The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11 incidents on March 2, 2026, ranging from welfare checks and disorderly conduct complaints to theft reports, drug possession, and traffic violations. Notable activity included a narcotics arrest with an active warrant, multiple welfare checks, and investigations into passing bad checks and theft complaints across the county.
Threats Investigation in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2600779
At 8:16 a.m., units were dispatched to Huntsman Road in Chillicothe in response to a threats call. Upon arrival, deputies opened an investigation into the matter.
Assistance to Huntington Township Trustees
Case #SO-P2600780
At 8:20 a.m., a deputy assisted Huntington Township Trustees at a residence on State Route 772 in Chillicothe. The report was held for documentation purposes.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint in South Salem
Case #SO-P2600781
At 10:45 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 1000 block of Westfall Road in South Salem regarding a disorderly conduct complaint involving an ex-boyfriend and ex-girlfriend. Both parties were warned for disorderly conduct and a report was made.
Welfare Check in Londonderry
Case #SO-P2600783
At 12:31 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on US-50 in Londonderry for a welfare check. The subject checked out okay and no further action was needed.
Fraudulent Checks Investigation in Laurelville
Case #SO-P2600784
At 2:06 p.m., a deputy spoke with a subject via telephone regarding a theft report from Main Street in Laurelville. The caller reported that fraudulent checks had been used to purchase meat, and an investigation was initiated.
Welfare Check on Liberty Hill Road
Case #SO-P2600786
At 3:14 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 2000 block of Liberty Hill in Chillicothe for a welfare check on a male subject. The subject checked okay, and resources were provided to him.
Juvenile Incident at Unioto Local Schools
Case #SO-P2600785
At 3:23 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Unioto Local Schools in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile matter. An investigation was opened.
Traffic Stop for Driving Under Suspension in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2600787
At 7:09 p.m., Deputy Williamson, on patrol in a marked vehicle on East Main Street in Bainbridge, conducted a traffic stop for driving under suspension. A citation was issued to the driver.
Welfare Check on Dry Run Road
Case #SO-P2600788
At 7:48 p.m., RCSO deputies were dispatched to the 3600 block of Dry Run Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check. An investigation was initiated.
Theft Complaint in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2600789
At 8:16 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Lagerham Road in Frankfort in reference to a theft complaint.
Narcotics Arrest with Active Warrant in Waverly
Case #SO-P2600790
At approximately 8:21 p.m., Deputy Williamson, on patrol, observed a male subject with an active warrant pull into a gas station on SR-772 in Ross County. The deputy made contact with the subject, and arrests were made. The subject was charged with multiple offenses including possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and possessing drug abuse instruments.