The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 23 incidents on April 30, 2026, ranging from non-criminal complaints and traffic violations to disorderly conduct, theft, criminal mischief, and a domestic violence charge. Notable calls included a multi-vehicle accident with injuries, a warrant service, and a juvenile domestic violence case resulting in detention. The day’s activity spanned from 12:39 a.m. through 11:58 p.m. across multiple municipalities including Chillicothe, Frankfort, Bainbridge, Kingston, Londonderry, and Clarksburg.

Complaint at Sugar Tree Road

Case #SO-P2601858

At 12:39 a.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to Sugar Tree Road and Threelocks Road on a complaint. No further details were provided in the report.

Disorderly Conduct Arrest at Homeless Shelter

Case #SO-P2601846

At 1:30 a.m., Deputy JoHansen responded to the Homeless Shelter at 804 Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint involving an intoxicated individual creating a risk of harm. The incident resulted in an arrest.

Disorderly Conduct in Frankfort

Case #SO-P2601848

At 2:17 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to South Anderson Avenue in Frankfort in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. The caller reported that his son was being disorderly, and an investigation was initiated.

Suicidal Male Investigation in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2601847

At 2:34 a.m., Sergeant Dutcher and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to the 5000 block of State Route 41 in Bainbridge for a report of a suicidal male. The individual was unable to be located, and the report was held.

Vehicle Break-In on Apollo Lane

Case #SO-P2601849

At 7:04 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Apollo Lane in Chillicothe regarding a theft complaint. Upon arrival, the caller reported that her vehicle had been broken into. An investigation was initiated.

Assault Investigation at Adena Local Schools

Case #SO-P2601850

At 8:56 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Local Schools in Frankfort in reference to an assault. An investigation was started at the scene.

Criminal Mischief at Business on Western Avenue

Case #SO-P2601853

At 11:26 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a business on Western Avenue in Chillicothe for a criminal mischief complaint involving property damage. An investigation was conducted.

Trespass Complaint Resolved in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2601854

At 11:55 a.m., Lieutenant McGoye responded to a residence on Walnut Creek Road to a possible trespass complaint. Upon arrival, he discovered that the individual in question was actually working for a local power company, and no violation occurred.

Civil Complaint in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2601855

At 12:59 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on South Maple Street in Bainbridge regarding a civil complaint. No further details were available.

Motor Vehicle Accident on State Route 104

Case #SO-P2601856

At 2:28 p.m., a deputy responded to State Route 104 in Chillicothe for a motor vehicle accident. The caller reported striking another vehicle, and an investigation was initiated.

Vandalism Complaint on Cooks Hill Road

Case #SO-P2601857

At 4:12 p.m., Sergeant Champion was dispatched to Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe for a vandalism complaint. The complainant reported that an unknown person had drawn graffiti on her vehicle the previous day. Photographs were taken of the damage, and no current leads were available.

Multi-Vehicle Accident with Injuries in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2601859

At 4:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to 5998 Rapid Forge Road in Bainbridge for a three to five vehicle accident with multiple injuries. Emergency response was initiated at the scene.

Disorderly Conduct in Kingston

Case #SO-P2601861

At 5:09 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to the 3000 block of Sulphur Spring Road in Kingston for a disorderly conduct complaint. The parties involved had already separated by the time of arrival, and a report was taken.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Trego Creek Road

Case #SO-P2601860

At 5:39 p.m., a deputy took a phone report in reference to a non-criminal complaint on Trego Creek Road in Chillicothe.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Webster Street

Case #SO-P2601862

At 6:13 p.m., a deputy took a phone report regarding a non-criminal complaint on Webster Street in Bainbridge.

Warrant Served on North Paint Street

Case #SO-P2601863

At 7:32 p.m., a deputy served a warrant on North Paint Street in Chillicothe.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Harris Station Road

Case #SO-P2601864

At 7:06 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Harris Station Road in Bainbridge regarding a non-criminal complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was initiated.

Welfare Check in Londonderry

Case #SO-P2601865

At 9:02 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to Poes Run Road in Londonderry to conduct a welfare check.

Threats Investigation in Clarksburg

Case #SO-P2601866

At 9:19 p.m., Deputy Jackson and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to Zurma Court in Clarksburg in reference to threats. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was initiated.

Traffic Stop Yields License Violation

Case #SO-P2601867

At 10:09 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge initiated a traffic stop on US-23 southbound near Maple Lane in Chillicothe for a headlight violation. A citation was issued to the driver for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

Failure to Move Over for Emergency Vehicle

Case #SO-P2601868

At 11:04 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher was assisting with a traffic stop on US-23 at Maple Lane in Chillicothe when a vehicle failed to move over for the stationary emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights. A traffic stop was initiated and a citation was issued.

Juvenile Charged with Domestic Violence

Case #SO-P2601869

At 10:41 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Creek View Drive in Chillicothe for a juvenile threats complaint involving domestic violence. Upon arrival, contact was made with the juvenile and father, an investigation was initiated, and the juvenile was charged with domestic violence and transported to South Central Ohio Juvenile Detention Center.

Traffic Citation Issued for Running Red Light

Case #SO-P2601870

At 11:58 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher observed a Chevy Equinox pass another motorist and travel through a red light at North Bridge Street in Chillicothe at an accelerated speed. A traffic stop was initiated and a citation was issued for failure to obey a traffic control device.

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