The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 21 incidents on March 5, 2026. The day included a variety of calls ranging from theft and disorderly conduct to traffic violations and a non-suspicious death. Notable incidents included a welfare check that resulted in the discovery of a deceased individual, a probation violation requiring juvenile detention transport, and multiple theft reports. The office also conducted several traffic stops and responded to domestic disturbances throughout the day.
Active Disorderly on Main Street in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2600828
At approximately 12:32 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Main Street in Clarksburg in reference to an active disorderly. The complainant was contacted and an investigation was initiated.
Prisoner Relay to Ross County Jail
Case #SO-P2600829
On March 5, 2026, deputies met with the Commercial Point Police Department for a prisoner relay. A male prisoner was transported to the Ross County Jail where custody was transferred to jail staff without incident.
Threats Complaint at ARMC Hospital
Case #SO-P2600830
At approximately 3:18 a.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to ARMC on a threats complaint. An investigation was started.
Air Pump Stolen from Store in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2600831
At approximately 7:36 a.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sutton responded to SR-772 in Bainbridge in reference to a theft. A store clerk reported that an air pump had been stolen from inside the store and provided video and suspect descriptions. An investigation was initiated.
Welfare Check for Individual Dealing with Loss
Case #SO-P2600832
At approximately 8:30 a.m., a welfare check was reported on Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe. A caller indicated concern that a household member was having difficulty dealing with the recent death of a close family member and a K-9.
Disorderly Domestic Disturbance on Marietta Road
Case #SO-P2600833
At approximately 9:25 a.m., a report was received on Marietta Road in Chillicothe of a domestic disturbance. The caller reported that a household member had been slamming doors and throwing objects inside the home.
Littering Complaint on SR-772
Case #SO-P2600834
At approximately 9:38 a.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sutton responded to SR-772 in Chillicothe in reference to a littering complaint. The complainant reported that someone had been throwing trash into the yard from a vehicle and identified the suspect as living on a nearby road. An investigation was started.
Tool Theft from Truck on Yellowbud Road
Case #SO-P2600835
At approximately 10:26 a.m., a theft report was filed on Yellowbud Road in Chillicothe. The caller reported that tools had been stolen from a truck.
Deceased Individual Found During Welfare Check
Case #SO-P2600836
At approximately 12:30 p.m., Sgt. Champion, Deputy Tatman, and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to Frankfort Clarksburg Pike in Clarksburg for a welfare check. Deputies conducted a full residential and property search and located a deceased male. The Ross County Coroner and Sheriff’s Office Detective responded to the scene and assumed investigation of the non-suspicious death.
Juvenile Transported to Detention for Probation Violation
Case #SO-P2600837
At approximately 12:49 p.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sutton responded to Cattail Road in Chillicothe to transport a juvenile to the Juvenile Detention Center for a probation violation. Staff at Roweton School had requested deputy assistance with the transport, which was completed and documented.
Package Theft from Front Porch
Case #SO-P2600838
At approximately 1:53 p.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sutton responded to Biers Run Road in Chillicothe in reference to a theft from a front porch. The resident reported that a package delivered the previous evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. had been stolen. An investigation was initiated.
Domestic Disorderly Resolved with Warning
Case #SO-P2600839
At approximately 2:55 p.m., Deputy Nott responded to Robin Court in Chillicothe for a domestic disturbance. Both parties were warned for disorderly conduct and separated.
Simple Assault on Anderson Station Road
Case #SO-P2600841
At approximately 3:16 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe in reference to a simple assault complaint.
Disorderly Subjects Warned in South Salem
Case #SO-P2600840
At approximately 3:34 p.m., Deputy Nott responded to Keran Street in South Salem for a disorderly complaint. Both subjects were warned and advised to resolve the matter in court.
Theft Complaint on Massieville Road
Case #SO-P2600842
On March 5, 2026, a caller on Massieville Road in Chillicothe provided information regarding a theft complaint. An investigation was initiated.
Vehicle Accident with Deer on US-50
Case #SO-P2600843
At approximately 6:41 p.m., Deputy JoHansen responded to US-50 near Rapid Forge Road in Bainbridge to a vehicle accident involving a deer.
Traffic Citation for Marked Lanes Violation
Case #SO-P2600844
At approximately 8:55 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge initiated a traffic stop on Three Locks Road in Chillicothe for a marked lanes violation. A citation was issued.
Harassment Investigation on Egypt Pike
Case #SO-P2600846
At approximately 9:33 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher handled an investigation into a male harassing a family member on Egypt Pike in Chillicothe. The report was held pending further development.
Disorderly Investigation on Stone Road
Case #SO-P2600845
At approximately 9:38 p.m., deputies responded to Stone Road in Chillicothe on a report of an active disorderly. The complainant provided information regarding the disturbance and an investigation was initiated.
Traffic Citation Issued on US-50
Case #SO-P2600847
At approximately 10:57 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated on US-50 in Chillicothe for a marked lanes violation. A citation was issued.
Warrant Arrest Following Traffic Stop
Case #SO-P2600848
At approximately 11:10 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at 1290 Massieville Road in Massieville that resulted in a warrant arrest. The driver was also charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.