Here are the incidents reported Oct. 19, 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.
12:41 a.m. · Liberty Hill Road, Chillicothe · Disorderly Conduct — intoxicated create risk of harm; Obstructing Official Business; Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments; Endangering Children; Probation Violation
Deputies were dispatched to Liberty Hill Road for a possible disorderly conduct complaint. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604522
6:59 a.m. · County Road 550, Frankfort · Non Criminal
A deputy was dispatched to the Adena Local School District in reference to a juvenile. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604524
7:37 a.m. · Plano Road, Washington Court House · Theft Without Consent
A deputy was dispatched to the 3300 block of Plano Road for a theft. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604523
9:55 a.m. · Lick Run Road, Chillicothe · Tags to Be Worn; Criminal Trespass
A deputy was dispatched to the Ross County Humane Society in reference to a breaking and entering complaint. A man had broken into the building and taken property. The log said the man will be charged once contact is made.
Case SO-P2604526
10:28 a.m. · E. Ing Street, Kingston · Sexual Battery — victim unaware
A deputy was dispatched to E. Ing Street in reference to a sexual assault. The case was forwarded to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau for further investigation.
Case SO-P2604529
11:12 a.m. · U.S. 23, Waverly · Disorderly Conduct
A deputy was dispatched to U.S. 23 for a suicide threat complaint. No suicidal comments were made, and both parties were warned for disorderly conduct.
Case SO-P2604527
11:40 a.m. · Stoney Creek Road, Chillicothe · Non Criminal
Deputies were dispatched to Stoney Creek Road in reference to an unresponsive person. On arrival, the woman was awake but showing signs of a mental health issue. EMS evaluated her and she refused transport to the hospital. Integrated Services was contacted to assist the family.
Case SO-P2604528
4:04 p.m. · Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe · Non Criminal
A deputy was dispatched to a location on Eastern Avenue in reference to a complaint.
Case SO-P2604530
4:08 p.m. · Western Avenue, Chillicothe · Non Criminal
A deputy responded to the law enforcement center to take a lobby report in regard to a scam complaint that occurred at a business on Western Avenue. A report was taken.
Case SO-P2604531
7:02 p.m. · Skiver Road, Chillicothe · Non Criminal
A deputy was dispatched to Skiver Road in reference to an animal complaint.
Case SO-P2604532
7:50 p.m. · Baum Hill Road, Chillicothe · Non Criminal
Deputies were dispatched to Baum Hill Road in reference to a disorderly complaint.
Case SO-P2604533
8:38 p.m. · S. Main Street, Kingston · Disorderly Conduct — intoxicated create risk of harm
A sergeant was dispatched to S. Main Street in reference to a domestic dispute. The caller said a man at the residence was intoxicated and causing issues. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604534
The log contained 12 entries, all of which are listed.
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