The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 15 incidents on September 20, 2026, ranging from domestic violence and theft complaints to disorderly conduct, traffic crashes, and a report of sexual assault. Notable calls included a domestic violence arrest on Eastern Avenue, a hit-and-run crash on Baum Hill Road, a welfare check on Sugar Tree Road after a report of a medication overdose, and a phone report of a possible sexual assault on Westfall Road.

Theft Investigation at Homeless Shelter

Case #SO-P2604116

On September 20 at 12:00 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Homeless Shelter on Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a theft report. An investigation was started.

Non-Criminal Complaint at Adena Regional Medical Center

Case #SO-P2604118

On September 20 at 1:20 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center on Hospital Road in Chillicothe for a non-criminal complaint. An investigation was started.

Domestic Violence Arrest on Eastern Avenue

Case #SO-P2604119

On September 20 at 6:03 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a domestic dispute. An arrest was made.

Injury Crash on Pleasant Valley Road

Case #SO-P2604120

On September 20 at 8:56 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Larrick Lane in Chillicothe for a motor vehicle crash with injury. The deputy located the crash and began an investigation.

Telecommunications Harassment Complaint

Case #SO-P2604122

On September 20 at 10:53 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the law enforcement complex on Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on a threats complaint involving telecommunications harassment.

Disorderly Conduct Report on Anderson Station Road

Case #SO-P2604123

On September 20 at 11:55 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe on the report of a disorderly conduct. The deputy spoke with the complainant, who provided information regarding the incident, and an investigation was opened.

Theft Complaint on Little Creek Road

Case #SO-P2604124

On September 20 at 1:14 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Little Creek Road in Frankfort on the report of a non-criminal incident. The caller provided information regarding a theft complaint, and an investigation was started.

Hit-and-Run Crash on Baum Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604125

On September 20 at 1:14 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Baum Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a single-vehicle hit-and-run crash.

Complaint Follow-Up on Smith Lane

Case #SO-P2604126

On September 20 at 3:28 p.m., a deputy made contact with a female subject on Smith Lane in Londonderry regarding a complaint that occurred on September 18.

Disorderly Conduct Call on Huntsman Road

Case #SO-P2604129

On September 20 at 6:08 p.m., deputies responded to a disorderly conduct complaint on Huntsman Road in Chillicothe. Investigation continues.

Sexual Assault Complaint Reported on Westfall Road

Case #SO-P2604127

On September 20 at 6:13 p.m., Sgt. Riege received a phone report of a possible sexual assault that may have occurred at an address on Westfall Road in Frankfort. An investigation was started.

Theft from Motor Vehicle near Kingston

Case #SO-P2604128

On September 20 at 6:20 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on SR 180 near Kingston in reference to a theft from a motor vehicle.

Welfare Check on Sugar Tree Road

Case #SO-P2604130

On September 20 around 8:34 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Sugar Tree Road in Ross County after a report that a female had taken excessive medication. The deputy made contact with the female and her mother, and a report was taken.

Deputies Assist Outside Agency on High Street

Case #SO-P2604131

On September 20 at 9:50 p.m., deputies were dispatched to High Street in Clarksburg to assist an outside agency.

Domestic Dispute with Suicidal Statements on Liberty Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604132

On September 20 at 10:11 p.m., deputies were dispatched to an address on Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a possible domestic dispute. The caller stated her boyfriend had locked her out of the residence and was making suicidal statements. An investigation was started.

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