Here are the incidents reported Oct. 5, 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.
6:54 a.m. · Crouse Chapel Road, Chillicothe · Swatting
Deputies responded to a school after authorities received a call saying there were bombs in the building. The case remains under investigation.
Case SO-P2604333
8:45 a.m. · Meadow Drive, Chillicothe · Theft (without consent)
A resident reported the possible theft of a pistol.
Case SO-P2604334
9:11 a.m. · McDonald Hill Road, Frankfort · No offense listed
A man reported he is being harassed by a relative of his ex-wife.
Case SO-P2604335
10:20 a.m. · 7000 block of Kingston-Adelphi Road, Kingston · Death (suspicious)
A deputy was dispatched for a person who was not breathing. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604337
10:42 a.m. · Chillicothe · No offense listed
An online report was submitted for a non-injury accident that occurred Oct. 2.
Case SO-P2604336
12:04 p.m. · Homer Lane, Chillicothe · Burglary (trespass in an occupied structure)
A deputy took a theft report over the phone for an incident on Homer Lane. A report was taken and an investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604338
5:41 p.m. · Western Avenue, Chillicothe · Disorderly conduct (intoxicated, annoy or alarm)
A sergeant was dispatched to an apartment complex for a non-criminal complaint. The man was intoxicated and upset.
Case SO-P2604339
6:09 p.m. · 900 block of Golfview Drive, Chillicothe · Criminal trespass
A deputy was dispatched for a neighbor dispute. A report was made and no charges were filed.
Case SO-P2604340
7:01 p.m. · 5000 block of Stoney Creek Road, Chillicothe · Interference with custody
A deputy handled a custody dispute. A report was made and no charges were filed.
Case SO-P2604341
7:41 p.m. · Yellowbud Road, Chillicothe · Unruly child
A sergeant was dispatched for a juvenile complaint.
Case SO-P2604342
8:44 p.m. · Skiver Road, Chillicothe · Assault (knowingly harm victim)
A deputy was dispatched to Skiver Road for a domestic dispute.
Case SO-P2604343
The log contained 11 entries.
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