On April 4, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 12 calls for service throughout the county, including traffic enforcement, domestic disputes, disorderly conduct complaints, and warrant service. Notable incidents included drug possession arrests, multiple speeding violations, domestic violence investigations, and a court order violation at a regional medical center.
Drug Possession Arrest Following License Plate Check
Case #SO-P2601343
At approximately 1:19 a.m., Deputy Williamson conducted a traffic stop on High Street near Mill Street after running a license plate check that revealed the registered owner had an active warrant through the Chillicothe Police Department. An arrest was made on charges of possession of drugs and warrant violation.
No Tail Lights Traffic Stop
Case #SO-P2601344
At approximately 2:26 a.m., Deputy Williamson observed a vehicle being operated with no tail lights on Douglas Avenue near Dayton Street and conducted a traffic stop. A report was held for the equipment violation.
Unauthorized Vehicle Use in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2601345
At approximately 5:14 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Ohio Highway 28 in reference to an unauthorized use of a vehicle. The driver was cited for multiple charges including obstructing official business, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Speeding Violation on US-23
Case #SO-P2601346
At approximately 9:26 a.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near Rozelle Creek Road for excessive speeding. A citation was issued to the driver for traveling 84 miles per hour in a posted 55 miles per hour zone.
Speeding and License Suspension Violation
Case #SO-P2601347
At approximately 10:00 a.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near Cauble Lane for speeding. The driver was cited for traveling 71 miles per hour in a posted 55 miles per hour zone and also had a suspended driver’s license.
Domestic Dispute on Trego Creek Road
Case #SO-P2601348
At approximately 11:20 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 1000 block of Trego Creek Road for a report of a possible domestic violence complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy determined that no physical altercation had occurred and that the incident involved only verbal arguing. A report was taken.
Physical Altercation in Laurelville
Case #SO-P2601349
At approximately 12:14 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Market Street in Adelphi in reference to a domestic dispute. Subjects at the scene advised that a physical altercation had taken place and both parties had sustained injuries. An investigation was started.
Speeding Citation on State Route 159
Case #SO-P2601350
At approximately 1:26 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on State Route 159 for a speeding violation. A citation was issued to the driver.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Cattail Road
Case #SO-P2601351
At approximately 1:53 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Cattail Road in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. A juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
Warrant Arrest and OVI Suspension Violation
Case #SO-P2601352
At approximately 7:41 p.m., Sergeant Riege and Deputy Ratcliff conducted a traffic stop on US-23 North off-ramp to Charleston Pike. The driver was found to have an active arrest warrant and was also driving under an OVI suspension.
Fighting in the Roadway on Black Run Road
Case #SO-P2601353
At approximately 8:59 p.m., Sergeant Riege and another deputy were dispatched to Black Run Road in reference to subjects fighting in the roadway. Subjects were located and an investigation was started.
Court Order Violation at Regional Medical Center
Case #SO-P2601354
At approximately 10:55 p.m., RCSO deputies were dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center for a report of a court order violation. An investigation was started.