Our information about the calls the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office answers is limited, since they’ve blatantly ignored the Ohio Open Records Act and stopped providing the reports they used to share with the media. However, we do still get a summary of the types of calls they answer without any details Here’s a look at what happened on Friday:
On March 28, 2025, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and area Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a variety of incidents. Below is a breakdown of the types of calls received and their frequency.
Call Categories and Frequency
Emergency Medical Calls (Signal 29 – Emergency Squad Needed):
- Total Calls: 10
- Transported to Hospital: 6
- Not Transported: 4
Fire Incidents (Code 28 – Fire):
- Total Calls: 5
- Investigated/Completed: 5
Investigations and Complaints (Signal 09 – Investigate Complaint):
- Total Calls: 6
- Completed: 5
- Log Only: 1
Traffic-Related Calls
- Traffic Offenses (Code 86): 5 (All resulted in warnings)
- Accidents (No Injury) (Code 02): 1 (No transport required)
- Accidents (With Injury) (Code 04): 1 (No transport required)
Alarm Drops (Code 78 – Alarm Drop):
- Total Calls: 6
- False Alarms: 2
- Cancelled: 2
- Completed: 2
Threats, Harassment, and Theft
- Threats/Harassment (Code 72): 2 (Investigated)
- Theft (Code 36): 1 (Report taken)
Miscellaneous Calls
- Escort/Parade Detail (Signal 57): 1
- Sex Offense (Code 48A): 1 (Completed)
- Suspicious Person (Code 60): 2
- Suspicious Vehicle (Code 60A): 4
- Assist Other Unit (Code 10): 2
- Neighbor Complaint (Code 20A): 1
- Juvenile Complaint (Code 34): 1 (Unable to Locate/GOA)
- Prisoner Transport (Signal 21): 1
The Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and EMS handled a diverse range of calls on March 28, 2025. Medical emergencies and investigative complaints were the most frequent incidents. Traffic-related warnings were issued in multiple cases, and various alarms were either confirmed false or cancelled. Fire responses and suspicious activity reports were also significant aspects of the day’s operations. The data highlights the agency’s role in maintaining public safety through law enforcement, medical response, and emergency services.