The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of incidents on February 24, 2025, involving a variety of offenses ranging from traffic violations to more serious matters such as possession of drugs and mental health crises. Notably, police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance, conducted multiple warrant arrests, and provided court-ordered treatment for a mentally ill person.

Domestic Disturbance and Drug Possession

Case Number: SO-P2500847

Deputies responded to a domestic incident on Shady Glen Rd, Chillicothe, leading to multiple warrant arrests. Offenses included possession of drugs and obstructing official business.

Traffic Accident

Case Number: SO-P2500849

Sgt Dutcher responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 50 and Concord Church Rd, Chillicothe, where one vehicle rear-ended another. A citation was issued following the investigation.

Wellbeing Check

Case Number: SO-P2500850

Officers attempted to contact a male for a wellbeing check at his residence on Jester Hill Rd, Bainbridge, but were unable to make contact.

Menacing Complaint

Case Number: SO-P2500851

A menacing complaint was reported on Main St, Richmond Dale. An investigation has been opened based on the complainant’s information.

Traffic Violations

Case Number: SO-P2500852

Lt. McGoye conducted a traffic stop on Veterans Pkwy, Chillicothe, discovering the driver did not have a valid license and the vehicle had an invalid plate.

Non-Criminal Incident

Case Number: SO-P2500853

Deputy JoHansen responded to a non-criminal complaint on Cattail Rd, Chillicothe.

Threat Complaint

Case Number: SO-P2500854

A threats complaint was reported on Cattail Rd, Chillicothe, with an investigation pending further information.

Disorderly Conduct

Case Number: SO-P2500855

A disorderly conduct complaint was filed on Free Ln, Bainbridge. The incident remains under investigation.

Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment

Case Number: SO-P2500856

Officers responded to Western Ave, Chillicothe, where a male was transported to ARMC for court-ordered treatment without incident.

Traffic Stop for License and Drug Paraphernalia

Case Number: SO-P2500857

Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at a Sunoco in Bainbridge, leading to charges for operating a vehicle without a valid license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Mental Health Inquiry

Case Number: SO-P2500858

Deputy Woodbridge investigated a report of an individual making suicidal threats on Dearth Rd, Kingston, initiating an investigation upon arrival.

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