Here are the incidents reported Oct. 1, 2026, according to the daily media log from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. The entries are condensed from short narratives in the log. Names and exact addresses are withheld.
Arrests and charges are allegations. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
7:25 a.m. · Tabernacle Road, Chillicothe · Non-suspicious death
A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Tabernacle Road for an unresponsive man.
Case SO-P2604279
8:20 a.m. · Plano Road, Washington Court House · Non-criminal
A deputy was dispatched to Plano Road for a non-criminal complaint. The caller said a neighbor’s dog keeps coming onto his property. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604278
9:27 a.m. · Ohio 327, Laurelville · No offense listed
A resident reported that an unknown person or persons used her personal information to open fraudulent accounts.
Case SO-P2604282
9:30 a.m. · Londonderry · Disorderly conduct
At about 9:36 a.m., a sergeant was dispatched to U.S. 50 for a disorderly conduct complaint. Investigators determined a mutual fight occurred after a road rage incident. The people involved were barred from the caller’s property.
Case SO-P2604280
11:01 a.m. · Ohio 159, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A deputy was dispatched to a medical facility parking lot for a fender bender. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604281
11:05 a.m. · County Road 550, Frankfort · Non-criminal
A deputy was dispatched to a school for a threats complaint. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604284
12:04 p.m. · Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe · Emergency hospitalization (mental illness hold)
A deputy was dispatched to a community agency for a woman making suicidal threats. She was taken to a hospital for an emergency mental health hold.
Case SO-P2604283
1:31 p.m. · Chillicothe · Theft (without consent)
A deputy was dispatched to a rental business on U.S. 50 for a theft complaint. A report was taken and an investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604285
2:01 p.m. · Lancaster Road, Chillicothe · Possession of drugs (marijuana)
A deputy was dispatched to a school for a juvenile complaint. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604286
2:52 p.m. · Shiloh Road, Frankfort · Criminal trespass
A deputy was dispatched to Shiloh Road for a trespass complaint. The caller said a man was trespassing. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604287
6:04 p.m. · Chester Hill Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A deputy responded to Chester Hill Road for an unconscious juvenile.
Case SO-P2604288
7:12 p.m. · Liberty Hill Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A deputy responded to the 3000 block of Prussia Road for a possible elder abuse report that took place in the 2000 block of Liberty Hill Road. A non-criminal report was conducted.
Case SO-P2604289
9:18 p.m. · Fourth Street, Clarksburg · Disorderly conduct
A sergeant was dispatched to Fourth Street in Clarksburg for a disorderly complaint.
Case SO-P2604290
10 p.m. · Kingston · Emergency hospitalization (mental illness hold)
Deputies responded to the 10000 block of Ohio 159 for a reckless driver. A woman was ultimately taken to a hospital for detox and mental health concerns.
Case SO-P2604291
11:30 p.m. · Egypt Pike, Chillicothe · Non-suspicious death
A sergeant was dispatched to Egypt Pike for a possible death. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604292
The log contained 15 entries.
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