On May 4, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents throughout the county, including reports of theft, burglary, disorderly conduct, and traffic violations. Notable incidents included a stolen vehicle report in Frankfort, multiple thefts, a burglary alarm with damage found, and a mental health crisis at a local hospital. The day’s activity spanned from early morning through late evening, with calls distributed across Chillicothe, Frankfort, Bainbridge, Richmond Dale, Waverly, and surrounding areas.
Criminal Trespass on Free Lane
Case #SO-P2601924
At 2:33 a.m., a phone report was received regarding criminal trespass on Free Lane in Bainbridge. An investigation was initiated based on the recorded call.
Theft from Motor Vehicle in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2601925
At 2:54 a.m., an RCSO deputy was dispatched to the 20 block of East Main Street in Frankfort for a report of theft from a motor vehicle. The report was taken and an investigation was started.
Stolen Vehicle Reported on Porter Avenue
Case #SO-P2601926
At 5:12 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Porter Avenue in Frankfort for a stolen vehicle report. The report was taken and an investigation was initiated.
Unruly Juvenile Complaint in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2601928
At 7:22 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Moss Hollow Road in Chillicothe in reference to an unruly complaint involving a truant juvenile.
Theft by Employee at Business on Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2601929
At 8:05 a.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe regarding a theft complaint. A co-owner of the business reported that an employee had stolen product from the business. The employee was terminated and advised that criminal charges would be filed if the cost of the lost product was not repaid.
Found Property Report on Toad Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2601931
At 11:27 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Toad Hollow Road in Chillicothe in reference to a found property report.
Unwanted Person at Residence on Carmel Drive
Case #SO-P2601932
At 1:05 p.m., Sgt. Champion took a report in reference to a person being at a location where they were not allowed to be on Carmel Drive in Chillicothe. A caller reported that an individual not permitted around children had been at the house where his child lives several times. Follow-up was to be conducted to determine if the visits constituted a violation.
Mutual Threats Result in Disorderly Conduct Warnings in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2601934
At 2:22 p.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to Rapid Forge Road in Bainbridge in reference to a threats complaint. One male reported being threatened unprovoked by another male. Upon investigation, the second male admitted that his threats were provoked by the caller’s social media posts threatening violence. Both parties were warned for disorderly conduct and advised to avoid each other.
Non-Active Burglary on North Anderson Avenue
Case #SO-P2601935
At 3:41 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to North Anderson Avenue in Frankfort for a non-active burglary report. The report was made and linked to similar reports in the area.
Traffic Stop Results in Citation on Trego Creek Road
Case #SO-P2601936
At 6:52 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on Trego Creek Road near Massieville Road in Chillicothe, resulting in a citation being issued.
Investigation Initiated on US-23
Case #SO-P2601937
At 7:25 p.m., a deputy made contact with an individual on Massieville Road in reference to an incident on US-23 and initiated an investigation.
Theft Complaint on Sunbury Road
Case #SO-P2601938
At 7:30 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 80 Sunbury Road in Chillicothe for a theft complaint.
Burglar Alarm with Damage Found on Marietta Road
Case #SO-P2601939
At 8:36 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to the 600 block of Marietta Road in Chillicothe on a burglar alarm. Damage was discovered, and an investigation was started.
Traffic Stop Results in Citation in Richmond Dale
Case #SO-P2601940
At 9:54 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on Market Street in Richmond Dale, resulting in a citation being issued.
911 Hang-Up Call on De Bord Road
Case #SO-P2601941
At 10:23 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 3442 De Bord Road in Waverly on a 911 hang-up call.
Mental Health Crisis at Hospital
Case #SO-P2601942
At 11:23 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe for a male threatening suicide. A report was taken and an investigation was launched.