Here are the incidents reported Oct. 8, 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.
7:26 a.m. · Clearview Road, Chillicothe · Criminal mischief
A deputy was dispatched to Ohio 180 for a vandalism complaint from Clearview Road. The complainant said someone hit his car with a rock. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Case SO-P2604366
8:30 a.m. · Cooks Hill Road, Chillicothe · Drug overdose
A deputy was dispatched to Cooks Hill Road for an overdose. On arrival, a person was found with apparent signs of a drug overdose. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Case SO-P2604367
10:08 a.m. · Buckhorn Lane, Chillicothe · Telecommunications harassment
A lieutenant received an online report from a Ross County resident who said she was being harassed by an acquaintance. The log lists the incident as occurring Oct. 6-7. An investigation was begun.
Case SO-P2604369
10:37 a.m. · Chillicothe · Speeding (55 mph zone)
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on Ohio 104. The driver was issued a citation for speed.
Case SO-P2604370
11:37 a.m. · Graves Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
The sheriff’s office was notified by a high school to conduct a welfare check on a juvenile. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604375
11:52 a.m. · Applewood Drive, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
The sheriff’s office received a request by mail for help obtaining a DNA sample in connection with a missing persons report in California. The log says the case continues.
Case SO-P2604371
12 p.m. · East Main Street, Bainbridge · Theft (without consent)
Dispatch advised that a person wanted to file a report by phone about a theft.
Case SO-P2604372
12:48 p.m. · Marietta Road, Chillicothe · Telecommunications harassment
A deputy made contact with a woman regarding a telecommunications harassment complaint.
Case SO-P2604373
4:28 p.m. · Pleasant Valley Road, Chillicothe · No offense listed
No narrative was provided in the log.
Case SO-P2604376
5:37 p.m. · Hess Lane, Chillicothe · Disorderly conduct
A deputy was dispatched to Hess Lane in Ray for a possible assault report. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604377
6:58 p.m. · East Main Street, Bainbridge · Missing person
A deputy was dispatched to a residence on East Main Street in Bainbridge for a possible missing person.
Case SO-P2604379
7:33 p.m. · Hartwood Road, Chillicothe · Aggravated menacing; criminal mischief
A sergeant was dispatched to Hartwood Road for a vandalism and menacing complaint. The caller said damage was done to an enclosed door area of a garage and to a bicycle, and that a threat was made. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604380
7:33 p.m. · Blain Highway, Waverly · Non-criminal
A sergeant was dispatched to Blain Highway for a vandalism complaint. The caller said a vehicle and buried cable lines were tampered with. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604378
8:18 p.m. · Old U.S. 35, Clarksburg · Disorderly conduct
A deputy responded to Plano Road near Old U.S. 35 for a disorderly conduct complaint. A report was taken.
Case SO-P2604381
8:35 p.m. · Spud Run Road, Chillicothe · Drug overdose
A sergeant was dispatched to Spud Run Road for a possible prescription drug overdose. The caller said a woman was unresponsive. A report was made.
Case SO-P2604382
9:33 p.m. · Seney Road, Chillicothe · Menacing
Deputies took a phone report for a threats complaint. The caller said he was being threatened by another man over Facebook. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604383
The log contained 16 entries.
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