The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 15 incidents on November 9, 2026, ranging from traffic stops and theft complaints to disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and a warrant arrest. Notable calls included a traffic stop on South Bridge Street that led to an arrest on drug and suspended-license charges, a theft of a hydraulic pump reported in Bainbridge, a warrant arrest on a motorist driving southbound on US-23, and a vandalism complaint on Lunbeck Road.
Traffic Stop on South Bridge Street Leads to Arrest
Case #SO-P2604812
On November 9 at 3:41 a.m., a deputy on patrol observed a vehicle on South Bridge Street near Southern Avenue in Chillicothe with a license plate that would not return through LEADS. A traffic stop was conducted, and an arrest was made on charges including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, driving under suspension, and possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Deputy Assists State Patrol Traffic Stop on SR 159
Case #SO-P2604814
On November 9 at 6:01 a.m., a sergeant assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol with a traffic stop at SR 159 and Kenworth Road in Chillicothe.
Traffic Stop for Speeding on US-35
Case #SO-P2604813
On November 9 at 6:05 a.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on US-35 near Vigo Road in Chillicothe, resulting in a citation for speeding 60 mph.
Complaint Investigated on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2604816
On November 9 at 7:41 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Complex in Chillicothe regarding a complaint originating on Pleasant Valley Road. An investigation was opened.
Theft of Hydraulic Pump Reported in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2604815
On November 9 at 7:48 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a business on US 50 in Bainbridge in reference to a theft complaint. The complainant reported that someone had stolen a hydraulic pump off a vehicle. An investigation was opened and a report was taken.
Medical Call for Unresponsive Male on Skiver Road
Case #SO-P2604818
On November 9 at 1:14 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Skiver Road in Chillicothe on a report of an unresponsive male. Huntington Township EMS advised the incident was a non-criminal medical matter, and an investigation was opened.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Harris Station Road
Case #SO-P2604820
On November 9 at 1:31 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Harris Station Road in Bainbridge regarding a juvenile complaint. An investigation was opened.
Harassment Complaint on Clayburne Boulevard
Case #SO-P2604819
On November 9 at 2:39 p.m., a deputy responded to a harassment complaint on Clayburne Boulevard in Chillicothe. An investigation was opened.
Non-Criminal Complaint on Black Run Road
Case #SO-P2604821
On November 9 at 3:00 p.m., a deputy responded to a non-criminal complaint on Black Run Road in Chillicothe. An investigation was opened.
Deputy Assists Chillicothe Police with Disorderly Male
Case #SO-P2604822
On November 9 at 3:05 p.m., a deputy driving on Eastern Avenue spotted a Chillicothe Police Department call at South Watt Street and Eastern Avenue involving a disorderly male who was screaming at a social worker on scene. The deputy turned back to assist, and an investigation was opened.
Warrant Arrest on US-23
Case #SO-P2604823
On November 9 at 3:28 p.m., a deputy was advised of a subject with an active warrant driving southbound on US-23 in Chillicothe. An arrest was made.
Non-Criminal Contact on SR-159
Case #SO-P2604824
On November 9 at 4:18 p.m., a deputy made contact with a male subject at 4447 SR-159 in Chillicothe on a non-criminal complaint.
Burglary Complaint on Massieville Road
Case #SO-P2604825
On November 9 at 6:25 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Massieville Road in Chillicothe regarding a possible, non-active burglary complaint.
Suspicious Person Call at Eastern Avenue Gas Station
Case #SO-P2604826
On November 9 at 7:11 p.m., a sergeant was dispatched to a gas station on Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on a report of a suspicious person. The caller stated a homeless male appeared to have blood on him, and an investigation was opened.
Vandalism Complaint on Lunbeck Road
Case #SO-P2604827
On November 9 at 7:46 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Lunbeck Road in Chillicothe regarding a vandalism complaint.