On April 17, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 15 incidents throughout the county. The day’s activity included multiple warrant arrests, welfare checks, a non-suspicious death, assaults, disorderly conduct involving juveniles, and various other calls for service across communities including Chillicothe, Frankfort, Clarksburg, Waverly, Londonderry, and Bainbridge.

Suspicious Person Complaint on Blain Highway

Case #SO-P2601603

At 12:35 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Blain Highway in Waverly in reference to a suspicious person complaint. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.

Assault on Hospital Road

Case #SO-P2601604

At 1:09 a.m., a deputy responded to Hospital Road in Chillicothe regarding an assault complaint.

Warrant Arrest for Male with Machete in Clarksburg

Case #SO-P2601605

At 5:18 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to North Street in the village of Clarksburg in reference to a suspicious male walking around with a machete. The individual was ultimately identified and arrested at his home for an outstanding warrant.

Welfare Check on North Main Street

Case #SO-P2601606

At 5:46 a.m., Deputies Mitchell and Masters were dispatched to North Main Street in Frankfort to conduct a welfare check.

Non-Suspicious Death in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2601608

At 10:35 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Park Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a welfare check. A male was pronounced deceased by EMS, and a non-suspicious death report was taken.

Welfare Check for Individual with Altered Mental Status

Case #SO-P2601607

At 10:43 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 28 in Frankfort to conduct a welfare check on an individual experiencing altered mental status who had failed to show up for a doctor’s appointment. The female was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Child Protective Services Court Order Execution

Case #SO-P2601609

At 3:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to North Second Street in Frankfort to assist Child Protective Services with executing a court order to check on the welfare and living conditions of three juveniles. A report was written following the execution of the court order.

Unruly Juvenile Transported to Detention Center

Case #SO-P2601610

At 3:23 p.m., a deputy responded to High Street in Clarksburg in reference to an unruly and runaway juvenile. The juvenile was located and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.

Threats Complaint at Gas Station

Case #SO-P2601611

At 6:08 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to a gas station on U.S. Route 50 in Londonderry for a threats complaint. Contact was made with the caller and a report was held.

Non-Criminal Report in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2601613

At 6:11 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to 28 North Paint Street in Chillicothe in reference to a non-criminal report. An investigation was initiated.

Juvenile Call on State Route 180

Case #SO-P2601612

At 6:17 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to the area of State Route 180 and Sulphur Spring Road in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile.

Warrant Arrest in Londonderry

Case #SO-P2601617

At 7:16 p.m., Deputy Williamson attempted a warrant service at a residence on U.S. Route 50 in Londonderry. Contact was made with the subject and an arrest was made.

Suspicious Person in Londonderry

Case #SO-P2601614

At 7:42 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to an area on U.S. Route 50 near Londonderry in reference to a suspicious person.

Traffic Stop Warrant Arrest in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2601615

At 8:45 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at Hirns Corner Market in Bainbridge, resulting in a warrant arrest.

Warrant Service on South Maple Street

Case #SO-P2601616

At 10:26 p.m., Deputy Williamson attempted a warrant service on South Maple Street in Bainbridge. Contact was made with the subject and an arrest was made.

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