The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 9 incidents on November 8, 2026, ranging from welfare checks and criminal trespass to telecommunications harassment, animal complaints and a non-suspicious death investigation. Notable calls included a weapons arrest on Anderson Station Road after deputies recovered a concealed weapon and dangerous ordnance, a vandalism complaint on SR-207 in which a neighbor drove through another’s yard, and a death investigation on Roe Lane in Kingston.

Welfare Check on US 23

Case #SO-P2604804

On November 8 at approximately 1:05 a.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to 20544 US 23 in Chillicothe for a welfare check.

Welfare Check on Trego Creek Road

Case #SO-P2604803

On November 8 at approximately 1:11 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 400 block of Trego Creek Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check. A male checked out okay, and a report was made.

Criminal Trespass on Eastern Avenue

Case #SO-P2604805

On November 8 at approximately 1:09 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for a criminal trespass complaint. A trespass notice was issued.

Harassment Complaint on Anderson Station Road

Case #SO-P2604806

On November 8 at approximately 1:21 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe for a disorderly complaint that developed into a telecommunications harassment investigation. The caller reported that her ex-partner had shown up and was causing problems. The investigation continues.

Weapons Arrest on Anderson Station Road

Case #SO-P2604808

On November 8 at approximately 1:52 p.m., Deputy Nott followed up on a previous call on Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe involving carrying concealed weapons and unlawful possession of dangerous ordnance. One subject was arrested and taken to the Ross County jail.

Vandalism Complaint on SR-207

Case #SO-P2604807

On November 8 at approximately 2:46 p.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to SR-207 in Chillicothe for a vandalism complaint that began November 7. A neighbor reported that another neighbor had driven through his yard and wanted an apology.

Animal Complaint on Harris Station Road

Case #SO-P2604809

On November 8 at approximately 5:06 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 900 block of Harris Station Road in Bainbridge for a report of animals running at large and grazing on another’s land. A report was made.

Harassment Report on South Main Street

Case #SO-P2604810

On November 8 at approximately 6:29 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher took a phone report of telecommunications harassment on South Main Street in Kingston.

Death Investigation on Roe Lane

Case #SO-P2604811

On November 8 at approximately 9:29 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Roe Lane in Kingston for a non-suspicious death. The investigation continues.

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