Here are the incidents reported Oct. 23, 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.
12:56 a.m. · Free Lane, Bainbridge · Disorderly conduct
Deputies were dispatched to Free Lane for an alleged burglary. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604588
11:40 a.m. · Chester Hill Road, Chillicothe · Emergency hospitalization (mental illness hold)
A deputy was dispatched to Chester Hill Road for an unruly juvenile. The juvenile was taken to a hospital at the parents’ request.
Case SO-P2604592
12:14 p.m. · Kinzer Road, Bainbridge · Misuse of credit card
A sergeant took a theft report on Kinzer Road. The victim said her credit card was used without her permission. The investigation is pending.
Case SO-P2604589
12:35 p.m. · Rocky Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A deputy was dispatched to Rocky Road for a welfare check. The caller said she was worried about her boyfriend. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604590
12:40 p.m. · South Bridge Street, Chillicothe · No offense listed
A woman reported that she is being harassed by another person.
Case SO-P2604591
1:18 p.m. · Rapid Forge Road, Bainbridge · Breaking and entering
Deputies and a sergeant were dispatched to Rapid Forge Road for a trespass complaint. A suspect was found inside a vehicle, and the log says the investigation indicated the suspect had entered a residence and removed items. The suspect was arrested and charged with breaking and entering.
Case SO-P2604593
2:04 p.m. · Limerick Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A sergeant was dispatched to Limerick Road for a theft complaint. The caller said a neighbor trespassed on his property and took a stone. The investigation determined it was a civil issue.
Case SO-P2604594
5:05 p.m. · Infirmary Lane, Chillicothe · Violation of a protection order or consent agreement
A deputy was dispatched to Infirmary Lane for what the log describes as a non-criminal complaint.
Case SO-P2604595
5:20 p.m. · Yellowbud Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A sergeant handled a harassment report by phone in the Yellowbud area.
Case SO-P2604596
6:45 p.m. · Kingston-Adelphi Road, Chillicothe · Criminal damaging/endangering
A deputy was dispatched to Kingston-Adelphi Road for a possible vandalism report. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604598
7:07 p.m. · Chillicothe · No offense listed
No narrative was provided in the log.
Case SO-P2604597
7:45 p.m. · 2000 block of Blain Highway, Waverly · Emergency hospitalization (mental illness hold)
A deputy was dispatched to the 2000 block of Blain Highway for a woman experiencing a mental health crisis. She was taken to a hospital for further treatment.
Case SO-P2604599
7:51 p.m. · Free Lane, Bainbridge · Non-criminal
A sergeant was dispatched to Free Lane for a disorderly complaint.
Case SO-P2604601
8:18 p.m. · Western Avenue, Chillicothe · No offense listed
No narrative was provided in the log.
Case SO-P2604600
9:20 p.m. · 10000 block of Egypt Pike, Frankfort · Disorderly conduct
A deputy responded to the 10000 block of Egypt Pike for a disorderly conduct complaint. A report was taken and no charges were filed.
Case SO-P2604602
9:49 p.m. · Liberty Hill Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A sergeant and a deputy were dispatched to Liberty Hill Road for a disorderly complaint. The parties agreed to separate.
Case SO-P2604603
10:58 p.m. · Hartwood Road, Chillicothe · No offense listed
A deputy and a sergeant were dispatched to Hartwood Road for a fire.
Case SO-P2604604
The log contained 17 entries.
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