Here are the incidents reported Nov. 6, 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.
2:25 a.m. · Western Avenue, Chillicothe · Drug paraphernalia; driving under suspension (FRA and random verification suspension)
A deputy on patrol on Western Avenue ran a random license plate check on a vehicle and found its registration was expired. The deputy made a traffic stop and a citation was issued.
Case SO-P2604782
7:18 a.m. · Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A sergeant conducting a school check at Zane Trace Schools was told a vehicle had struck a deer. A deer tag was issued for the dead deer.
Case SO-P2604783
7:49 a.m. · Cliff Run Road, Bainbridge · Non-criminal
A deputy was asked to call a person who wanted to file a report over the phone about a neighbor complaint.
Case SO-P2604784
7:58 a.m. · Hartwood Road, Chillicothe · Non-criminal
A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Hartwood Road for a possible trespassing complaint.
Case SO-P2604785
10:45 a.m. · Western Avenue, Chillicothe · Dependent child
Job and Family Services contacted the Sheriff’s Office for help with an ex parte order.
Case SO-P2604786
11:28 a.m. · South Bridge Street, Chillicothe · Speed limits; assured clear distance
A sergeant came upon a three-vehicle crash on the Bridge Street bridge. The log says one vehicle could not stop in time and hit the back of a second vehicle, which was pushed into a third.
Case SO-P2604787
12:42 p.m. · Crouse Chapel Road, Chillicothe · Assault
A deputy was dispatched to the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center for an assault. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604788
2:30 p.m. · West Second Street, Frankfort · Theft by threat; motor vehicle theft
A resident reported the theft of a gray 2012 Nissan Rogue.
Case SO-P2604790
2:37 p.m. · Western Avenue, Chillicothe · Accident leaving scene (private property)
A parked, unoccupied car in the Ross County Service Center lot was struck from behind by a Ford F-450 truck, according to a witness. The witness said the driver looked at the damage, moved the truck, went into the building and later left. The truck was described as a red flatbed. No tag number was obtained, and the Sheriff’s Office planned to post a photo of the truck on Facebook seeking help identifying it.
Case SO-P2604789
4:03 p.m. · Bull Creek Road, Laurelville · Non-criminal
A sergeant took a report from Highland County Children Services about a possible child abuse incident in Ross County. The agency said a foster child had unexplained injuries. The investigation is pending.
Case SO-P2604791
5:02 p.m. · Ragged Ridge Road, Frankfort · Emergency hospitalization (mental illness hold)
A deputy was dispatched to Ragged Ridge Road for a report of altered mental status. The deputy spoke with the complainant and another person, and an investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604792
7 p.m. · Kingston · Breaking and entering
A deputy was dispatched to Ohio 180 for a burglary report and spoke with the victim. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604793
9:35 p.m. · North Main Street, Kingston · Non-criminal
A deputy learned of a non-criminal report in Kingston and spoke with the caller. An investigation was started.
Case SO-P2604794
10:26 p.m. · Sigler Road, Chillicothe · Telecommunications harassment
A deputy responded to the 200 block of Sigler Road for a harassment report. A report was taken and a man was warned for telecommunications harassment.
Case SO-P2604795
The log contained 14 entries.
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