The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to eight incidents on April 5, 2026, ranging from disorderly conduct and warrant services to a structure fire and welfare checks. Notable calls included a detached garage fire in Greenfield, multiple arrests for disorderly conduct and outstanding warrants, and a welfare check for a possible overdose.

Suspicious Person Leads to Multiple Charges in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2601355

At approximately 12:49 a.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Airport Road in reference to a suspicious person. The individual was found to be intoxicated and creating a risk of harm, resulting in charges of obstructing official business, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass.

Structure Fire Contained to Detached Garage in Greenfield

Case #SO-P2601356

At approximately 5:25 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Blain Lane in reference to a structure fire. The fire was contained to a detached garage with no injuries reported, and the Red Cross was contacted to assist.

Disorderly Conduct Arrest in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2601357

At approximately 10:38 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Apollo Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. An arrest was made at the scene.

Outstanding Warrant Arrest on Denver Road

Case #SO-P2601358

At approximately 12:55 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a warrant service on Denver Road in Waverly. A male was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by multiple agencies.

Welfare Check Conducted on Liberty Hill Road

Case #SO-P2601359

At approximately 7:38 p.m., RCSO deputies were dispatched to the 1000 block of Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check. An investigation was initiated at the scene.

Fictitious License Plate Results in Citation in Kingston

Case #SO-P2601360

At approximately 9:24 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol on North Main Street near East Ing Street in Kingston when a vehicle being operated with a fictitious license plate was observed. A traffic stop was conducted, and a citation was issued.

Property Check Completed in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2601361

At approximately 9:56 p.m., deputies conducted a check of a property on East Main Street in Bainbridge. The front door seal was found to be old damage with no further action necessary.

Possible Overdose Response in Waverly

Case #SO-P2601362

At approximately 10:36 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Denver Road in Waverly in reference to a possible overdose.

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