On February 25, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 13 incidents throughout the county. The day’s activity included reports of threats, disorderly conduct, mental health emergencies, theft, welfare checks, a structure fire, and drug possession. Deputies conducted investigations across multiple municipalities including Chillicothe, Laurelville, Adelphi, Kingston, Greenfield, and Clarksburg.

Threats Complaint on Huntsman Road

Case #SO-P2600700

At approximately 5:56 a.m., a deputy was advised of a threats complaint on Huntsman Road in Chillicothe. An investigation was started.

Verbal Argument Reported on Market Street

Case #SO-P2600701

At approximately 6:44 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Market Street in Laurelville in reference to a possible domestic dispute. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with both involved parties, who admitted to a verbal argument. An investigation was started and a report was written.

Unruly Juvenile Refusing School on Dawson Street

Case #SO-P2600702

At approximately 7:08 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Dawson Street in Adelphi regarding an unruly juvenile. The caller stated that the juvenile did not want to attend school. An investigation was started and a report was written.

Neighbor Complaint About Shooting in Kingston

Case #SO-P2600703

At approximately 7:18 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 1000 block of Oak Lane in Kingston regarding a neighbor complaint about shooting guns while dark. A report was made.

Unruly Juvenile on State Route 28

Case #SO-P2600704

At approximately 7:29 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 28 in Greenfield in reference to an unruly juvenile. An investigation was started.

Female Threatens Husband with Physical Harm

Case #SO-P2600705

At approximately 8:53 a.m., Lt. McGoye and Deputy Morgan were dispatched to a residence on County Road 550 in Chillicothe on a report that a female was threatening her husband with physical harm. Upon arrival, Lt. McGoye learned that the female had attempted to cause physical harm to her husband. An investigation was begun.

Male Voluntarily Hospitalized Over Family Concerns

Case #SO-P2600706

At approximately 10:20 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Three Locks Road in Chillicothe for a male who was upset about his family threatening to send him to the hospital. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the male, who voluntarily went to the hospital. A report was written.

Air Conditioner and Copper Pipe Stolen from Church

Case #SO-P2600707

At approximately 1:04 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Browns Chapel Road in Clarksburg in reference to a theft complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the caller, who reported that someone had stolen the church’s air conditioner unit and related copper pipe. An investigation was started and a report was written.

Female Trespassing at Residence on Robin Court

Case #SO-P2600709

At approximately 3:30 p.m., Deputy Morgan was dispatched to a residence on Robin Court in Chillicothe regarding a female trespassing. A report was taken.

Welfare Check Requested by Franklin County APS

Case #SO-P2600710

At approximately 3:41 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Stone Road in Chillicothe in reference to a welfare check. Franklin County Adult Protective Services had requested a welfare check on an elderly male at the address. Contact was made and a report was written.

Structure Fire Reported on US-50

Case #SO-P2600711

At approximately 5:28 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to US Route 50 in Londonderry, Ohio, in reference to a structure fire. An investigation was started.

Disorderly Incident with Open Emergency Line

Case #SO-P2600712

At approximately 9:49 p.m., Sgt. Riege and Deputy Speakman were dispatched to an address on Goodhope Road in Frankfort in reference to a disorderly incident. Dispatch advised that there was an open line with subjects yelling at each other. An investigation was started.

Found Narcotics Reported at Kingston Mobile Villas

Case #SO-P2600713

At approximately 11:21 p.m., RCSO deputies were dispatched to Kingston Mobile Villas for a report of found narcotics. An investigation was started.

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