The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 incidents on March 19, 2026, ranging from non-criminal complaints to criminal investigations. The day’s calls included reports of forgery, criminal trespass, traffic violations, school bus assault, disorderly conduct, and telecommunications harassment, with deputies and sergeants conducting investigations and issuing citations as warranted.
Temporary Protection Order Investigation in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2601059
At approximately 9:03 a.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to Blain Highway in reference to a Temporary Protection Order. Upon arrival, the deputies made contact with the complainant and initiated an investigation.
False Missing Person Report Resolved
Case #SO-P2601060
At approximately 11:04 a.m., Sgt. Champion, Deputy Nott, and Deputy Sutton responded to Mount Tabor Road to a report of a missing person. After contacting the resident and the alleged missing person by phone, deputies confirmed that the person had taken a vacation and was not missing.
Check Fraud Investigation at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2601061
At approximately 1:17 p.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a forgery complaint involving check fraud. The deputies made contact with the complainant and initiated an investigation.
Criminal Trespass Complaint on Dry Run Road
Case #SO-P2601062
At approximately 2:33 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 3200 block of Dry Run Road for a criminal trespass complaint involving land premises of another. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.
Traffic Stop for License and Equipment Violations in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601063
At approximately 4:00 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on East Second Street near Adams Lane in Bainbridge for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and defective muffler with excessive smoke. A citation was issued as a result of the stop.
School Bus Assault Investigation
Case #SO-P2601064
At approximately 4:31 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher responded to Nipgen Road in reference to an assault that occurred on a Paint Valley School bus. A student reported that another student had struck him on the bus, and an investigation was initiated.
Non-Criminal Complaint in South Salem
Case #SO-P2601065
At approximately 5:37 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Upper Twin Road in reference to a non-criminal complaint.
Threats Complaint on Page Road
Case #SO-P2601066
At approximately 5:46 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Page Road in reference to a threats complaint.
Disorderly Conduct Investigation on Vernon Drive
Case #SO-P2601067
At approximately 9:23 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Vernon Drive to investigate a report of disorderly conduct. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with all parties involved and gathered information regarding the incident before initiating an investigation.
Telecommunications Harassment Complaint
Case #SO-P2601068
At approximately 10:24 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Egypt Pike to investigate a telecommunications harassment complaint. The deputy spoke with the complainant, who provided information regarding the incident, and an investigation was initiated.