Here are the incidents reported Oct. 13, 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.
5:54 a.m. · Hospital Road, Chillicothe · Criminal Mischief
Deputies were dispatched to Hospital Road on a report of a suspicious person. The caller provided information regarding criminal mischief, and an investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604438
6:28 a.m. · Crouse Chapel Road, Chillicothe · Swatting
A deputy was dispatched to Crouse Chapel Road in reference to a threat. The property was checked and an investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604439
9:07 a.m. · Pleasant Valley Road, Chillicothe · Obstructing Official Business; Disorderly Conduct
A deputy was dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road in reference to a juvenile. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604441
9:49 a.m. · U.S. 23, Chillicothe · Speeding
A traffic stop was conducted on U.S. 23. The driver was issued a citation for speed.
Case SO-P2604440
9:53 a.m. · Hines Boulevard, Chillicothe · Death Non Suspicious
A deputy was dispatched to a possible DOA on Hines Boulevard. An investigation was opened.
Case SO-P2604443
10:59 a.m. · State Route 772, Chillicothe · Reduced Roads
A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 15000 block of State Route 772, resulting in a citation for speeding.
Case SO-P2604442
1:27 p.m. · State Route 772, Bainbridge · Theft – All Other Larceny
A deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a fraud/theft complaint from State Route 772. The complainant said a construction contractor did not complete work they had paid for. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604445
1:59 p.m. · E. Main Street, Bainbridge · Theft
A deputy responded to a theft on E. Main Street in Bainbridge.
Case SO-P2604444
3:21 p.m. · Western Avenue, Chillicothe · Dependant Child
A deputy assisted Job and Family Services with an ex-parte order.
Case SO-P2604446
5:16 p.m. · State Route 104, Chillicothe · Emergency Hospitalization – Mental Illness Hold
A deputy responded to State Route 104 in reference to a reckless driver. An elderly man was transported to the hospital for a medical emergency.
Case SO-P2604448
5:31 p.m. · Rozelle Creek Road, Chillicothe · Telecommunications Harassment
A sergeant received a phone report of harassment. The caller said she keeps being harassed by a woman and wants it to stop. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604447
5:45 p.m. · Hopetown Road, Chillicothe · Criminal Mischief
A sergeant was dispatched to the area of Hopetown Road at the old Hopetown School in reference to a fire complaint. The caller said a man made a small fire on the porch. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604449
7:16 p.m. · Mount Tabor Road, Waverly · Non Criminal
A deputy responded to the 2000 block of Mount Tabor Road in reference to a man experiencing an altered mental status. A report was taken and resources were given.
Case SO-P2604451
7:34 p.m. · Egypt Pike, Chillicothe · Non Criminal
Deputies were dispatched to the area of Egypt Pike in reference to a vehicle crash involving a deer on the roadway. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604450
The log contained 14 entries, all of which are listed.
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