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Shooting

9/14/26

500 block of e. water street, chillicothe

On September 14th, 2026 I was dispatched to the area in reference to a shooting that just occurred. Investigation continues.

Shooting

9/10/26

100 block of columbia avenue, chillicothe

On September 10th 2026 a a subject was served at the scene, in the City of Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the 200 block of Woody Street; a woman and two children ran from the home as additional gunshots were heard; no one found inside after search; Lancaster PD detective bureau investigating;

Shooting

9/3/26

200 block of witte st, lancaster

Shots fired inside Lancaster home during domestic disturbance; SWAT and K-9 responded; person of interest sought; no injuries reported

Shooting

9/3/26

200 block of witte street, lancaster

SWAT and K-9 units responded to shots fired inside a home. Officers heard additional gunshots from behind the house upon arrival. A woman and two juveniles fled the residence and were evacuated. No injuries reported. Suspect Joseph Christopher Smith,

Shooting

8/30/26

Bridge street bridge, chillicothe

On 8/30/2026, Deputies were dispatched to the Bridge Street bridge in reference to a subject shooting off the bridge with a handgun. Upon arrival an investigation was started.

Shooting

8/9/26

Vigo rd, chillicothe

Obstructing Official Business; Disorderly Conduct _ intoxicated annoy or alarm; Inducing Panic; On 9 August 2026 Deputies were dispatched to Vigo Road on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival contact was made with the suspect, and an investigation w

Shooting

8/9/26

100 block of e fair ave, lancaster

Shooting/Stabbing. LPD o/s of a male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at the county fairgrounds.

Shooting

7/31/26

700 block of e main st, chillicothe

On 7/31/26 I was dispatched to the scene in reference to a shooting.

Assault

6/30/26

100 block of ohmer st, hamden

16 children (ages 1.5-18) rescued from home in horrific conditions; Gary Siders Sr., Gary Siders Jr., Christina Siders and Elizabeth Siders arrested on 16 counts each of felony child endangerment