The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 incidents on September 30, 2026, ranging from disorderly conduct and theft complaints to a sex offense investigation, an OVI traffic stop, and a sex offender registration violation. Notable calls included a sex offense investigation at the Juvenile Detention Center, a traffic stop on US-23 that led to a narcotics arrest, a sex offender address-verification violation on East Second Street, and an assist to Chillicothe Police after reports of a juvenile shooting himself that proved unfounded.
Domestic Dispute Investigation on Bishop Hill Road
Case #SO-P2604258
On September 30 at approximately 3:12 a.m., Sgt. Riege and Deputy O’Bomsawin were dispatched to an address on Bishop Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a possible domestic dispute. The caller reported that a family member said her boyfriend was destroying property, prompting the family member to hide in a bedroom. An investigation was started.
Fugitive From Justice Complaint on North Paint Street
Case #SO-P2604259
On September 30 at approximately 7:34 a.m., deputies handled a fugitive from justice complaint on North Paint Street in Chillicothe for the Chillicothe Municipal Court.
Juvenile Welfare Check at Adena Regional Medical Center
Case #SO-P2604263
On September 30 at approximately 8:52 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in reference to a juvenile. An investigation was started.
Suicidal Juvenile at Adena High School
Case #SO-P2604261
On September 30 at approximately 10:11 a.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to Adena High School in reference to a student experiencing suicidal thoughts. The juvenile said she had attempted suicide the previous night and was transported to the hospital for mental health treatment. Children Services and Integrated Services were notified.
Non-Criminal Report on SR-772
Case #SO-P2604262
On September 30 at approximately 10:25 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of SR-772 near Bainbridge for a non-criminal report. An investigation was started upon arrival.
Sex Offender Registration Violation on East Second Street
Case #SO-P2604260
On September 30 at approximately 10:49 a.m., a deputy conducted an address verification for a registered sex offender on East Second Street in Chillicothe, resulting in a report for failure to register and failure to provide a change of address.
Follow-Up Complaint on Marietta Road
Case #SO-P2604265
On September 30 at approximately 2:38 p.m., a deputy contacted a woman by phone regarding a complaint that had occurred on Marietta Road in Chillicothe.
Dog Struck and Killed on Clarksburg Pike
Case #SO-P2604264
On September 30 at approximately 2:39 p.m., a report was taken near Frankfort after a resident’s dog was struck and killed by a Spectrum company driver on Clarksburg Pike.
Sex Offense Investigation at Juvenile Detention Center
Case #SO-P2604266
On September 30 at approximately 3:59 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Juvenile Detention Center near Clarksburg in reference to a sex offense. An investigation was started.
Runaway Juvenile Located Near Laurelville
Case #SO-P2604267
On September 30 at approximately 5:58 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 16000 block of SR-327 near Laurelville in reference to a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was located by law enforcement en route to the call, and a report was taken.
Scam Complaint on Anderson Station Road
Case #SO-P2604268
On September 30 at approximately 6:34 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe in reference to a scam complaint. Contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was started.
OVI Complaint on US-50
Case #SO-P2604269
On September 30 at approximately 6:44 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to US-50 in Chillicothe in reference to a report of a man passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle and stumbling inside it. A report was taken for OVI and open container of liquor.
Trespass Complaint on Hough Road
Case #SO-P2604270
On September 30 at approximately 7:44 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 900 block of Hough Road near Kingston in reference to a trespass complaint. A report was made.
Non-Active Domestic Call on Clayburne Boulevard
Case #SO-P2604272
On September 30 at approximately 8:07 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Clayburne Boulevard in Chillicothe in reference to a non-active domestic complaint. Contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was started.
Suicide Attempt Response on Stone Road
Case #SO-P2604271
On September 30 at approximately 8:02 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Stone Road in Chillicothe in reference to a suicide attempt. Contact was made with the complainant and the other party, and an investigation was started.
Theft Complaint on Rozelle Creek Road
Case #SO-P2604274
On September 30 at approximately 9:29 p.m., a deputy took a phone report regarding a theft complaint on Rozelle Creek Road in Chillicothe.
Deputies Assist Chillicothe Police on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2604273
On September 30 at approximately 9:43 p.m., a deputy responded to 460 Western Avenue in Chillicothe to assist the Chillicothe Police Department after reports that a juvenile had shot himself while on the phone with a caller. Officers held one subject at gunpoint while clearing the residence, and the deputy assisted holding the perimeter. The complaint was ultimately unfounded.
Traffic Stop on US-23 Leads to Narcotics Arrest
Case #SO-P2604275
On September 30 at approximately 10:34 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near Main Street in Chillicothe for a marked-lanes violation. The driver and passenger were arrested after a significant amount of narcotics was located.
Domestic Dispute on Cattail Road
Case #SO-P2604276
On September 30 at approximately 11:09 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Cattail Road in Chillicothe for a domestic dispute.