The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 incidents on April 20, 2026, ranging from welfare checks and non-criminal complaints to burglaries, traffic violations, and a non-suspicious death. Notable incidents included two breaking-and-entering reports, a pandering complaint involving sexually oriented material, a missing person report, and a hit-and-skip accident at a local hospital. The day’s activity also included multiple traffic stops, vehicle accidents, and juvenile-related calls.
Welfare Check at Walnut Creek Campground
Case #SO-P2601647
At approximately 11:07 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Walnut Creek Campground on Walnut Creek Road in reference to a welfare check on a female. The nature and outcome of the check were not detailed in the report.
Non-Suspicious Death on Overlake Drive
Case #SO-P2601644
At approximately 11:52 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Overlake Drive in Frankfort in reference to a possible death. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with EMS personnel who confirmed that a male was deceased. An investigation was initiated.
Hit-and-Skip Accident at Hospital Parking Lot
Case #SO-P2601646
At approximately 1:01 p.m., Sgt. Champion handled a report of a hit-and-skip accident that occurred at Adena Regional Medical Center. The victim reported that her vehicle had been struck by another vehicle while parked in the hospital lot the previous week. The investigation was pending at the time of the report.
Missing Person Report from SR 772
Case #SO-P2601645
At approximately 12:49 p.m., Sgt. Champion met with a female in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center who reported her sister missing from SR 772. The caller stated that her sister had departed in the middle of the night in early April and had not been heard from since. A BOLO (Be On the Lookout) was issued for the missing person.
Theft of Tree-Cutting Services Payment
Case #SO-P2601648
At approximately 1:15 p.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center lobby in reference to a theft that occurred on Owl Creek Road in 2024. The victim reported that he had paid a person to cut trees on his property before work began, but the contractor took the money and never performed the work. The investigation was pending.
Juvenile Matter at Unioto High School
Case #SO-P2601649
At approximately 1:40 p.m., dispatch notified a deputy of a phone call from Unioto High School regarding a juvenile matter. An investigation was initiated.
Criminal Mischief on Old Route 35
Case #SO-P2601650
At approximately 3:48 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 28000 block of Old Route 35 in Chillicothe for a criminal mischief complaint. Upon arrival, an investigation was started.
Welfare Check in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601651
At approximately 5:50 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to East Main Street in Bainbridge in reference to a welfare check. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant and initiated an investigation.
Juvenile Complaint on Apollo Lane
Case #SO-P2601652
At approximately 6:45 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Apollo Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile complaint.
Private Property Crash on Moundsville Road
Case #SO-P2601653
At approximately 6:56 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Moundsville Road in Chillicothe in reference to a private property crash. An investigation was initiated.
Motor Vehicle Accident on US 50
Case #SO-P2601654
At approximately 7:46 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at US 50 and Dill Road in Bainbridge. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with both drivers and began an investigation.
Burglary Reported at Camelin Hill Road
Case #SO-P2601655
At approximately 8:20 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in reference to a burglary that occurred on Camelin Hill Road in Ross County. An investigation was started.
Breaking and Entering in Adelphi
Case #SO-P2601657
At approximately 8:18 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Gay Street in Adelphi in reference to a burglary report. Upon arrival, an investigation was initiated.
Welfare Check on Juvenile at Harris Station Road
Case #SO-P2601658
At approximately 8:25 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Harris Station Road in Bainbridge in reference to a welfare check on a juvenile. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the juvenile and parents, and an investigation was started.
Speeding Citation on US 23
Case #SO-P2601656
At approximately 9:15 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on US 23 near Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for speeding in a 55 mph zone. A citation was issued.
Traffic Citation for Reduced Roads Violation
Case #SO-P2601659
At approximately 10:22 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on US 35 near North High Street in Chillicothe for a reduced roads violation. A citation was issued.
Protection Order Served in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2601660
At approximately 10:23 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher served a protection order on Browns Chapel Road in Clarksburg without incident. The report was held as the protection order was issued through another state.