The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 21 incidents on March 27, 2026, ranging from motor vehicle theft and burglary to disorderly conduct and mental health concerns. Notable calls included a motor vehicle theft, two burglary complaints, multiple disorderly conduct incidents, and several welfare checks involving juveniles. The day saw activity distributed across Chillicothe and Bainbridge, with incidents reported between 5:45 a.m. and 9:13 p.m.
Motor Vehicle Stolen from Pleasant Valley Road Residence
Case #SO-P2601209
At approximately 5:46 a.m., Sgt. Champion took a report of a motor vehicle theft on Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe. The male resident reported his vehicle was stolen from his driveway sometime overnight, and the vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen.
Investigation Into Juvenile Incident at Paint Valley Local School
Case #SO-P2601212
At 8:28 a.m., deputies responded to Paint Valley Local School in Bainbridge in reference to a juvenile incident. An investigation was initiated in response to complaints of complicity and assault.
Welfare Check on Juvenile in Unsafe Conditions
Case #SO-P2601211
At 8:48 a.m., Deputy Sams was dispatched to a residence in the 9500 block of State Route 772 in Chillicothe for a wellness check on a juvenile reported to be living in deplorable, unsafe conditions. The case was forwarded to Ross County Children’s Services for review.
Mental Illness Hold on Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2601220
At 9:06 a.m., deputies responded to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for an emergency hospitalization call involving a mental illness hold.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601213
At 9:59 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 800 block of Garman Lane in Bainbridge for a disorderly conduct complaint involving insulting and taunting. An investigation was started upon arrival.
Loose Poultry Damaging Church Property
Case #SO-P2601214
At 11:39 a.m., a complaint was filed regarding poultry allowed to run loose and coming onto property owned by Spragursville CCCU Church in Bainbridge.
Domestic Assault on Bunn Road
Case #SO-P2601216
At 11:41 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Bunn Road in Chillicothe for a domestic assault call. One subject was issued a summons and transported to another residence.
Disorderly Conduct on West Main Street
Case #SO-P2601217
At 11:43 a.m., Sgt. Champion, Deputy Sams, and Deputy Sutton responded to West Main Street in Bainbridge for a disorderly conduct complaint. Deputies made contact with the complainants and initiated an investigation.
Runaway Juveniles from Roweton School
Case #SO-P2601218
At 1:03 p.m., Sgt. Champion and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to Cattail Road in Chillicothe in reference to runaway juveniles from Roweton School. The deputies obtained leads from school staff, contacted both parents, and spoke with the juveniles.
Traffic Stop on Potts Hill Road
Case #SO-P2601222
At 4:47 p.m., Deputy Williamson observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation on Potts Hill Road near U.S. Route 50 in Bainbridge. After activating overhead lights and conducting the stop, a citation was issued for failure to stay in marked lanes, display of license plates and validation stickers, and failure to reinstate license.
Telecommunications Harassment Complaint on Marietta Road
Case #SO-P2601221
At 4:42 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Marietta Road in Chillicothe in reference to a harassment complaint involving telecommunications.
Disorderly Conduct on Legend Drive
Case #SO-P2601223
At 4:43 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Legend Drive in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint. The parties had calmed down by the time of arrival, and a report was held.
General Illness Complaint on Fyffe Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2601224
At 4:36 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to Fyffe Hollow Road in Chillicothe for a general illness complaint.
Suicide Threats in South Salem
Case #SO-P2601226
At 5:07 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Lower Twin Road in South Salem in reference to a complaint of suicide threats from an individual alleged to be mentally ill.
Traffic Stop Involving Stolen Property
Case #SO-P2601228
At 6:10 p.m., Deputy Williamson assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol on a traffic stop on East Main Street in Bainbridge involving the receipt of stolen property. A report was held.
Vandalism Complaint on Patrician Drive
Case #SO-P2601227
At 6:13 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Patrician Drive in Chillicothe in reference to a vandalism complaint, and an investigation was initiated.
Burglary Complaint on Steiner Road
Case #SO-P2601229
At 7:13 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Steiner Road in Chillicothe in reference to a burglary complaint.
Disorderly Conduct Incident on Mount Tabor Road
Case #SO-P2601230
At 8:32 p.m., deputies responded to Mount Tabor Road in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct call. Upon arrival, the resident stated the incident was simply an argument about a vehicle. Witnesses reported more serious details about physical altercation, but the resident denied this account and displayed only a small scratch on the neck with no other visible injuries. All parties provided consistent statements that no physical fighting had occurred, and they were warned for disorderly conduct.
Burglary Complaint on Camp Drive
Case #SO-P2601231
At 9:07 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to Camp Drive in Chillicothe on a burglary complaint.