The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 17 incidents on March 21, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and theft complaints to disorderly conduct calls and a criminal trespass investigation. Notable incidents included a drug-related arrest, a stolen trailer report, and multiple traffic stops resulting in citations. The day’s activity spanned from approximately 2:57 a.m. until nearly midnight, with calls distributed across Chillicothe and surrounding areas including Bainbridge, Kingston, South Salem, and Greenfield.
Expired Registration Stop on US-35
Case #SO-P2601096
At approximately 2:57 a.m., Deputy Williamson observed a vehicle being operated with an expired registration on US-35 near Schrader Road in Ross County. A traffic stop was conducted and a citation was issued.
Juvenile Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Case #SO-P2601097
At 10:01 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Mount Tabor Road in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. A juvenile was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Female with Altered Mental Status Transported to Hospital
Case #SO-P2601098
At 10:47 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Eastern Avenue for a report of a female with altered mental status. Upon arrival, the female was being treated by EMS and was transported to the hospital. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Lost Wallet Report on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2601099
At 11:04 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the Law Enforcement Center to take a lost wallet report that occurred on Western Avenue. The case continues under investigation.
Stolen Credit Card Used for Gas and Cigarettes
Case #SO-P2601100
At 2:12 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Sulphur Lick Road in reference to a theft complaint. The caller reported that his wife lost her credit card in a parking lot, and it was subsequently found and used by an unknown subject to purchase gas and cigarettes. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on SR-327
Case #SO-P2601101
At 2:38 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 17000 block of SR-327 in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. Parties were warned for disorderly conduct and a report was made.
Threats Complaint on Fordyce Road
Case #SO-P2601102
At 2:46 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Fordyce Road in South Salem in reference to a threats complaint. The caller advised that a neighbor had threatened her husband. An investigation was started.
Traffic Stop Results in Citation in Kingston
Case #SO-P2601103
At 4:12 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on SR-180 near mile marker 9 in Kingston. A citation was issued.
Drug Paraphernalia Recovered During Traffic Stop
Case #SO-P2601104
At 5:49 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on Windy Ridge Road. The driver received a citation, and suspected narcotics were located during a probable cause search.
Threats Report on Shady Glen Road
Case #SO-P2601105
At 6:30 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Shady Glen Road in Ross County for a threats report. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the caller and an investigation was started.
Stolen Trailer Report on Liberty Hill Road
Case #SO-P2601106
At 6:45 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 700 block of Liberty Hill Road in reference to a stolen trailer report. An investigation was begun.
Possible Scam Report in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601107
At 7:42 p.m., Deputy Williamson took a phone report for a possible scam on Rapid Forge Road in Bainbridge, Ross County. A report was held for further investigation.
Suspicious Vehicle Investigation in Greenfield
Case #SO-P2601108
At 7:56 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Blain Lane in Greenfield, Ohio, for a suspicious vehicle report. An investigation was started.
Drug Paraphernalia and Warrant Arrest on Blain Highway
Case #SO-P2601109
At 9:52 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol in a marked vehicle on Blain Highway near US-50 in Ross County when he observed a vehicle being driven without a license plate light. An overhead lights activation prompted a traffic stop, and an arrest was made for multiple charges including drug paraphernalia possession, an outstanding warrant, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, and no tail lights or license plate light.
Traffic Stop for Lane Violation and Underage Drinking
Case #SO-P2601110
At 10:31 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on US-50 near California Hollow Road in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio. The stop resulted in charges for failure to stay in marked lanes, speeding in a 55 mph zone, and offenses involving underage consumption of intoxicating liquor.
Possible Theft Attempt at Tow Lot on Crouse Chapel Road
Case #SO-P2601111
At 10:58 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to an address on Crouse Chapel Road in reference to a possible theft attempt. The caller reported seeing two subjects exit the tow lot and observing a vehicle in the area leave. An investigation was started.
Arrest Warrant Served at Party on Polk Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2601114
At 11:43 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to an address on Polk Hollow Road in reference to a possible party with people fighting. Contact was made and the party was ended. A summons was issued on an arrest warrant.