On November 5, 2025, law enforcement in Ross County responded to a series of incidents, ranging from disorderly conduct to theft and mental health interventions. Several non-criminal cases were also reported, including private property accidents and scam complaints. Additionally, officers facilitated a warrant relay and investigated a vehicle accident. The following is a summary of each incident.

Disorderly Conduct on Ragged Ridge Rd

Case Number: SO-P2504938

In the early hours of November 5, 2025, deputies responded to Ragged Ridge Rd in Frankfort where a male subject alleged that someone pulled a gun on him. The intoxicated individual was found pulling on doors and subsequently detained, leading to an arrest.

Disorderly Conduct on Eastern Ave

Case Number: SO-P2504939

Deputy Williamson observed an intoxicated male on a bicycle without lights on Eastern Ave, Chillicothe. The individual then entered an abandoned building. Matching a description provided by the Chillicothe Police Department, the suspect was apprehended and arrested.

Theft Report on Unioto Dr

Case Number: SO-P2504940

On November 5, 2025, deputies responded to a theft complaint on Bridge St in Chillicothe. The victim reported that her debit card was taken, prompting an investigation.

Non-Criminal Incident in South Salem

Case Number: SO-P2504941

Deputies were dispatched to US50 for a non-criminal incident. The caller provided information over the phone regarding the situation, and an investigation was initiated.

Emergency Hospitalization on Crouse Chapel Rd

Case Number: SO-P2504942

Deputies were dispatched to Crouse Chapel Rd in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct report. The subject was found to have an altered mental status, resulting in an emergency hospitalization for mental illness.

Non-Criminal Accident on Pleasant Valley Rd

Case Number: SO-P2504943

A deputy was called to a private property accident on Pleasant Valley Rd in Chillicothe. An investigation commenced following the incident.

Non-Criminal Complaint in Clarksburg

Case Number: SO-P2504944

Deputies responded to SR-207 in Clarksburg where a caller reported seeing a corpse in a field. An investigation was undertaken to clarify the situation.

Warrant Relay on Blackwater Rd

Case Number: SO-P2504946

Officers met with the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office for a warrant relay near US 23/Blackwater Road, transporting the detained subject to the Ross County Jail.

Non-Criminal Scam Complaint on Piney Creek Rd

Case Number: SO-P2504945

Deputy Nott was dispatched to Piney Creek Rd in Chillicothe concerning a scam complaint. A report was filed for further investigation.

Vehicle Accident on Hartwood Rd

Case Number: SO-P2504947

Sgt Riege responded to an accident at the intersection of Hartwood Rd and SR 772 in Chillicothe. The incident involved issues with speed limits and clear distance, prompting a formal report.

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