Today, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of incidents, including traffic violations, assaults, vandalism, thefts, and non-criminal matters. Noteworthy events involved a drug overdose, a serious assault involving a firearm, and historical allegations of rape. Additionally, there were several cases of vandalism, disorderly conduct, and traffic-related arrests.
Incident: Vehicle in Ditch Leads to Arrest
Case Number: SO-P2503391
On July 31, 2025, Deputy Morgan arrested a driver on US-23 near US-35, Chillicothe, for OVI after a crash in which the vehicle ended up in a ditch.
Incident: Fence Vandalism
Case Number: SO-P2503392
On July 31, 2025, authorities responded to Dry Run Road, Chillicothe, regarding a vandalism complaint of a destroyed fence. An investigation was initiated.
Incident: Warning Issued in Theft Dispute
Case Number: SO-P2503394
On July 31, 2025, Sgt. Champion handled a disturbance on SR-41, Bainbridge, related to a theft complaint. Warnings for disorderly conduct were issued, and no theft was confirmed.
Incident: Disorderly Conduct on Western Ave
Case Number: SO-P2503393
On July 31, 2025, officers investigated a disorderly conduct situation involving an argument in the 1900 block of Western Ave, Chillicothe.
Incident: Found Property on US 50
Case Number: SO-P2503396
On July 31, 2025, Dep. Boltenhouse launched an investigation following the report of found property on US 50 in Londonderry.
Incident: Jewelry Theft Complaint
Case Number: SO-P2503395
On July 31, 2025, Sgt. Champion took a report regarding a theft on Pleasant Valley Rd, Chillicothe, where jewelry was reported stolen from a hospital patient.
Incident: Drug Overdose in Clarksburg
Case Number: SO-P2503397
On July 31, 2025, officers responded to a drug overdose incident involving an unresponsive female on Water St, Clarksburg.
Incident: Traffic Citation Issued
Case Number: SO-P2503398
On July 31, 2025, Dep. Boltenhouse issued a citation for improper passing during a traffic stop in Chillicothe.
Incident: Aggravated Assault on Windy Ridge Rd
Case Number: SO-P2503399
On July 31, 2025, a male was charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated menacing, after trespassing, assaulting a female, threatening her with a gun, and damaging her property on Windy Ridge Rd, Chillicothe.
Incident: Dog Bite Complaint
Case Number: SO-P2503400
On July 31, 2025, authorities responded to a dog bite complaint on Bull Creek Rd, Laurelville.
Incident: Possible Vehicle Accident Involving Intoxication
Case Number: SO-P2503401
On July 31, 2025, Sgt. Riege started investigating a possible vehicle accident after a reportedly intoxicated individual struck a porch with their vehicle on Page Rd, Chillicothe.
Incident: Assistance with CPS
Case Number: SO-P2503404
On July 31, 2025, Sgt. Riege assisted Children Protective Services during an interview at 176 Clinton Rd apartments, Chillicothe.
Incident: Property Damage Reported
Case Number: SO-P2503402
On July 31, 2025, an incident of non-criminal property damage was reported on Upper Twin Rd, South Salem, involving a male claiming his sister caused the damage.
Incident: Criminal Trespass on Moss Hollow Rd
Case Number: SO-P2503405
On July 31, 2025, a report was filed regarding a mother entering her son’s residence uninvited on Moss Hollow Rd, Chillicothe.
Incident: Traffic Violation Arrest
Case Number: SO-P2503406
On July 31, 2025, Deputy Stanley arrested a male for OVI following a traffic stop on Shawnee St, Bainbridge.
Incident: Theft and Vandalism in Londonderry
Case Number: SO-P2503407
On July 31, 2025, a caller reported the theft of motor vehicle parts after their truck was severely vandalized in Londonderry.
Incident: Disorderly Conduct on County Line Road
Case Number: SO-P2503409
On July 31, 2025, Deputy Morgan responded to a disorderly conduct incident on County Line Rd, Kingston, leading to a report filed and parties separating.
Incident: Historical Rape Allegation
Case Number: SO-P2503408
On July 31, 2025, Sgt. Riege began investigating a historical rape allegation reported by Adena Regional Medical Center regarding an incident in Orient, OH, 7-10 years ago.