The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 incidents on May 23, 2026, ranging from disorderly conduct and drug offenses to vehicle-related complaints and assault. Notable calls included a pursuit entering Ross County from Fayette County, an aggravated menacing and assault incident, and multiple disorderly conduct arrests at the Ross County Fairgrounds during a special event.

Disorderly Conduct in Adelphi

Case #SO-P2602244

At 12:21 a.m., Sgt. Dutcher and Dep. Woodbridge were dispatched to Concord Street in Adelphi for a disorderly conduct complaint. An investigation was started.

Vehicle Fire on South Bridge Street

Case #SO-P2602245

At 1:52 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to South Bridge Street in Chillicothe in reference to a vehicle fire. An investigation was started.

Elderly Male Wandering in Road with Altered Mental Status

Case #SO-P2602251

At 3:05 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 1800 block of England Hollow Road in Chillicothe regarding an elderly male wandering in the road with an altered mental status who was nearly struck by a vehicle.

Unruly Juvenile in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2602246

At 3:11 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Pam Lane in Chillicothe for an unruly male juvenile. Upon arrival, an investigation was started.

Unauthorized Vehicle Use and Drug Possession in Kingston

Case #SO-P2602247

At 3:24 p.m., deputies responded to South Main Street in Kingston for an incident involving unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Gunfire Complaint in Frankfort

Case #SO-P2602248

At 3:47 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to North Church Street in Frankfort in reference to a gunfire complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with three individuals and started an investigation.

Criminal Trespass Complaint in Kingston

Case #SO-P2602252

At 3:51 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Chapel Creek Road in Kingston regarding a trespass complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant and started an investigation.

Dissemination of Image Complaint in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2602250

At 4:26 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe in reference to a non-criminal dissemination of image complaint.

Theft Report in Adelphi

Case #SO-P2602253

At 5:20 p.m., Deputy Jo Hansen made contact with a female subject in Adelphi regarding a theft report.

Vehicle Issue on Chief Lane

Case #SO-P2602256

At 6:10 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Chief Lane in Chillicothe for a vehicle issue. A report was taken.

Pursuit Enters Ross County from Fayette County

Case #SO-P2602254

At 6:25 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher and other on-shift deputies were notified of a pursuit entering Ross County from Fayette County.

Disorderly Conduct at Fairgrounds

Case #SO-P2602255

At 6:56 p.m., while working a special detail called “Bash for Cash” at the fairgrounds, a deputy was dispatched to the goat and sheep barn. The deputy spoke with the complainant regarding a disorderly conduct incident and started an investigation.

Threats Complaint on Three Locks Road

Case #SO-P2602257

At 7:23 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Three Locks Road in Chillicothe in reference to a threats complaint.

Disorderly Intoxication Arrest at Fairgrounds

Case #SO-P2602258

At 8:49 p.m., Deputy Morgan was working a special detail at the Ross County Fairgrounds when a male was arrested for disorderly conduct while intoxicated, creating a risk of harm.

Vandalism Complaint in Clarksburg

Case #SO-P2602259

At 8:54 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Yellowbud Road in Clarksburg in reference to a vandalism complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant and started an investigation.

Disorderly Intoxication in Kingston

Case #SO-P2602260

At 9:39 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to North Main Street in Kingston to assist another agency with a disorderly intoxication complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the subject and employees of the establishment and started an investigation.

Aggravated Menacing and Assault in South Salem

Case #SO-P2602261

At 9:53 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Adena Greenfield in reference to an assault that occurred on Westfall Road involving charges of aggravated menacing and assault.

Incident on East Second Street

Case #SO-P2602262

At 11:28 p.m., a deputy responded to East Second Street in Bainbridge. No further details are available in the report.

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