The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported a variety of incidents on December 15, 2025, including non-suspicious deaths, traffic violations, thefts, and domestic disputes. Notable cases included emergency hospitalization for mental health concerns, property damage threats, and a vehicle pursuit involving traffic infractions. Here’s a summary of today’s incidents:

Non-Suspicious Death Reported from Structure Fire

Case Number: SO-P2505453

On December 15, 2025, a death classified as non-suspicious was reported on Sullivan Road in Chillicothe. The report was held due to a structure fire incident.

Injury Crash on South Bridge Street

Case Number: SO-P2505454

A traffic incident occurred on December 15, 2025, on South Bridge Street, Chillicothe, involving a crash due to the failure to yield the right of way from a private drive. An investigation began following a report of injury.

Theft Without Consent on East Main Street

Case Number: SO-P2505455

Authorities responded to a theft complaint on Main Street in Bainbridge on December 15, 2025. An investigation is underway regarding items taken without consent.

Domestic Dispute on Vigo Road

Case Number: SO-P2505456

On December 15, 2025, a domestic dispute was reported on Vigo Road, Chillicothe, prompting a response and investigation by Sgts Dutcher and Weaver.

Disorderly Complaint Resolved on Marietta Road

Case Number: SO-P2505457

Units addressed a disorderly conduct complaint on Marietta Road, Chillicothe, on December 15, 2025. The situation was resolved through dialogue.

Emergency Hospitalization on SR-772

Case Number: SO-P2505459

A welfare check conducted on December 15, 2025, on SR-772 in Chillicothe led to an emergency hospitalization for mental health reasons.

Property Damage Threat in Frankfort

Case Number: SO-P2505458

Janey Brown reported concerns on December 15, 2025, that property damage may occur upon her son’s release from a psychiatric unit. The incident was noted on Waugh Road, Frankfort.

Vehicle Door Damage on Poes Run Road

Case Number: SO-P2505460

Bryon K. Elliott reported damage to his vehicle on Poes Run Road, Londonderry, on December 15, 2025, caused by the door of a nearby parked vehicle.

Emergency Hospitalization in Domestic Dispute

Case Number: SO-P2505462

A domestic dispute on Hartwood Road, Chillicothe, on December 15, 2025, resulted in an emergency hospitalization for mental health concerns.

Larceny Report on Massieville Road

Case Number: SO-P2505464

On December 12, 2025, a disorderly conduct on Massieville Road, Chillicothe, was connected to a larceny incident. An investigation commenced.

Vehicle Pursuit on US-50

Case Number: SO-P2505465

A traffic stop turned into a pursuit on December 15, 2025, on US-50 near SR-41 South, Bainbridge, involving violations for operating a vehicle without a valid license and an invalid plate.

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