CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On September 26, 2024, Ross County experienced a range of incidents that highlight ongoing concerns regarding public safety and community well-being. From a disturbing report of unlawful restraint and allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor to several drug-related offenses and welfare checks, the day unfolded with significant law enforcement activity.

Unlawful Restraint
Case: SO-P2404723
Time: 12:07 AM
Location: Liberty Hill Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Investigation initiated after a possible domestic incident reported at Adena ER.

Possession of Drugs and Paraphernalia
Case: SO-P2404724
Time: 12:35 AM
Location: Massieville Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Traffic stop led to the discovery of narcotics after a vehicle committed a traffic violation.

Missing Person
Case: SO-P2404725
Time: 3:25 AM
Location: England Hollow Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Responded to a report of a husband who walked away from home approximately two hours prior.

Warrant Arrest
Case: SO-P2404727
Time: 7:24 AM
Location: Alum Cliff Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Assisted Licking County in apprehending a male with an active warrant.

Fugitive from Justice
Case: SO-P2404726
Time: 7:41 AM
Location: N Paint St, Chillicothe
Details: Charges filed on an inmate already in custody.

Found Property
Case: SO-P2404728
Time: 8:46 AM
Location: Sulphur Lick Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Wallet found in the parking lot of Hopewell Mound Group.

Rape (Victim < 13)
Case: SO-P2404729
Time: 9:26 AM
Location: Skaggs Rd, Londonderry
Details: Investigation opened after a 12-year-old reported sexual acts committed by her mother’s live-in boyfriend.

Welfare Check
Case: SO-P2404737
Time: 10:22 AM
Location: Oliver Dr, Chillicothe
Details: Conducted a welfare check on a juvenile possibly in the presence of a drug-using father.

Criminal Trespass and Warrant
Case: SO-P2404730
Time: 10:59 AM
Location: Massieville Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Investigated a trespass complaint.

Theft Without Consent
Case: SO-P2404731
Time: 11:03 AM
Location: Brown Ave, Chillicothe
Details: Reported fraudulent use of personal information to open accounts.

Non-Criminal Incident
Case: SO-P2404732
Time: 11:52 AM
Location: Egypt Pike, Chillicothe
Details: Responded to a report of a private property crash.

Criminal Trespass
Case: SO-P2404734
Time: 12:54 PM
Location: Westfall Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Investigation initiated regarding a female trespassing on property.

Found Property
Case: SO-P2404733
Time: 1:20 PM
Location: Potts Hill Rd, Bainbridge
Details: Responded to a report of found property.

Criminal Trespass
Case: SO-P2404736
Time: 3:35 PM
Location: Legend Dr, Chillicothe
Details: Investigated a neighbor complaint.

Non-Criminal Incident
Case: SO-P2404735
Time: 3:52 PM
Location: Lille St, Chillicothe
Details: Received report regarding a male arrested for domestic violence at Sojourners Shelter, requesting to trespass him.

Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass
Case: SO-P2404738
Time: 5:24 PM
Location: S Main St, Kingston
Details: Responded to a report of a burglary and a disorderly conduct incident.

Disorderly Conduct
Case: SO-P2404739
Time: 6:07 PM
Location: Massieville Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Investigation opened following a disorderly conduct incident reported on Three Locks Road.

Emergency Hospitalization – Mental Illness Hold
Case: SO-P2404741
Time: 6:20 PM
Location: Chester Hill Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Responded to a report of a female acting in distress on a property.

Warrant Arrest
Case: SO-P2404740
Time: 6:45 PM
Location: Massieville Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Arrested a male riding a bicycle with an active warrant.

Non-Criminal Incident
Case: SO-P2404742
Time: 7:53 PM
Location: Blue Lick Rd, Londonderry
Details: Received a harassment complaint and opened an investigation.

Non-Criminal Incident
Case: SO-P2404743
Time: 8:47 PM
Location: England Hollow Rd, Chillicothe
Details: Investigated a possible theft complaint.


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