Here are the incidents reported Oct. 17, 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.
2:49 a.m. · S. Douglas Avenue, Chillicothe · Warrant
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on S. Douglas Avenue. The driver and passenger were both arrested on outstanding warrants.
Case SO-P2604496
8:09 a.m. · Limerick Road, Chillicothe · Criminal Mischief; Criminal Trespass
A deputy was dispatched to an address on Limerick Road in the Richmond Dale area on a trespass complaint, resulting in an arrest.
Case SO-P2604497
9:16 a.m. · Blain Highway, Waverly · Dogs/Animals Running at Large
A deputy was dispatched to Blain Highway in reference to a dog bite.
Case SO-P2604499
9:40 a.m. · Blain Highway, Waverly · Non Criminal
While on a call for service on Blain Highway, a deputy was requested to complete a private property crash report.
Case SO-P2604498
11:40 a.m. · State Route 180, Chillicothe · Non Criminal
A deputy was dispatched to State Route 180 in reference to found property. The caller said he found a gun safe on his property. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Case SO-P2604500
1:40 p.m. · State Route 159, Chillicothe
A deputy was dispatched to Tractor Supply on State Route 159 on a possible theft.
Case SO-P2604501
2:28 p.m. · Skiver Road, Chillicothe · Burglary
A deputy was dispatched to Skiver Road in reference to a possible burglary.
Case SO-P2604502
3:02 p.m. · S. Mountain Street, Bainbridge · Disorderly Conduct
A deputy was dispatched to S. Mountain Street in Bainbridge for an intoxicated man being inappropriate and disorderly. Contact was made with the complainant and the man, and a warning for disorderly conduct was issued.
Case SO-P2604503
3:17 p.m. · Owl Creek Road, Frankfort · Burglary
A deputy was dispatched to Owl Creek Road on the report of a burglary. The deputy spoke with the caller, and an investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604504
3:42 p.m. · Toledo Street, Chillicothe · Criminal Trespass
Deputies responded to the area of Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on a disorderly complaint, resulting in a disorderly warning and four people trespassed from the property.
Case SO-P2604505
7:03 p.m. · Cattail Road, Chillicothe · Resisting Arrest; Aggravated Menacing; Menacing
Deputies were dispatched to Cattail Road in reference to a man making statements of self harm.
Case SO-P2604506
9:07 p.m. · Butterbaugh Lane, Chillicothe · Non Criminal
A sergeant was dispatched to an address on Butterbaugh Lane in reference to a medical issue. The caller said they were experiencing difficulty breathing and causing suicidal thoughts. The caller was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center.
Case SO-P2604509
11:44 p.m. · Pike Street, Laurelville · Non Criminal
Deputies were dispatched to Pike Street in Laurelville to assist Hocking County in making contact with a man possibly involved in a crime. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604508
11:59 p.m. · Pleasant Valley Road, Chillicothe · Fail To File For Annual Registration; Failure To Stay In Marked Lanes; OVI
A deputy on patrol observed a vehicle on Pleasant Valley Road near Clinton Road commit a marked lanes violation and have an expired registration. A traffic stop was conducted and a citation was issued.
Case SO-P2604507
The log contained 14 entries, all of which are listed.
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