The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on April 19, 2026, ranging from traffic enforcement and warrant services to disorderly conduct complaints. The day included multiple arrests on outstanding warrants, several traffic citations for speeding and safety violations, and investigations into theft, trespassing, and behavioral complaints.

Vehicle Fails to Stop at Sign; Driver Cited for OVI

Case #SO-P2601627

At approximately 2:58 a.m., Deputy Williamson observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign on Clinton Road near Anderson Station Road. The deputy activated overhead lights and conducted a traffic stop, resulting in an arrest for failure to stop at a stop sign and operating a vehicle under the influence.

Warrant Arrest on Stoney Creek Road

Case #SO-P2601628

At approximately 7:37 a.m., Deputy Morgan attempted to serve a warrant in the 5000 block of Stoney Creek Road. A female was arrested on the outstanding warrant.

Stolen Truck Located; Foot Chase Leads to Multiple Warrant Arrest

Case #SO-P2601629

At approximately 10:47 a.m., Deputy Morgan located a stolen truck on Minney Hill Road. A brief foot chase ensued, resulting in the arrest of a male on multiple outstanding warrants and charges related to obstructing official business.

Juvenile Located in Roadway

Case #SO-P2601630

At approximately 11:54 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of State Route 104 and U.S. Route 35 on a report of a juvenile in the road. The responding deputy spoke with a resident who provided information regarding the incident. An investigation was initiated.

Speeding Citation Issued on State Route 772

Case #SO-P2601631

At approximately 1:36 p.m., Deputy Morgan stopped a vehicle on State Route 772 near Blain Highway for speeding. The driver was cited for traveling 68 miles per hour in a posted 45 miles per hour zone.

Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Violations

Case #SO-P2601632

At approximately 1:52 p.m., Deputy Morgan conducted a traffic stop on State Route 772 near Blain Highway for speeding. The driver was cited for multiple violations including speeding 55 miles per hour in a posted 45 miles per hour zone, driving with a suspended license, and failure to use an appropriate child restraint device.

Threats Complaint Investigated on Walnut Creek Road

Case #SO-P2601633

At approximately 4:03 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Walnut Creek Road on a report of a threats complaint. The responding deputy spoke with the complainant and gathered information regarding the disorderly conduct incident. An investigation was initiated.

Warrant Arrest at Three Locks Road Residence

Case #SO-P2601635

At approximately 6:21 p.m., Deputy Williamson attempted to serve a warrant on Three Locks Road. The deputy observed a male with an active warrant inside the residence. Deputies entered the residence and made an arrest.

Unruly Juvenile Complaint on Wildflower Lane

Case #SO-P2601636

At approximately 6:25 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to an address on Wildflower Lane in reference to a complaint involving an unruly juvenile. The caller reported that a juvenile was acting out and yelling. A report was filed for documentation purposes.

Trespass Complaint at Adena Patrol Base

Case #SO-P2601634

On April 14, Deputy O’Bomsawin made contact with a female outside of the Adena Patrol Base in reference to a criminal trespass complaint. The incident was reported on April 19.

Warrant Arrest on Stone Road

Case #SO-P2601639

At approximately 10:26 p.m., Deputy Williamson attempted to serve a warrant on Stone Road. Deputies made contact with the subject and an arrest was made.

RCSO Assists OSP with Traffic Accident

Case #SO-P2601638

At approximately 8:07 p.m., Sergeant Riege assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol in response to a traffic accident on U.S. Route 50 at Veteran’s Parkway. A report was filed for documentation and forwarded to OSP.

Non-Criminal Report Filed

Case #SO-P2601637

At approximately 8:25 p.m., a deputy conducted a non-criminal report via phone conversation. An investigation was initiated.

Disorderly Conduct Investigation on Polk Hollow Road

Case #SO-P2601640

At approximately 10:54 p.m., RCSO deputies were dispatched to the 1400 block of Polk Hollow Road for a report of disorderly conduct involving an intoxicated person. An investigation was started.

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