The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 18 incidents on April 16, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and disorderly conduct calls to warrant arrests and theft complaints. The day’s activity included two warrant arrests in Bainbridge, multiple traffic stops resulting in citations, several non-criminal incidents at schools and medical facilities, and investigations into property crimes and harassment.
Traffic Stop for Child Support and Unpaid Fines
Case #SO-P2601583
At 12:01 a.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop in the 1900 block of Massieville Road in Chillicothe. A citation was issued.
Disorderly Conduct Investigation on Grubb Road
Case #SO-P2601584
At 12:04 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Grubb Road in reference to an active disorderly conduct complaint. An investigation was initiated.
Juvenile Incident at Adena Elementary School
Case #SO-P2601586
At 9:25 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Elementary School in reference to a juvenile matter. An investigation was started.
Vehicle Struck in Hospital Parking Lot
Case #SO-P2601585
At 9:28 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Hospital regarding a vehicle that had been struck in the parking lot. An investigation was initiated.
Non-Criminal Complaint on State Route 28
Case #SO-P2601589
At 10:18 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on State Route 28 in Frankfort in reference to a non-criminal complaint. The incident occurred between March 19 and March 26.
Vandalism Complaint on Apollo Lane
Case #SO-P2601588
At 10:29 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Apollo Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a vandalism complaint. The caller reported that his house had been vandalized, and an investigation was started.
Criminal Trespass on Hunting Land
Case #SO-P2601590
At 11:57 a.m., Sergeant Champion was dispatched to Bush Mill Road in Frankfort in reference to a trespass complaint involving leased hunting land. The caller reported that a male was trespassing on the property, and the property owner confirmed the suspect was not authorized to be there. A door hanger was left at the suspect’s residence.
Juvenile Matter at Adena Elementary School
Case #SO-P2601591
At 1:14 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Elementary School in reference to a juvenile matter. An investigation was started.
Warrant Arrest on South Maple Street
Case #SO-P2601592
At 3:05 p.m., Deputy Williamson and Deputy Sutton conducted a warrant arrest in Bainbridge. The deputies made contact with a male subject on South Maple Street and effected an arrest.
Telecommunications Harassment Investigation
Case #SO-P2601596
At 3:41 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Patton Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a harassment complaint involving anonymous and harassing communications. An investigation was started.
Disorderly Conduct on Cooks Hill Road
Case #SO-P2601595
At 3:56 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 1077 Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.
Warrant Arrest in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601594
At 4:01 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol in Bainbridge when he observed a male walking on the sidewalk on North Quarry Street who had an active warrant for arrest. The deputy made contact with the male and effected an arrest.
Theft Complaint on State Route 28
Case #SO-P2601602
At 6:40 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 28 in Frankfort in reference to a theft complaint.
Theft Investigation on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2601599
At 7:44 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Western Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a theft complaint.
Traffic Citation for Failing to Obey Traffic Control Device
Case #SO-P2601597
At 7:46 p.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Western Avenue in Chillicothe. A citation was issued for failure to obey traffic control devices.
Traffic Stop for Improper Turn and Invalid License
Case #SO-P2601598
At 8:00 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at 2604 Massieville Road in Chillicothe for an improper turn and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. A citation was issued.
Disorderly Conduct Arrest at Frankfort IGA
Case #SO-P2601600
At 8:21 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to Frankfort IGA in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. An arrest was made.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on State Route 28
Case #SO-P2601601
At 8:47 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 28 in Frankfort in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.