case #SO-P2604880

On November 14 at 7:44 p.m., deputies took a phone report on a recorded line regarding an alleged trespass on O’Dell Alley in Richmond Dale. An investigation was started.

Threat of Self-Harm Reported on Eastern Avenue

Case #SO-P2604881

On November 14 at 10:03 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Eastern Avenue in Ross County in reference to an alleged threat of self-harm. An investigation was started.

Altered Mental Status Reported on Hospital Road

Case #SO-P2604882

On November 14 at 10:42 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to an area on Hospital Road in Chillicothe in reference to an altered mental status.

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