The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to numerous incidents on February 1, 2025, ranging from minor traffic violations and non-criminal matters to more serious offenses like operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, disorderly conduct, and telecommunications harassment. Several investigations have been launched to address these issues.

Runaway Juvenile Report

Case Number: SO-P2500476

On February 1, 2025, Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to East 5th Street in Chillicothe for a runaway juvenile. An investigation was initiated.

Disorderly Conduct on North Main Street

Case Number: SO-P2500477

Deputy Stanley responded to a disorderly conduct call on North Main Street in Frankfort, Ross County.

Driving Violations on South Bridge Street

Case Number: SO-P2500478

Deputies observed a vehicle behind a business on S Bridge St, leading to the arrest of a male for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and having physical control while under the influence.

Warrant Service on North Second Street

Case Number: SO-P2500479

Deputy O’Bomsawin addressed a suspicious vehicle on North 2nd Street in Frankfort, leading to a warrant service.

Criminal Trespass on North Church Street

Case Number: SO-P2500480

A male subject trespassed on a property on N. Church Street in Frankfort, prompting an investigation.

Traffic Violation on North Bridge Street

Case Number: SO-P2500481

Deputy JoHansen issued a citation for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license during a traffic stop at BP – North Bridge Street.

Non-Suspicious Death in Chillicothe

Case Number: SO-P2500482

Deputy Johansen responded to a suspicious vehicle near Eastern Ave and US-23, resulting in a non-suspicious death determination.

Misconduct at Emergency on Massieville Road

Case Number: SO-P2500484

An investigation into misconduct at a fire scene on Massieville Road led to a summons being issued.

Structure Fire on Massieville Road

Case Number: SO-P2500483

A structure fire on Massieville Road prompted an investigative response.

Property Damage on England Hollow Road

Case Number: SO-P2500487

Deputy JoHansen handled a property damage complaint on England Hollow Road in Chillicothe.

Theft on State Route 41

Case Number: SO-P2500486

A theft report on State Route 41 in Bainbridge led to an investigation following contact with the victim.

Unruly Juveniles on Skaggs Road

Case Number: SO-P2500485

A complaint about two unruly juveniles on Skaggs Road resulted in Deputy intervention and investigation.

Telecommunications Harassment in Frankfort

Case Number: SO-P2500488

Deputy Stanley addressed a harassment complaint at 139 N Main Street, Frankfort.

Custody Complaint in Chillicothe

Case Number: SO-P2500489

Deputy O’Bomsawin received a non-criminal complaint over the phone regarding child custody.

Fire Response on Charleston Pike

Case Number: SO-P2500492

A non-criminal call related to a fire was addressed by Deputy O’Bomsawin on Charleston Pike.

Traffic Citation for License Plate Violation

Case Number: SO-P2500490

Deputy Stanley issued a citation in Ross County for failing to display a license plate on SR-772 and Blain Highway.

Open Container Violation in Bainbridge

Case Number: SO-P2500491

Deputy Williamson issued a citation for an open container in a vehicle on SR-772 after a traffic stop for a tag light issue.

Menacing and Telecommunications Harassment

Case Number: SO-P2500493

Deputy Williamson investigated a threats complaint on Brady Hill Rd, leading to potential charges of menacing and harassment.

Disorderly Investigation on North Bridge Street

Case Number: SO-P2500494

Deputies responded to a possible disorderly situation on N Bridge St, resulting in an investigation.

Unspecified Incident on Vigo Road

Case Number: SO-P2500496

Deputies responded to an end-of-day incident, initiating an investigation on Vigo Road in Chillicothe.

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