The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11 incidents on October 18, 2026, ranging from a hit-skip traffic accident and theft complaints to aggravated menacing, obstructing official business and criminal trespass. Notable calls included an aggravated menacing arrest on Chamber Drive, a theft investigation on Black Run Road involving a subject with an active warrant, and a separate incident on Black Run Road in which a man with active warrants ran from a deputy attempting to make contact.

Hit-Skip Accident Reported on US-23

Case #SO-P2604510

On October 18 at 3:29 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of US-23 near mile marker 14 in Chillicothe for a report of a vehicle accident in which a driver left the scene. An investigation was started.

Welfare Check Leads to Hospital Transport on N. Bridge Street

Case #SO-P2604511

On October 18 around 4:54 a.m., a deputy on patrol near Bridge Street and Main Street in Chillicothe was approached by a woman who said she was having thoughts of suicide and had taken medication. The deputy transported her to a hospital, and a report was held.

Narcotics Discovered During Hospital Investigation

Case #SO-P2604512

On October 18 at 5:48 a.m., a deputy conducting an unrelated investigation at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe was notified by hospital staff that narcotics had been discovered. The incident was logged as non-criminal.

Non-Criminal Complaint Reported on Legend Drive

Case #SO-P2604513

On October 18 at 11:06 a.m., a deputy was made aware of a complaint on Legend Drive in Chillicothe and spoke by phone with the complainant, who provided information about a non-criminal matter. An investigation was started.

Aggravated Menacing Arrest on Chamber Drive

Case #SO-P2604514

On October 18 at 2:21 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Chamber Drive in Chillicothe for a report of a disorderly subject. The caller said a male had been yelling threats, punching walls and broke her cell phone. A report was written, and an arrest was made.

Runaway Juvenile Located on Cotterman Lane

Case #SO-P2604515

On October 18 at 2:54 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Cotterman Lane in Londonderry after a runaway juvenile was located.

Theft Investigation on Black Run Road

Case #SO-P2604516

On October 18 around 5:27 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Black Run Road in Chillicothe for a theft report involving a male subject with an active warrant. The man was gone upon the deputy’s arrival, and an investigation was started.

Suspicious Person Call on Sarah Court

Case #SO-P2604517

On October 18 at 6:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Sarah Court in Chillicothe regarding a suspicious person.

Alleged Assault Reported on Kenworth Drive

Case #SO-P2604518

On October 18 at 8:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Kenworth Drive in Chillicothe regarding an alleged assault.

Suspicious Person Complaint at Kingston Dollar General

Case #SO-P2604520

On October 18 at 9:42 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Dollar General on SR-159 in Kingston regarding a suspicious person.

Obstruction and Resisting Arrest on Black Run Road

Case #SO-P2604521

On October 18 around 11:17 p.m., a deputy on patrol near Black Run Road and Shady Glen Road in Chillicothe saw a man walking with active warrants for his arrest. When the deputy made contact, the man ran. A report was held.

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