On April 14, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents across multiple jurisdictions, including Chillicothe, Kingston, and Bainbridge. The day’s activity included traffic enforcement, drug-related offenses, disorderly conduct complaints, welfare checks, and criminal investigations ranging from theft to trespassing. Notable incidents involved a K9 drug detection stop, a juvenile warrant arrest, and assistance with a state highway patrol traffic stop.
School Bus Driver Complaint Documented
Case #SO-P2601542
At 9:49 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Charleston Pike in Kingston in reference to a school bus complaint. The caller requested that a report be made to document incidents involving a school bus driver.
Harassment Complaint in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601543
At 10:56 a.m., Deputy Morgan was dispatched to West Main Street in Bainbridge regarding a harassment complaint. A non-criminal report was made.
Private Property Crash Report Filed
Case #SO-P2601544
At 1:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to University Drive in Chillicothe to document a private property crash that had occurred on April 13, 2026, on Anderson Station Road. A non-criminal report was made.
Speeding Citation Issued on US-23
Case #SO-P2601545
At 1:27 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near Main Street in Chillicothe for speeding. The driver was cited for traveling 71 miles per hour in a posted 55 miles per hour zone.
Credit Card Misuse Investigation Opened
Case #SO-P2601549
At 2:13 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 400 block of Malone Road in Chillicothe in reference to a theft report involving misuse of a credit card. A report was created and an investigation was started.
Juvenile Warrant Executed at Law Enforcement Center
Case #SO-P2601548
At 2:28 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center on North Paint Street in Chillicothe regarding a juvenile warrant. An arrest was made.
Disorderly Conduct Warning in Kingston
Case #SO-P2601546
At 2:37 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Kingston-Adelphi Road in Kingston regarding a disorderly conduct complaint. No charges were filed, and the parties involved were warned for disorderly conduct.
Turbulent Behavior Complaint on Anderson Station Road
Case #SO-P2601547
At 2:40 p.m., Lt. McGoye and Sgt. Shears were dispatched to a residence on Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe regarding a complaint of people engaged in turbulent behavior causing annoyance and alarm to others. Upon arrival, one person stated that her son was yelling at her. An investigation was begun.
Criminal Trespass Report Made on South Paint Street
Case #SO-P2601550
At 3:52 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the area of South Paint Street in Chillicothe for a trespass complaint. A report was made and an investigation was started.
K9 Drug Detection During Traffic Stop
Case #SO-P2601552
At 4:04 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to East Main Street in Chillicothe for a traffic stop involving K9 drug detection. The K9 gave a positive indication, a probable cause search was conducted, and drug paraphernalia was found. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Traffic Crash with Citation Issued
Case #SO-P2601551
At 4:18 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 104 and Moundsville Road in Chillicothe in reference to a crash. Upon arrival, two vehicles were observed that had been involved in the collision. A citation was issued for failure to stay in marked lanes.
Unruly Juvenile Investigation in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601554
At 4:52 p.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to an address on Harris Station Road in Bainbridge regarding an unruly juvenile. The caller stated that her son struck his grandmother and that he is autistic. An investigation was started.
Welfare Check Conducted Following Concerning Statements
Case #SO-P2601555
At 8:36 p.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to an address on State Route 159 in Chillicothe for a welfare check. The caller stated that the resident had made comments the day before about having nothing to live for. Contact was made and welfare was checked.
Drug and Weapons Charges Following OSP Traffic Stop
Case #SO-P2601558
At 8:39 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol on a traffic stop on U.S. 35 near mile marker 7. The stop resulted in charges for having weapons while under disability and possession of drugs.
Disorderly Incident in Kingston Involving Intoxicated Individual
Case #SO-P2601557
At 9:48 p.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to an address on State Route 159 in Kingston regarding a disorderly incident. The caller stated that a friend was pushed by the friend’s mother who was intoxicated. An investigation was started.
Argument in Parking Lot Leads to Investigation
Case #SO-P2601559
At 10:22 p.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to a BP gas station in Kingston in reference to a male and female arguing in the parking lot. An investigation was started.