The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 18 incidents on May 26, 2026, ranging from domestic violence and mental health crises to property crimes and wildlife complaints. The day saw multiple calls involving individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, several property-related offenses, and a firearm discharge incident. Notable calls included a domestic dispute resulting in an arrest, emergency hospitalizations for mental illness holds, and a report of a firearm being discharged near a wooded area.
Domestic Dispute Results in Arrest in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2602294
At approximately 2:49 a.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to the 2000 block of 207 in Chillicothe in response to a domestic dispute. The incident resulted in an arrest for disorderly conduct involving intoxication that created a risk of harm and domestic violence.
Altered Mental Status Call on Myers Road
Case #SO-P2602296
At approximately 10:34 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Myers Road on a report of altered mental status. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the caller who provided information regarding the individual’s condition, and an investigation was initiated.
Menacing Complaint at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2602297
At approximately 10:55 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint involving menacing. An investigation was started.
Hunting Violations Reported on Wilson Run Road
Case #SO-P2602298
At approximately 11:38 a.m., a deputy became aware of a complaint regarding potential hunting violations on Wilson Run Road. The deputy spoke with the caller by telephone, gathered information, and opened an investigation.
Private Property Vehicle Crash in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2602299
At approximately 12:10 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Frankfort-Clarksburg Pike in reference to a private property crash.
Vehicle Vandalism Complaint on Clinton Road
Case #SO-P2602300
At approximately 1:05 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Clinton Road in response to a vehicular vandalism complaint.
Non-Active Disorderly Call on Dry Run Road
Case #SO-P2602301
At approximately 2:29 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Dry Run Road in reference to a non-active disorderly complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was started.
Assault Report Involving Juvenile in Kingston
Case #SO-P2602302
At approximately 2:52 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to North Oak Street in Kingston in response to an assault report. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the mother and juvenile involved and initiated an investigation.
Warrant Suspect Located on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2602303
At approximately 3:34 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road on a report of altered mental status. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the caller who provided information regarding an individual with a warrant, and an investigation was started.
Suicidal Subject Transported from Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2602304
At approximately 3:36 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Western Avenue in response to a report of a male with altered mental status who was threatening to kill himself. Contact was made upon arrival, and the subject was transported to the hospital by law enforcement for emergency hospitalization with a mental illness hold.
Combative Patient Transported to Hospital from Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2602307
At approximately 4:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Eastern Avenue in reference to a combative patient in the company of EMS personnel. The patient was refusing transport and displaying threatening behavior, so law enforcement transported the individual to the hospital.
Mental Health Crisis on Chief Lane
Case #SO-P2602305
At approximately 4:33 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Chief Lane in reference to a person possibly suffering from a mental health crisis. The subject was transported to AdRMC by EMS personnel.
Civil Issue Reported on US-35
Case #SO-P2602306
At approximately 4:51 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to the law enforcement complex in regards to a civil issue on US-35. A report was generated for documentation purposes.
Theft Complaint Filed on Dean Lane in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2602308
At approximately 5:02 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to the law enforcement complex regarding a theft complaint from Dean Lane in Frankfort. Contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was initiated.
Vandalism Complaint on SR 207
Case #SO-P2602310
At approximately 5:49 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on SR 207 in reference to a vandalism complaint. A report was made documenting the criminal mischief allegation.
Firearm Discharged Near Narrows Road
Case #SO-P2602314
At approximately 7:38 p.m., Sergeant Riege and Deputy Masters responded to assist the Chillicothe Police Department on Narrows Road where two male subjects had fired a firearm along a wooded area off the roadside. A report was made documenting the discharge of firearm on or near prohibited premises.
Duck Grazing on Others’ Property in Adelphi
Case #SO-P2602311
At approximately 9:27 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to High Street in Adelphi in reference to a complaint of a duck grazing on others’ land and taunting a dog. A report was made documenting the prohibition against animals running at large.