The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents on May 25, 2026, ranging from traffic stops and vehicle vandalism to assault, missing persons, and a stolen vehicle report. Notable incidents included an OVI arrest, a silver alert for a missing person, a possible juvenile sexual assault referral to investigations, and a suicide threat resulting in arrest. The day’s activity also included multiple non-criminal disputes and welfare checks across Chillicothe and surrounding areas.
OVI Arrest on US-23
Case #SO-P2602277
At 12:27 a.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near mile marker 14 in Chillicothe. The stop resulted in an OVI arrest.
Vehicle Vandalism on US-23
Case #SO-P2602279
At 7:41 a.m., a deputy responded to US-23 on a vandalism complaint. The caller reported that someone had broken out a vehicle window. An investigation was initiated and a report was filed.
Silver Alert Issued for Missing Person
Case #SO-P2602280
At 9:32 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the Law Enforcement Complex regarding a missing persons report. A report was taken and a silver alert was issued.
Assault Reported at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2602281
At 10:54 a.m., a deputy responded to the Law Enforcement Complex on an assault complaint. The caller stated that her boyfriend had dislocated her finger during an argument. An investigation was initiated and a report was filed.
Welfare Check on Third Street in Roxabelle
Case #SO-P2602282
At 12:31 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Third Street in Roxabelle for a welfare check. Upon arrival, contact was made with the individual and an investigation was started.
Unruly Juvenile Report on Wildflower Lane
Case #SO-P2602283
At 1:17 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Wildflower Lane on the report of an unruly juvenile. The caller provided information regarding a non-criminal incident, and an investigation was initiated.
Possible Juvenile Sexual Assault Referred to Investigations
Case #SO-P2602284
At 2:49 p.m., Nationwide Children’s Hospital contacted the Ross County Sheriff’s Office regarding a possible sexual assault of a juvenile. The case was forwarded to the investigations division.
Vehicle Window Vandalism in Laurelville
Case #SO-P2602285
At 3:17 p.m., a deputy responded to Main Street in Adelphi on a vandalism complaint. The caller reported that a vehicle window had been broken. An investigation was initiated and a report was filed.
Neighbor Dispute on Thornton-Spung Road
Case #SO-P2602286
At 3:30 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Thornton-Spung Road on the report of a neighbor dispute. The deputy spoke to all parties involved and received information regarding the dispute before starting an investigation.
Unruly Juvenile on State Route 772
Case #SO-P2602287
At 4:34 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 2000 block of SR-772 in reference to an unruly juvenile. A report was taken and guidance was provided to the guardian.
Missing Juvenile Located at Baseball Park
Case #SO-P2602288
At 5:46 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to a baseball park on Egypt Pike regarding a possible missing juvenile from Circleville. The juvenile was located and released to the parent, and a report was made.
Telecommunications Harassment Complaint
Case #SO-P2602289
At 6:29 p.m., Deputy Williamson took a phone report regarding a possible telecommunications harassment complaint on CR-550. A report was held for documentation.
Disorderly Conduct Report in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2602292
At 6:38 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Shawnee Street in Bainbridge on a disorderly conduct call. The deputy made contact with the caller and started an investigation.
Suicide Threats Result in Arrest
Case #SO-P2602290
At 7:03 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to the 2000 block of SR-207 in Chillicothe on a report of suicide threats. The incident resulted in an arrest on charges including disorderly conduct while intoxicated creating a risk of harm and inducing panic.
Drug Possession Arrest at IHOP
Case #SO-P2602291
At 7:19 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol on a traffic stop at an IHOP location in Chillicothe, resulting in a drug possession arrest.
Stolen Vehicle Report on Edgington Road
Case #SO-P2602293
At 10:24 p.m., Deputy Williamson responded to Edgington Road in South Salem in reference to a stolen vehicle report. The deputy made contact with the caller and initiated an investigation.