The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on September 22, 2026, ranging from traffic stops and non-criminal complaints to vandalism, criminal trespass and a warrant arrest. Notable calls included a referral involving an alleged sexual assault against a juvenile that was assigned to a detective, a woman found under the influence of drugs at Adena Regional Medical Center, and a suspect arrested and transported to the Ross County jail on a trespass complaint.

Traffic Stop for Marked Lanes Violation

Case #SO-P2604152

On September 22 at 12:57 a.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Pleasant Valley Rd in Chillicothe for failure to stay in marked lanes. A citation was issued.

Threats Complaint on Little Creek Road

Case #SO-P2604153

On September 22 at 7:19 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Little Creek Rd in Frankfort in reference to a threats complaint. The deputy made contact with the caller, who reported being threatened, and an investigation was started.

Non-Criminal Complaint Tied to Skaggs Road

Case #SO-P2604155

On September 22 at 9:10 a.m., a deputy responded to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a non-criminal complaint tied to a Skaggs Rd, Londonderry address. An investigation was started.

Alleged Child Sexual Assault Referred for Investigation

Case #SO-P2604154

On September 22 at 9:47 a.m., the sheriff’s office received a referral from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reporting an alleged sexual assault against a juvenile tied to a Margaret Rd, Londonderry address. The case was assigned to a detective for investigation.

Child Custody Dispute Reported Online

Case #SO-P2604156

On September 22 at 10:39 a.m., an online report was submitted regarding a child custody issue tied to Biers Run Rd in Chillicothe. The case was assigned to a sergeant for further review.

Vandalism Reported on Eastern Avenue

Case #SO-P2604157

On September 22 at 12:20 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 800 block of Eastern Ave in Chillicothe for a report of vandalism. An investigation was started.

Traffic Crash at US 50 and Veterans Parkway

Case #SO-P2604158

On September 22 at 1:43 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the intersection of US 50 and Veterans Parkway in Chillicothe in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a failure to obey a traffic control device. An investigation was started.

Non-Criminal Complaint at Pioneer School

Case #SO-P2604159

On September 22 at 2:16 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Pioneer School near North Fork Ln in Frankfort for a non-criminal complaint. An investigation was started.

Criminal Trespass Arrest on Owl Creek Road

Case #SO-P2604161

On September 22 at 2:54 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Owl Creek Rd in Frankfort for a criminal trespass complaint. A suspect was arrested and transported to the Ross County jail.

Disorderly Conduct at Adena Regional Medical Center

Case #SO-P2604160

On September 22 at 3:19 p.m., lieutenants were dispatched to a parking lot at Adena Regional Medical Center on Hospital Rd in Chillicothe regarding a woman seen wandering the lot, picking up rocks and looking into parked vehicles. She was located and found to be under the influence of drugs, and an investigation was begun.

Unruly Child Complaint on Lunbeck Road

Case #SO-P2604162

On September 22 at approximately 4:33 p.m., a sergeant was dispatched to a possible child abuse complaint on Lunbeck Rd in Chillicothe. An investigation determined the children involved were being unruly and that the parents had administered proper discipline.

Disorderly Conduct Complaint on South Bridge Street

Case #SO-P2604164

On September 22 at 7:37 p.m., a deputy responded to the 3000 block of S Bridge St in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint. The involved parties were warned and a report was taken.

Warrant Arrest on US 50

Case #SO-P2604166

On September 22 at 9:16 p.m., a deputy responded to the 30000 block of US 50 in Londonderry for a report of a suspicious vehicle. A man was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Mental Illness Hold on Western Avenue

Case #SO-P2604165

On September 22 at 9:22 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Western Ave in Chillicothe to assist EMS, resulting in an emergency hospitalization hold for a mental illness.

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