Here are the incidents reported Oct. 14, 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.
7:44 a.m. · Kenworth Drive, Chillicothe · Menacing by stalking
A woman came to the Law Enforcement Center with a harassment complaint, saying her ex-boyfriend is stalking her and she wants him to leave her alone. Deputies planned follow-ups to speak with the man. She was given information on how to obtain a protection order and declined to file charges at this time.
Case SO-P2604452
9:30 a.m. · Valley Road, Waverly · Emergency hospitalization — mental illness hold
Deputies responded to Valley Road for a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was taken to Adena Regional Medical Center for mental health treatment.
Case SO-P2604453
12:13 p.m. · East Main Street, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A deputy went to Bridge Street and East Fifth Street to assist Chillicothe police with a hit-skip crash they said occurred on East Main Street at U.S. 35.
Case SO-P2604454
12:22 p.m. · Mallow Road, Frankfort · Telecommunications harassment
A man reported being sent harassing messages by another man in a dispute involving the other man’s wife. He asked that the incident be documented only.
Case SO-P2604455
12:57 p.m. · Eagle Court, Chillicothe · Disorderly conduct
Deputies followed up at Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center on a possible domestic violence incident reported on Eagle Court. A student reported being assaulted by a family member. The investigation determined the incident was disorderly conduct, not domestic violence.
Case SO-P2604457
1:18 p.m. · Clinton Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
Deputies responded to Clinton Road for a report of altered mental status. The matter was resolved on scene and nothing further was needed.
Case SO-P2604458
1:21 p.m. · Crouse Chapel Road, Chillicothe · No offense listed
The log lists no offense or narrative for this entry.
Case SO-P2604459
1:53 p.m. · Hartwood Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Hartwood Road for a possible protection order violation complaint.
Case SO-P2604461
6:25 p.m. · County Road 550, Frankfort · Emergency hospitalization — mental illness hold
Deputies responded to County Road 550 in reference to a juvenile and made contact with the juvenile and the juvenile’s mother. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604462
7:23 p.m. · Pleasant Valley Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
Deputies were dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road for a trespass complaint. Deputies made contact with the complainant and an investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604463
9:37 p.m. · Butterbaugh Lane, Chillicothe · Alleged to be mentally ill
Deputies were dispatched to Butterbaugh Lane for a medical complaint involving suicidal ideation.
Case SO-P2604464
The log marked two entries (SO-P2604456 and SO-P2604460) as reports issued in error. They are not listed. The log contained 13 entries, 11 of which are listed.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
