On November 15, 2025, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents throughout the day. These incidents included cases of domestic violence, traffic violations, mental health emergencies, theft, and disorderly conduct. The following is a summary of the day’s reported incidents.

Menacing, Assault, and Domestic Violence

Case Number: SO-P2505078

On November 15, 2025, deputies were dispatched to Fifth St, Clarksburg, Ohio, for a potential stolen vehicle report. The investigation also revealed instances of menacing, assault, and domestic violence.

Traffic Violations and OVI Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2505079

A female driver was arrested for OVI after Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on Main St, Chillicothe, on November 15, 2025. The driver was found to have a breath alcohol concentration between .08 and .17.

Mental Health Intervention

Case Number: SO-P2505080

Deputy Nott was dispatched to Eastern Ave, Chillicothe, for an assault report. No assault occurred, and one individual was placed under emergency hospitalization for mental health treatment.

Criminal Mischief and Theft Investigation

Case Number: SO-P2505081

A theft complaint was reported on Westfall Rd, Frankfort, on November 15, 2025. The caller reported a stolen work vehicle and the investigation is underway.

Children Services Assistance

Case Number: SO-P2505083

Sgt. Champion assisted Children Services with an ex-parte custody order on Potts Hill Rd, Bainbridge. A juvenile magistrate granted the order and the juvenile was taken into custody.

Legal Hunting Clearance

Case Number: SO-P2505082

Sgt. Champion responded to a trespassing complaint on Potts Hill Rd, Bainbridge. It was determined that the individual was a hunter with permission to be on the land.

Sex Offense Report

Case Number: SO-P2505084

A report was made on Anderson Station Rd, Chillicothe, regarding a sex offense involving inappropriate images sent to a juvenile. The investigation is ongoing.

Protection Order Violation

Case Number: SO-P2505090

A report of a violated protection order was made on Brady Hill Rd, Chillicothe. Sgt. Champion is consulting the Law Director’s Office due to unique circumstances surrounding the case.

Possible Scam

Case Number: SO-P2505085

Sgt. Champion investigated a potential scam on Main St, Clarksburg. The caller reported a false claim about a lost dog that aimed to extort money, but no money was exchanged.

Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Violence

Case Number: SO-P2505089

Deputies responded to SR 138, Frankfort, over a disorderly conduct and domestic violence complaint. The case is under investigation.

Sex Offense Inquiry

Case Number: SO-P2505086

Deputy JoHansen responded to 83 S Walnut Street, Chillicothe, for a sex offense report. The details of the report were unspecified.

Mental Health Emergency

Case Number: SO-P2505087

A patient at Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health made suicidal statements, leading to emergency hospitalization after involvement with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and medical personnel.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Case Number: SO-P2505091

Deputy JoHansen addressed a theft report involving a motor vehicle from Marietta Road, Chillicothe.

Escape and Drug Overdose

Case Number: SO-P2505088

A dispatcher was called to Liberty Hill Road, Chillicothe, for a drug overdose incident involving an individual attempting to escape.

Criminal Trespass

Case Number: SO-P2505092

Deputy Nott investigated a possible burglary on Yellowbud Rd, Chillicothe. A juvenile was involved, but no charges were desired by the complainant.

Theft Without Consent

Case Number: SO-P2505094

An incident of theft without consent was reported in Frankfort on Old Town Cir.

Vehicle Crash Report

Case Number: SO-P2505093

A crash report was requested for insurance purposes after an earlier accident on Bridge Street, Chillicothe.

Public Disturbance

Case Number: SO-P2505095

Two females caused a scene on US RT 50, Chillicothe, and were asked to leave a business property. Disorderly conduct charges are being investigated.

Mental Health Assistance

Case Number: SO-P2505099

An emergency hospitalization for mental illness was conducted on Higby Rd, Chillicothe.

Warrant and Disorderly Conduct Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2505098

A disorderly conduct complaint on Lick Run Rd, Chillicothe, led to an arrest when a male with an active warrant resisted. An investigation followed.

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