CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The following is a summary of significant incidents handled by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office on November 5, 2024. This report includes arrests, investigations and notable incidents recorded in Chillicothe and surrounding areas.

05/11/24 at 12:28 – OVI
An officer on patrol near E. 2nd Street in Chillicothe observed a vehicle exit the McDonald’s, cross 2nd Street and strike a fence. The OVI investigation led to an arrest.

05.11.24 at 12:56 – Missing person
Sgt. Riege responded to Musgrove Rd regarding a missing person report. A caller reported that his father, who has dementia, left the residence and did not return. Ongoing investigation.

05/11/24 at 01:26 – Disorderly conduct
Deputies were dispatched to Woods Hollow Rd for a disorderly conduct complaint. Problem solved on the spot.

05/11/24 at 12:26 – Non-criminal incident
Deputies responded to CR 550 for the report of an injured deer. The deer was found seriously injured. The investigation started.

05/11/24 at 12:30 – Mental health concern
Deputy Nott encountered an elderly male crawling on State Route 159. The individual was identified and transported to Adena Regional Medical Center.

05/11/24 at 14:18 – Theft without consent
Dottie M. Gainer reported that her debit account was compromised with fraudulent activity.

05/11/24 at 17:41 – Unsuspected death
Deputies were dispatched to Bowdle Rd in Chillicothe in reference to a non-suspicious death.

11/05/24 at 19:09 – Non-criminal matter
A complainant on Western Ave reported a non-criminal matter. The investigation remains open.

05/11/24 at 19:25 – Non-criminal incident
Sgt. Riege responded to SR 104 near John Dr for a deer accident in which the vehicle involved caught fire. The investigation has begun.

Total reports: 9