The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 15 incidents on May 13–14, 2026, ranging from non-criminal complaints and welfare checks to criminal offenses including domestic violence, assault, and the recovery of stolen firearms. Notable calls included a suicidal threat that resulted in hospitalization, a missing juvenile who was safely located, and a false report of child abduction. Two traffic-related incidents and several juvenile welfare checks rounded out the day’s activity.
Possible Harassment Report in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2602089
At 10:55 a.m., Deputy Nott took a phone report for a possible harassment complaint on Bridenbaugh Lane in Chillicothe. A report was filed to document the incident.
Threats Complaint at Shawnee Street Apartments
Case #SO-P2602092
At 12:14 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to the Shawnee Street Apartments in Bainbridge for a threats complaint. A report was taken and an investigation was initiated.
Female in Suicidal Crisis Transported to Hospital
Case #SO-P2602090
At approximately 12:25 p.m., Sergeant Champion was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe in reference to a female making suicidal threats. The female stated she wanted to kill herself and requested hospital treatment. After confirming suicidal intent with her boyfriend, Deputy Champion transported her to the hospital for treatment.
Juvenile Investigation at Adena Local School
Case #SO-P2602093
At 2:12 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Local School on County Road 550 in Frankfort in reference to a juvenile complaint. An investigation was initiated.
False Child Abduction Report on SR-180
Case #SO-P2602094
At approximately 3:22 p.m., Sergeant Champion was dispatched to SR-180 in Chillicothe in reference to a suspicious male. A caller reported that a male had placed a child in a vehicle and driven away. Following a thorough investigation, it was determined that the child was safe and no abduction had occurred.
Juvenile Complaint on Wildflower Lane
Case #SO-P2602095
At 4:02 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Wildflower Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the caller, who advised that her daughter was acting out. An investigation was initiated.
Stolen Firearms Recovered on Bull Creek Road
Case #SO-P2602096
At approximately 5:09 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Bull Creek Road in Kingston in reference to found firearms that had been stolen. Upon arrival, Deputy Sutton made contact with the complainant and initiated an investigation into the recovered weapons.
Non-Injury Traffic Crash at Kingston Market
Case #SO-P2602097
At approximately 7:08 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Kingston Market on South Main Street in Kingston in reference to a non-injury crash. Deputy Sutton made contact with both drivers and occupants and initiated an investigation.
Complaint Response on Southern Avenue
Case #SO-P2602101
At 8:08 p.m., Deputy JoHansen responded to 401 Southern Avenue Unit 17 in Chillicothe on a complaint.
Domestic Violence Arrest on Anderson Station Road
Case #SO-P2602098
At 9:02 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 1322 Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe on a domestic dispute. The call resulted in an arrest.
Assault Arrest in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2602099
At 9:40 p.m. on May 13, Deputy Sutton and Deputy Woodbridge were dispatched to Anderson Avenue in Frankfort on an assault complaint. An investigation was initiated and an arrest for assault was made on May 14.
Missing Juvenile Located at Scioto Woods
Case #SO-P2602100
At 9:45 p.m., Deputy Jackson, Deputy JoHansen, and Sergeant Dutcher responded to Scioto Woods in Chillicothe for a missing juvenile. The juvenile was successfully located.
Disorderly Conduct in Waverly
Case #SO-P2602103
At 10:28 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 1742 US-23 in Waverly on a disorderly conduct complaint.
Mandated Report of Juvenile Concern
Case #SO-P2602102
At 11:31 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher received a mandated report from Adena Health Systems regarding a juvenile. Upon review, there were no concerns to address.