On August 2, 2025, law enforcement in Ross County responded to a series of incidents ranging from traffic violations to more severe allegations involving domestic violence and drug offenses. Below are summaries of each reported case from the day’s activities:

Operating Vehicle Without License on Rozelle Creek Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503431

On August 2, 2025, Deputy Stanley conducted a traffic stop on Rozelle Creek in Chillicothe for a motorist operating a vehicle without a valid license, resulting in a traffic citation.

Assault on Eastern Ave

Case Number: SO-P2503432

Sgt Dutcher responded to an assault report at ARMC regarding an incident on Eastern Ave in Chillicothe. The victim declined to press charges.

Domestic Dispute on Robin Court

Case Number: SO-P2503433

Deputies responded to a domestic dispute on Robin Court in Chillicothe involving charges of child endangerment, domestic violence, and aggravated menacing.

Motor Vehicle Theft on Walnut St

Case Number: SO-P2503434

Deputy JoHansen investigated a vehicle theft reported by a male subject on Walnut Street in Bainbridge, Ross County.

Mental Illness Hold on Upper Twin Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503436

Deputy Jackson and Deputy Masters were dispatched to Upper Twin Rd in Bainbridge for a suicidal threat. The individual involved was taken to Adena Regional Medical Center for evaluation.

Burglary on Possum Hollow Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503435

A burglary was reported on Possum Hollow Road, with Deputy JoHansen arriving to investigate an incident initially noted on Walnut Street in Chillicothe.

Juvenile Complaint on England Hollow Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503437

Deputy Jackson responded to a non-criminal juvenile complaint on England Hollow Rd in Chillicothe.

Expired Vehicle Registration

Case Number: SO-P2503438

Deputy Stanley stopped a vehicle on US-23 North in Ross County for failing to file annual registration, resulting in a citation.

Obstructing Official Business on Rozelle Creek Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503439

A traffic stop by Deputy Stanley resulted in the arrest of a male occupant for obstructing official business and failing to signal a turn on Rozelle Creek Rd, Chillicothe.

Criminal Trespass on Schrader Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503441

A criminal trespass was reported on Schrader Road in Chillicothe, with a property owner alleging a neighbor’s threatening entry, prompting an investigation.

Drug Paraphernalia and Invalid License on Cauble Ln

Case Number: SO-P2503440

A traffic stop on Massieville Road led to the arrest of a male individual for operating a vehicle without a valid license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Drug Possession on Massieville Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503442

During a traffic stop on Massieville Rd, Deputy Stanley discovered suspected methamphetamine, resulting in a drug possession charge.

Welfare Check on Windy Ridge Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503444

Deputies were dispatched to Windy Ridge Rd in Ross County to conduct a welfare check on a female subject, initiating an investigation.

Theft at Ross County Fair

Case Number: SO-P2503443

A theft without consent was reported at the Ross County Fair, prompting Deputy Stanley to begin an investigation from the Chillicothe law enforcement complex.

Assault and Domestic Violence in Roxabel

Case Number: SO-P2503445

Deputy O’Bomsawin investigated an assault and domestic violence report in Roxabel, Frankfort.

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