The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to nine incidents on April 18, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and drug offenses to disorderly conduct complaints and a mental health emergency. Notable arrests included an impaired driver involved in a single-vehicle crash, a driver with an outstanding warrant found in possession of drug paraphernalia, and multiple individuals wanted on outstanding warrants. The day also included warrant services, non-criminal complaints, and a mental illness hold at a community facility.
Single-Vehicle Crash Results in OVI Arrest
Case #SO-P2601618
At approximately 6:07 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to US-23 near Eastern Avenue for a single-vehicle crash with no reported injuries. The driver was arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired, along with charges of driving under suspension and failure to control the vehicle.
Disorderly Conduct Arrest in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2601619
At 8:18 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 2000 block of Anderson Station Road for a disorderly conduct complaint. A male subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while intoxicated, which created a risk of harm.
Non-Criminal Complaint in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2601620
At 9:22 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Climer Lane in Frankfort for a non-criminal complaint and prepared a report for documentation purposes.
Traffic Stop Yields Drug Paraphernalia and Outstanding Warrant
Case #SO-P2601621
At 2:59 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near milepost 18 in Chillicothe. The driver was arrested for an outstanding warrant and multiple drug-related offenses, including illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possessing drug abuse instruments.
Vehicle Lockout Leads to Warrant Arrest
Case #SO-P2601622
At 3:25 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road for a vehicle lockout. Upon investigation, the vehicle owner was discovered to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested.
Disorderly Conduct Warning on Tabernacle Road
Case #SO-P2601623
At 4:18 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Tabernacle Road for a disorderly conduct complaint. The parties involved were warned for disorderly conduct and a report was prepared.
Warrant Service Executed on Narrows Road
Case #SO-P2601624
At approximately 5:38 p.m., Deputy Williamson attempted warrant service on Narrows Road and made contact with the subject. An arrest was made as a result of the warrant service.
Vehicle Dispute Between Soon-to-be Ex-Spouses
Case #SO-P2601625
At 8:15 p.m., Sergeant Riege was notified of a phone report referencing a vehicle dispute on Lick Run Road between soon-to-be ex-spouses. A report was prepared for documentation purposes.
Mental Health Emergency at Community Action Center
Case #SO-P2601626
At 8:19 p.m., Ross County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Community Action Center for a report of a suicidal male resident. An investigation was initiated and an emergency hospitalization mental illness hold was placed.