The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on October 15, 2026, ranging from theft complaints and disorderly conduct to a non-suspicious death investigation and mental health calls. Notable incidents included a welfare check on Western Avenue that led deputies to a deceased woman, a juvenile injured by a BB gun on Apollo Lane, and a theft complaint on Charleston Pike that escalated into a foot pursuit and arrest.

Burglary Complaint Investigated on Taylor Road

Case #SO-P2604465

On October 15 at approximately 2:50 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence on Taylor Rd. in Bainbridge in reference to a burglary complaint.

Complaint Reported on Challenger Court

Case #SO-P2604466

On October 15 at 11:31 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Challenger Ct. in Chillicothe in reference to a complaint.

Theft Reported on Hopetown Road

Case #SO-P2604467

On October 15 at 12:45 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Hopetown Rd. in Chillicothe for a theft report. A report was taken and an investigation was started.

Welfare Check Leads to Discovery of Deceased Woman on Western Avenue

Case #SO-P2604468

On October 15 at approximately 1:01 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence on Western Ave. in Chillicothe for a welfare check. Deputies located a deceased female inside the residence, and the Ross County Coroner’s Investigator responded to conduct an investigation. No foul play is suspected.

Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Eastern Avenue

Case #SO-P2604470

On October 15 at 1:52 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a location on Eastern Ave. in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.

Vandalism Investigated on Eastern Avenue

Case #SO-P2604469

On October 15 at 2:12 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 700 block of Eastern Ave. in Chillicothe on a report of vandalism. An investigation was opened upon arrival.

Disorderly Complaint at Unioto Elementary School

Case #SO-P2604471

On October 15 at 2:44 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Unioto Elementary School on Sandusky Blvd. in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly complaint.

Runaway Juvenile Report Resolved on Cooks Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604473

On October 15 at approximately 3:55 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Cooks Hill Rd. in Chillicothe on a report of a runaway juvenile. The investigation determined the juvenile had not run away and had permission to be at the residence, and Integrated Services was contacted to assist the family.

Deputies Respond to Altered Mental Status Call on Lick Run Road

Case #SO-P2604474

On October 15 at 5:15 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Lick Run Rd. in Chillicothe for a report of an altered mental status.

Theft Reported on Limerick Road

Case #SO-P2604479

On October 15 at 6:14 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Limerick Rd. in Chillicothe for a theft complaint.

Juvenile Injured by BB Gun on Apollo Lane

Case #SO-P2604476

On October 15 at approximately 6:44 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Apollo Ln. in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile who had been shot with a BB gun. The deputy made contact with the complainant and victim, and an investigation was started.

Suicidal Threats Complaint on Jude Lane

Case #SO-P2604477

On October 15 at 8:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Jude Ln. in Chillicothe on a report of suicidal threats.

Mental Health Assistance Call on Egypt Pike

Case #SO-P2604478

On October 15 at 8:28 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Egypt Pike in Clarksburg for a male requesting mental health assistance. He was transported to a hospital at his own request.

Theft Complaint Escalates to Foot Pursuit and Arrest on Charleston Pike

Case #SO-P2604480

On October 15 at 11:18 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Charleston Pike in Chillicothe for a theft complaint involving theft without consent and obstructing official business. The incident escalated when a male ran from law enforcement, and an arrest was made.

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