The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on July 24, 2026, ranging from traffic accidents and warrant pickups to serious criminal allegations. The day’s activity included two reported sexual offenses, multiple property crimes, and several warrant executions, with calls distributed across Chillicothe and Bainbridge.

Private Property Accident Under Investigation

Case #SO-P2603202

At 12:35 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Union Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a private property crash. An investigation was initiated into the incident.

Wanted Subject Apprehended on Blackwater Road

Case #SO-P2603203

At 1:40 a.m., Deputy JoHansen coordinated with South Bloomfield Police to apprehend a wanted subject at Blackwater Road and US-23 in Chillicothe. The subject was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.

Second Warrant Arrest Made in Early Morning

Case #SO-P2603204

At 2:33 a.m., Deputy JoHansen made contact with South Bloomfield Police Department on Blackwater Road near US-23 to apprehend another wanted subject on a warrant. The arrest was completed without incident.

Stolen License Plate Reported on Pleasant Valley Road

Case #SO-P2603207

At 10:25 a.m., a deputy responded to Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe to investigate a theft report. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the complainant who reported a stolen license plate, and an investigation was initiated.

Illegal Dumping Complaint Investigated in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2603208

On July 22, 2026, an illegal dumping complaint was reported on West Fifth Street in Bainbridge. A deputy investigated the incident on July 24 at 11:59 a.m.

Vehicle Vandalism Reported on Shawnee Street

Case #SO-P2603209

At 1:05 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Shawnee Street in Bainbridge in reference to a criminal mischief complaint. The caller reported that a subject had damaged a vehicle he was driving, and an investigation was started.

Hit-and-Run Incident at Medical Center

Case #SO-P2603210

At 2:15 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Adena Regional Medical Center for a hit-and-run accident on private property. A report was taken and an investigation was begun.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Chief Lane

Case #SO-P2603211

At 3:20 p.m., a deputy was made aware of a complaint on Chief Lane in Chillicothe. The deputy spoke with the complainant by telephone and gathered information regarding a non-criminal incident, initiating an investigation.

Sexual Offense Involving Minor Reported on Western Avenue

Case #SO-P2603212

At 3:30 p.m., a deputy spoke with a complainant regarding a sex offense. The complainant provided information about a sexual offense involving a minor, and an investigation was initiated.

Possible Sex Offense Reported on Cattail Road

Case #SO-P2603213

At 3:38 p.m., a deputy spoke with a subject via telephone regarding a possible sex offense that occurred on Cattail Road in Chillicothe. Information was obtained and an investigation was started.

Deputy Assists CPS in Ex Parte Hearing

Case #SO-P2603214

At 3:57 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Pam Lane in Chillicothe to assist Child Protective Services in an ex parte proceeding. A report was taken.

Runaway Juvenile Located on Western Avenue

Case #SO-P2603215

At 6:49 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Western Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was located.

Disorderly Conduct and Warrant at Applegate Apartments

Case #SO-P2603216

At 8:00 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to Applegate Apartments on Western Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. An investigation was initiated.

Juvenile Report Conducted on Recorded Line

Case #SO-P2603217

At 9:13 p.m., a deputy conducted a juvenile report over a recorded telephone line on Cattail Road in Chillicothe. An investigation was started.

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