The RCSO reported a total of 19 incidents on June 27, 2025, encompassing a variety of offenses across multiple locations. Notable cases involved traffic violations, thefts, assaults, and disorderly conduct. Several non-criminal disputes and investigations were also reported. Failure To Stay In Marked Lanes; OVI Case Number: SO-P2502849 On June 27, 2025, Deputy Morgan conducted […]
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 26, 2025
On June 19, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 22 reported incidents ranging from thefts and warrants to disorderly conduct, traffic violations, and juvenile-related complaints. Several thefts occurred at local businesses such as Walmart and Family Dollar, and multiple individuals were cited or arrested on outstanding warrants. Officers also responded to […]
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 26, 2025
On June 26, 2025, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various incidents, ranging from property theft and criminal mischief to mental health assessments and disorderly conduct. Officials attended to cases of vehicle theft, misuse of credit cards, shoplifting, and telecommunications harassment, highlighting both criminal activities and community concerns. Additionally, a warrant arrest was completed, […]
Names released in Ross County injury crash
Chillicothe, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 41 near milepost 0 in Paxton Township, Ross County, at approximately 3:11 p.m. on Sunday. A 2002 Chevrolet S-10, driven by Omer Abner, 72, of Hillsboro, veered left of center while traveling southeast on State Route 41, […]
Mistrial declared in trial of Caleb Moritz after evidence withheld
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A mistrial was declared Thursday in the felony trial of Caleb Moritz, former chief deputy of the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, in the Ross County Common Pleas Court. Judge Randy Deering ruled that the state withheld critical evidence, including a cell phone extraction report tied to a key witness. The procedural mistrial, […]
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 25, 2025
On June 18, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 19 incidents. These included a range of events such as an arrest on an outstanding warrant, several parking disputes, criminal trespassing, disorderly conduct, an assault, a drug overdose, a theft, and a case of criminal mischief. Multiple investigations remain ongoing. Below is […]
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 25, 2025
On June 25, 2025, various incidents occurred across Ross County, including a threats complaint via text message, a violation of a protection order, two separate criminal trespass incidents, and a suspicious death deemed non-suspicious. Authorities responded to several calls, leading to investigations and two arrests for trespassing and theft. Additionally, there was a traffic violation […]
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 24, 2025
On June 17, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents across the city, ranging from criminal activity and traffic violations to non-criminal matters. Officers handled multiple warrant-related cases, issues involving criminal trespassing at a local gas station, assaults, drug trafficking investigations, and incidents of disorderly conduct. Several traffic stops resulted in […]
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 24, 2025
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) reported various incidents on June 24, 2025, including cases of driving under the influence, mental health incidents, theft, harassment, disorderly conduct, and an emergency hospitalization for mental illness. Deputies responded to several calls resulting in investigations and reports, with some incidents leading to arrests. Driving Under the Influence Incident […]
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 23, 2025
Chillicothe police responded to a total of 12 incidents on June 16, 2025, including reports of theft, trespassing, warrant executions, and misuse of credit and motor vehicles. Investigations are ongoing in many of the cases. Traffic Stop on North Bridge Street Case Number: PD-P2503219 An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Bridge […]
