Here are the incidents reported Oct. 22, 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.
1:26 a.m. · Liberty Hill Road, Chillicothe · Warrant; theft (without consent)
A deputy was dispatched to Liberty Hill Road for a theft report. Contact was made with the caller and an investigation was started. A report was held.
Case SO-P2604564
1:41 a.m. · Westfall Road, Chillicothe · Improperly discharging firearm at or into habitation or school; felonious assault
Deputies were dispatched to Westfall Road for an alleged shooting. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604565
7:20 a.m. · Location not listed · No offense listed
No narrative was provided in the log.
Case SO-P2604567
8:02 a.m. · Stoney Creek Road, Chillicothe · No offense listed
A resident reported that an unknown person or persons hacked into her cellphone and the OnStar application on her personal car.
Case SO-P2604568
9:47 a.m. · Upper Twin Road, Bainbridge · No offense listed
A resident reported that two chairs are missing.
Case SO-P2604569
9:58 a.m. · U.S. 23, Chillicothe · Speeding (55 mph zone)
A deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 23 near Three Locks Road that resulted in a speeding citation.
Case SO-P2604570
10:35 a.m. · Harris Station Road, Bainbridge · Open burning or open dumping
A deputy was dispatched to Harris Station Road for a fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a camper had burned. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604571
11:28 a.m. · South Anderson Avenue, Frankfort · Theft (without consent)
A deputy was dispatched to South Anderson Avenue for a theft complaint. The caller said her dog was taken. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Case SO-P2604573
11:31 a.m. · South Main Street, Kingston · Disorderly conduct
Deputies were dispatched to South Main Street in Kingston for a juvenile complaint.
Case SO-P2604572
12:27 p.m. · Lancaster Road, Chillicothe · No offense listed
A deputy was dispatched to the Law Complex for a disorderly complaint.
Case SO-P2604576
1:05 p.m. · 3500 block of Wisecup Hill Road, South Salem · No offense listed
Deputies were dispatched to the 3500 block of Wisecup Hill Road for a report of an altered mental status.
Case SO-P2604574
2:48 p.m. · Yellowbud Road, Chillicothe · No offense listed
A deputy was dispatched to Yellowbud Road for a private property crash. The deputy was advised that a vehicle had crashed. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604577
2:52 p.m. · Sandusky Boulevard, Chillicothe · No offense listed
A resident reported being harassed by family members.
Case SO-P2604575
3:04 p.m. · Westfall Road, Chillicothe · Disorderly conduct
Deputies were dispatched to Westfall Road for a threats complaint.
Case SO-P2604578
3:45 p.m. · Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe · No offense listed
A deputy was dispatched to Eastern Avenue for a disorderly complaint. Staff of a local agency said they were “pink slipping” an individual, a term for an emergency mental health hold. Deputies transported the person for the safety of agency staff. Nothing further was reported.
Case SO-P2604579
4:58 p.m. · Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe · Alleged to be mentally ill
Deputies were dispatched to Eastern Avenue for an alleged disorderly. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604581
5:01 p.m. · Ohio 207 and Ohio 138, Clarksburg · Warrant
A deputy was dispatched to the intersection of Ohio 207 and Ohio 138 in Clarksburg for a warrant relay with the New Holland Police Department. An arrest was made.
Case SO-P2604580
5:31 p.m. · Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe · Counterfeiting
Deputies were dispatched to Eastern Avenue for a non-criminal complaint. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604583
5:39 p.m. · Free Lane, Bainbridge · Warrant; disorderly conduct
A sergeant was dispatched to Free Lane for a disorderly complaint. An unrelated warrant arrest was made.
Case SO-P2604584
6:12 p.m. · North Paint Street, Chillicothe · Assault; non-criminal
A deputy was requested to assist corrections officers at the Ross County Jail. A report was held.
Case SO-P2604582
6:30 p.m. · Seelig Lane, Chillicothe · Criminal trespass
Deputies were dispatched to Seelig Lane for an alleged disorderly. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604585
9:10 p.m. · Lick Run Road, Chillicothe · Theft (without consent)
A deputy took a phone report regarding an alleged theft. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604586
9:59 p.m. · Stone Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A deputy was dispatched to Stone Road for a runaway juvenile. Upon arrival, the juvenile had returned home. The deputy contacted the family and an investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604587
The log contained 23 entries.
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