The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 incidents on May 14, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and theft complaints to domestic violence and impaired driving. Notable calls included a non-suspicious death, a mental health emergency requiring hospitalization, multiple disorderly conduct incidents, and arrests for operating a vehicle while impaired and driving with a suspended license.
Theft Reported on Skiver Road
Case #SO-P2602104
A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Skiver Road at 7:57 a.m. on May 14 in response to a theft complaint. The incident occurred between May 11 and May 14.
Mental Health Emergency in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2602105
Deputy Nott was dispatched to Delano Road at 8:41 a.m. to assist a man with altered mental status. The subject was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center and placed on an emergency hospitalization hold.
Non-Suspicious Death on Rapid Forge Road
Case #SO-P2602106
A deputy was dispatched to a residence on Rapid Forge Road at 8:55 a.m. in reference to an unresponsive male. The death was determined to be non-suspicious.
Custody Dispute Reported in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2602107
A complaint was received at 10:29 a.m. regarding a family matter on County Road 550. The caller reported that a granddaughter’s father was overstepping his authority.
Welfare Check Conducted on True Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2602108
Deputy Nott was dispatched to True Hollow Road at 10:38 a.m. for a welfare check. A juvenile was found to be in good condition, and the father was spoken to regarding school attendance issues.
Welfare Check Initiated on Meadow Way
Case #SO-P2602109
A deputy was dispatched to Meadow Way at 10:45 a.m. for a welfare check and began an investigation.
Defamation Complaint Filed in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2602110
A complaint was received at 11:43 a.m. on West Walnut Street from a caller reporting that a former friend was slandering her name.
Criminal Mischief Reported in Waverly
Case #SO-P2602111
A deputy was dispatched to Blain Highway at 12:44 p.m. in response to a criminal mischief complaint involving property damage.
Larceny Investigation on Rinehart Road
Case #SO-P2602113
Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Rinehart Road at approximately 5:34 p.m. in reference to a larceny complaint. Contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was initiated.
Harassment Complaint on Miller Road
Case #SO-P2602114
A deputy was dispatched to Miller Road at 6:53 p.m. in response to a telecommunications harassment complaint. An investigation was started upon arrival.
Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Citations
Case #SO-P2602115
Deputy Woodbridge initiated a traffic stop on North Bridge Street at 7:40 p.m. for a broken brake light violation. The driver was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and the brake light violation. A summons was also issued for drug paraphernalia found in the vehicle.
Disorderly Conduct on CR 550
Case #SO-P2602118
A deputy was dispatched to County Road 550 at 7:56 p.m. in reference to a disorderly complaint.
Parents Warned for Disorderly Conduct
Case #SO-P2602117
Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to Cattail Road at 8:33 p.m. for a disorderly dispute. Two parents were arguing over taking a child to a store, and both parties were warned for disorderly conduct.
Non-Criminal Complaint on CR 550
Case #SO-P2602116
A deputy took a non-criminal complaint on County Road 550 at 9:00 p.m. while handling a separate call in the area.
Disorderly Dispute Reported on Moss Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2602120
Sergeant Dutcher and Deputy Jo Hansen responded to Moss Hollow Road at 9:43 p.m. for a disorderly dispute. The report was held pending further information.
Juvenile Complaint on CR 550
Case #SO-P2602121
A deputy was dispatched to County Road 550 at 10:01 p.m. in reference to a juvenile complaint.
Domestic Violence Arrest on Anderson Station Road
Case #SO-P2602119
A deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road at 10:03 p.m. in response to a disorderly complaint, and an investigation was started upon arrival.
Domestic Violence Arrest in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2602122
Deputy Jo Hansen was dispatched to Tiffin Estates at 11:14 p.m. in response to a domestic disturbance. An arrest was made on charges including domestic violence with threat or force and aggravated menacing.
OVI Arrest Following Traffic Stop
Case #SO-P2602123
Deputy Woodbridge initiated a traffic stop on East Fourth Street at 11:54 p.m. for a suspended driver’s license violation. Following an investigation, an arrest for operating a vehicle while impaired was made.