CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 17 calls on January 9, 2025, addressing incidents that ranged from welfare checks and trespassing to traffic violations and criminal investigations. Below is a detailed summary of the day’s activity:
Case SO-P2500111
Reported Time: 12:09 a.m.
Location: Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe
Incident: Non-Criminal
Deputies investigated a report of a suspicious person who had returned after a theft report was filed against him the day prior.
Case SO-P2500112
Reported Time: 3:08 a.m.
Location: Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe
Incident: Criminal Trespass; Warrant; Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments
A male subject was reported for trespassing after being asked to leave the premises multiple times and refusing to comply.
Case SO-P2500113
Reported Time: 8:12 a.m.
Location: Hospital Road, Chillicothe
Incident: Assault
Deputies responded to an assault report and initiated an investigation upon contacting the complainant.
Case SO-P2500114
Reported Time: 8:56 a.m.
Location: Upper Twin Road, South Salem
Incident: Misuse of Credit Card
Deputies investigated a stolen credit card used for unauthorized purchases and contacted the store where transactions occurred.
Case SO-P2500115
Reported Time: 9:45 a.m.
Location: Chamber Drive, Chillicothe
Incident: Disorderly Conduct
An investigation into disorderly conduct was initiated.
Case SO-P2500116
Reported Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Anderson Station Road, Chillicothe
Incident: Warrant
Deputies responded to a trespass complaint and initiated an investigation.
Case SO-P2500117
Reported Time: 12:17 p.m.
Location: North Paint Street, Chillicothe
Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Deputies investigated a disturbance at the Ross County Juvenile Court involving a loud and disruptive individual.
Case SO-P2500118
Reported Time: 11:33 a.m.
Location: State Route 159, Chillicothe
Incident: Non-Criminal
A welfare check was conducted, and an investigation was initiated.
Case SO-P2500120
Reported Time: 12:53 p.m.
Location: Meadow Drive, Chillicothe
Incident: Non-Criminal
Deputies responded to a theft complaint and contacted the complainant for further investigation.
Case SO-P2500119
Reported Time: 1:17 p.m.
Location: Chillicothe
Incident: Non-Criminal
Deputies addressed a traffic hazard caused by an abandoned vehicle on the entrance ramp to US-23 South. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Case SO-P2500121
Reported Time: 2:11 p.m.
Location: Massieville Road, Chillicothe
Incident: Importuning
Deputies investigated inappropriate text conversations between an adult male and a juvenile female. The case was forwarded to the Detective Bureau.
Case SO-P2500122
Reported Time: 3:50 p.m.
Location: East Main Street, Chillicothe
Incident: Driving Under Suspension (DUS)
Deputies investigated a vehicle breakdown and discovered the driver had a suspended license.
Case SO-P2500123
Reported Time: 5:14 p.m.
Location: Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe
Incident: Theft (Without Consent)
Deputies investigated a theft reported at a homeless shelter involving items taken from another location.
Case SO-P2500124
Reported Time: 6:57 p.m.
Location: Bridge Street, Chillicothe
Incident: Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device
Deputies cited a driver for making an unsafe left turn against oncoming traffic, nearly causing a collision.
Case SO-P2500125
Reported Time: 7:02 p.m.
Location: Hines Boulevard, Chillicothe
Incident: Possession of Drugs; Warrant
A subject with an active warrant was arrested and transported to Ross County Jail following assistance to VA Police.
Case SO-P2500126
Reported Time: 6:39 p.m.
Location: Vigo Road, Chillicothe
Incident: Non-Criminal
Deputies assisted EMS with a patient displaying altered mental status, who was then transported to Adena Regional Medical Center.
Case SO-P2500127
Reported Time: 7:13 p.m.
Location: North Second Street, Frankfort
Incident: Non-Criminal
Deputies conducted a welfare check regarding living conditions for juveniles. The residence was found to have heat and electricity, and the juveniles were deemed safe.
