The Ross County Sheriff’s Office has seen a range of incidents on November 26, 2025, involving motor vehicle thefts, unauthorized vehicle use, mental health interventions, various theft and fraud reports, assaults, and arrests with warrants related to drug possession. Below are details on each case handled by the deputies throughout the day.

Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

Case Number: SO-P2505222

On November 26, 2025, authorities conducted an investigation into an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Stone Rd, Chillicothe, reported over a recorded line.

Emergency Hospitalization – Mental Illness Hold

Case Number: SO-P2505223

Deputy Morgan responded to a call on US-50 in Chillicothe for a male with altered mental status. The individual was transported to Adena for a mental health evaluation.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Case Number: SO-P2505224

Reported on November 26, 2025, authorities were notified of a vehicle theft in Clarksburg. The investigation began after speaking with the complainant by phone.

Warrant Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2505228

Deputy Morgan arrested a male during a warrant service on Ragged Ridge Rd, Frankfort, on November 26, 2025.

Property Damage Following Domestic Incident

Case Number: SO-P2505225

Tyler R. Diehl reported property damage caused by his girlfriend on Stone Rd, following the birth of their daughter.

Theft Report

Case Number: SO-P2505227

Deputy Boltenhouse is investigating a theft incident reported on Denver Rd, Ross County.

Private Property Crash

Case Number: SO-P2505226

A non-criminal report was filed for a private property crash on SR-159, Kingston.

Cyber Fraud Incident

Case Number: SO-P2505229

Penny Oakes reported falling victim to a cyber fraud incident on Clark Dr, Chillicothe.

Nursing Home Neglect Concerns

Case Number: SO-P2505233

A subject reported concerns over alleged neglect of her mother-in-law in a nursing home in Frankfort.

Dissemination of Image

Case Number: SO-P2505230

A complaint from Tennessee about disseminating a photo of another person was reported, with an investigation initiated by authorities.

Non-criminal Complaint Over Missing Package

Case Number: SO-P2505232

Deputy Morgan documented a non-criminal complaint in Bainbridge involving a missing package.

Fraudulent Phone Scam

Case Number: SO-P2505234

A subject was duped into revealing personal information during a phone scam, believing it to be her bank contacting her.

Telecommunications Harassment

Case Number: SO-P2505237

Deputy Williamson attended to a telecommunications harassment complaint on SR-772, Ross County.

Warrant Relay with Jackson County

Case Number: SO-P2505238

Deputy Williamson coordinated a warrant relay on US-35 with Jackson County.

Disorderly Conduct and Intoxication

Case Number: SO-P2505239

A suicidal and intoxicated male was arrested after authorities were dispatched to Massieville Rd, Ross County.

Multiple Offenses in Massieville

Case Number: SO-P2505240

On Massieville Rd, arrests were made following a traffic stop. Offenses included drug possession, driving without a license, and a warrant arrest.

Disorderly Conduct and Assault

Case Number: SO-P2505241

Authorities responded to Higby Road for disorderly conduct involving an assault in Chillicothe, initiating an investigation.

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