The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 incidents on September 24, 2026, ranging from theft complaints and drug possession to telecommunications harassment, a warrant service, and a possible domestic dispute. Notable calls included a K9 assist for the Ohio State Highway Patrol on a Bridge Street traffic stop, a stolen license plate investigation in Bainbridge, and a possible domestic dispute on Apollo Lane where a voice was heard yelling for help.

Non-Criminal Investigation on Cattail Road

Case #SO-P2604172

On September 24 at 7:31 a.m., a deputy responded to Cattail Road in Chillicothe on a report of a non-criminal nature. An investigation was started upon arrival.

Warrant Service and Prisoner Transport for US Marshals

Case #SO-P2604173

On September 24 at 8:23 a.m., a deputy responded to the area of Lovers Lane and Potts Hill Road in Bainbridge to meet with the US Marshals for a prisoner transport. The deputy made contact with USMS and transported the prisoner to jail without incident. A report was written.

Telecommunications Harassment on River Road

Case #SO-P2604174

On September 24 at 10:27 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to River Road in Chillicothe on a threats complaint. The caller reported being threatened by telephone, and an investigation was started.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Western Avenue

Case #SO-P2604175

On September 24 at 12:08 p.m., a deputy responded to a complaint on Western Avenue in Chillicothe. The complainant provided information regarding a non-criminal incident, and an investigation was opened.

Theft Report at the Law Complex

Case #SO-P2604176

On September 24 at 12:52 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Complex near Schrake Road in Chillicothe on a theft report.

Juvenile Complaint at Unioto Local School District

Case #SO-P2604178

On September 24 at 1:24 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Unioto Local School District near Moundsville Road in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile. An investigation was started.

Stolen License Plate Investigation in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2604177

On September 24 at 2:18 p.m., a deputy made contact with a female subject on N. Mountain Street in Bainbridge in reference to a stolen license plate.

K9 Assist on Bridge Street Traffic Stop Turns Up Drugs

Case #SO-P2604179

On September 24 at 2:52 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area of Bridge Street and Main Street at the request of the Ohio State Highway Patrol to assist on a traffic stop. A K9 free air sniff returned a positive indication, and a report was written on a possession of drugs offense.

Trespass Complaint on Musgrove Road

Case #SO-P2604181

On September 24 at 7:55 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Musgrove Road in Chillicothe in regard to a trespass complaint.

Possible Domestic Dispute on Apollo Lane

Case #SO-P2604182

On September 24 at 8:19 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area of Apollo Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a possible domestic dispute after a caller reported hearing a voice yelling for help. An investigation was started.

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