On February 16, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to nine incidents across the county, ranging from reports of gunfire and domestic disputes to thefts, vandalism, and a vehicle accident. Most incidents were non-criminal in nature or remain under investigation, though two cases involved criminal charges: theft and criminal mischief.
Gunfire Report on Mussellman Station Road
Case #SO-P2600578
At 12:22 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Mussellman Station Road in Frankfort on a report of gunfire. Investigation was initiated into the incident.
Unfounded Domestic Dispute in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2600579
At 2:16 a.m., Sergeant Dutcher and other deputies responded to the 3000 block of U.S. Route 23 in Chillicothe for a domestic dispute reported by a third party. The incident was determined to be unfounded.
Wrong Phone Grabbed at Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2600581
At 8:41 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 800 block of Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for a theft report. A non-criminal report was filed after a female accidentally grabbed the wrong phone.
Vandalism Complaint on Bow Circle
Case #SO-P2600582
At 11:17 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Bow Circle in Chillicothe in reference to a vandalism complaint. Criminal mischief charges were associated with the incident.
Tools Stolen from Service Truck
Case #SO-P2600583
At 11:24 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the area of Three Locks Road and Higby Road in Chillicothe for a report of tools stolen from a service truck. A report was filed and an investigation was begun.
Theft from Home While Victim in Homeless Shelter
Case #SO-P2600584
At 12:59 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Camelin Hill Road in Chillicothe for a theft complaint. The caller reported that items had been stolen from her home while she was staying in a homeless shelter. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Dump Truck Roll-Over Accident in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2600585
At 4:55 p.m., RCSO deputies were dispatched to the 4900 block of U.S. Route 50 in Bainbridge for a dump truck roll-over accident. Investigation was initiated into the incident, with failure to control vehicle cited as the offense.
Missing Person Report at E Patrician Court
Case #SO-P2600586
At 10:52 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to E Patrician Court in Chillicothe for a possible missing person report. An investigation was started.
Domestic Dispute on Upper Twin Road
Case #SO-P2600587
At 11:55 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Upper Twin Road in South Salem in reference to a domestic dispute.