The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 12 incidents on March 31, 2026, ranging from a vehicle fire and criminal trespass to multiple traffic stops and welfare checks. Notable calls included a disorderly conduct incident at a school, a drug-related traffic stop with narcotics recovered, reports of gunshots, and several telecommunications harassment complaints. The day’s activity reflected a mix of criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and non-criminal welfare checks across Bainbridge, Chillicothe, and Clarksburg.
Vehicle Fire on Schmidt Road
Case #SO-P2601287
At 11:34 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Schmidt Road in Bainbridge for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a vehicle actively on fire and initiated an investigation.
Harassment Complaint and Criminal Trespass in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2601288
At 12:05 p.m., deputies responded to Westfall Road in Clarksburg for a harassment complaint. The caller reported that a female had been coming to her home and refusing to leave, while also harassing her through text messages. An investigation was started and a report was written.
CPS Assistance and Child Removal on Golfview Drive
Case #SO-P2601289
At 2:39 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Golfview Drive in Chillicothe to assist Child Protective Services with executing an ex parte order. A safety plan was established, and the children were removed from the home to a safe location.
Welfare Check on Fyffe Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2601290
At 3:18 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Fyffe Hollow Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check.
Property Dispute Over Cut Trees on Liberty Hill Road
Case #SO-P2601292
At 4:56 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe for a report regarding trees being cut across a property line. A report was held pending further investigation.
Fight Between Parents at Paint Valley Schools
Case #SO-P2601291
At 5:19 p.m., a disorderly conduct incident was reported at Paint Valley Schools in Bainbridge involving a physical altercation between parents. Deputy JoHansen responded to the incident on April 1, 2026.
Traffic Stop Results in Drug Seizure in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601293
At 6:41 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop near Maple Street in Bainbridge that resulted in the recovery of narcotics and an arrest. The driver faced multiple charges including possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia, wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle, and operating without a valid license.
Gunshots Reported Behind Residences on State Route 772
Case #SO-P2601294
At 6:41 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to the 15000 block of State Route 772 in Chillicothe for a report of gunshots heard behind residences. An investigation was initiated.
Open Container Citation at Sunoco in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601295
At 8:32 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at the Sunoco in Bainbridge on North Quarry Street. The driver was cited and issued a summons for open liquor container and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Telecommunications Harassment Report in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2601296
At 9:22 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Zurma Court in Clarksburg for a report of telecommunications harassment. An investigation was initiated.
Welfare Check on Three Locks Road
Case #SO-P2601297
At 10:10 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to Three Locks Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check.
Open Container Violation on Houseman Town Road
Case #SO-P2601298
At 10:38 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on Houseman Town Road in Bainbridge. A summons was issued for open liquor container violation.