On May 17, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents across multiple jurisdictions including Chillicothe, Bainbridge, and Frankfort. The day’s activity included serious offenses such as operating vehicles under the influence, a burglary, domestic violence with assault, and overdose calls, as well as mental health crises and traffic accidents. Several cases involved fleeing scenes and impaired driving, with multiple arrests made during the early morning hours.
Motor Vehicle Crash with Fleeing Occupants on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2602150
At 12:00 a.m., Deputies Woodbridge, Jackson, Ratliff, and Sergeant Dutcher responded to Pleasant Valley Road for a motor vehicle crash in which the occupants fled on foot. Witnesses reported signs of impairment. An investigation resulted in an arrest for operating under the influence, fleeing the scene of an accident, obstructing official business, and two outstanding arrest warrants.
Criminal Trespass and Property Damage on State Route 772
Case #SO-P2602152
At 1:21 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 772 in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly complaint. The investigation resulted in charges of criminal trespass and criminal damaging/endangering.
Domestic Dispute with Vehicle Collision
Case #SO-P2602153
At 2:37 a.m., Sergeant Dutcher responded to Carousel Court in Chillicothe for a domestic dispute. The suspect fled in a vehicle, which was subsequently located wrecked after leaving the area. The incident involved charges of assault, operating under the influence, and endangering children.
Hit-and-Run Accident on US Route 23
Case #SO-P2602155
At 8:41 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to US Route 23 in Chillicothe for an auto accident without injuries. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a female’s vehicle had been struck overnight. An investigation was started and a report was written for the accident leaving scene on private property.
Residential Burglary on Myers Road
Case #SO-P2602156
At 9:31 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Myers Road in Chillicothe in reference to an inactive burglary. The caller reported that two male subjects had broken into her house while she was out of town. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Unruly Juvenile on Minnehan Bend Road
Case #SO-P2602157
At 1:06 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 100 block of Minnehan Bend Road in Bainbridge for an unruly juvenile. A report was made documenting the incident.
Theft and Disorderly Conduct on Copperas Mountain Road
Case #SO-P2602158
At 1:34 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 5000 block of Denver Road in Bainbridge in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint that had taken place on Copperas Mountain Road. The investigation involved charges of theft without consent and disorderly conduct.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Liberty Hill Road
Case #SO-P2602164
At 2:01 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Hartwood Road in Chillicothe in reference to an alleged assault that occurred on Liberty Hill Road. The investigation resulted in a disorderly conduct charge.
Male in Mental Health Crisis Transported to Hospital
Case #SO-P2602160
At 2:17 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Ragged Ridge Road in Frankfort in reference to a male with altered mental status. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered the male had assaulted staff members and was experiencing a mental health crisis. He was transported to the hospital and a report was written.
Drug Overdose at Lions Den
Case #SO-P2602159
At 2:36 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to Lions Den on South Bridge Street in Chillicothe for an overdose.
Female with Altered Mental Status in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2602162
At 2:57 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to East Second Street in Bainbridge in reference to a female with altered mental status. The female was transported by squad to Adena Greenfield and placed on an emergency hospitalization hold for mental illness.
Motor Vehicle Crash on US Route 50 Near Veterans Parkway
Case #SO-P2602161
At 3:38 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to a crash on US Route 50 near Veterans Parkway in Chillicothe.
Disorderly Conduct Report on South Anderson Avenue
Case #SO-P2602163
At 4:34 p.m., an RCSO deputy was dispatched to South Anderson Avenue in Frankfort for a report of disorderly conduct. An investigation was started.
Reckless Driver Operating Under the Influence
Case #SO-P2602165
At 7:36 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to the area of US Route 50 and Seip Mound in Chillicothe in reference to a reckless driver. The investigation resulted in charges of accident leaving scene, fail to control vehicle, and operating under the influence.
Non-Criminal Report at Law Enforcement Center
Case #SO-P2602167
At 11:33 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a non-criminal report.