The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 incidents on May 31, 2026, ranging from early morning into the evening. Notable calls included a possible assault, a telecommunications harassment complaint, a non-suspicious death investigation, and a theft at a construction site. The remaining incidents involved disorderly conduct complaints, a speeding citation, a package delivery dispute, and a hit-and-run follow-up.

Possible Assault at Hospital Road

Case #SO-P2602371

At approximately 1:11 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Hospital Road in Chillicothe in reference to a possible assault report. An investigation was started.

Hit-and-Run Follow-Up in Kingston

Case #SO-P2602372

At approximately 2:18 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Walnut Creek Road in Kingston to attempt contact with a hit-and-run suspect on behalf of the Chillicothe Police Department. An investigation was started.

Speeding Citation on US-23

Case #SO-P2602373

At approximately 12:31 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic stop while watching southbound traffic on US-23 for speeding in a 60 mph zone on a two-lane state route. The stop resulted in a citation.

Package Delivery Dispute on Anderson Station Road

Case #SO-P2602374

At approximately 12:13 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in reference to a potential theft complaint. The caller reported that packages had been delivered to the wrong address and the resident refused to return them. An investigation was started and a report was written.

Telecommunications Harassment Complaint

Case #SO-P2602375

At approximately 12:56 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Black Run Road in reference to a harassment complaint. The caller reported being harassed by a female. An investigation was started.

Non-Suspicious Death Investigation on Fairgrounds Road

Case #SO-P2602376

At approximately 3:59 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a farm field in the area of Fairgrounds Road in reference to a possible dead on arrival. An investigation was started.

Incident Report Taken on Poes Run Road

Case #SO-P2602377

At approximately 9:44 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Jones Road in Ross County to take a report for an incident that occurred on Poes Run Road in Londonderry. The deputy made contact with the complainants and an investigation was started.

Theft of Batteries at Construction Site

Case #SO-P2602378

At approximately 9:27 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to the US 23 construction site lay yard on Charleston Pike in reference to a theft complaint. Batteries had been stolen from the site. An investigation was started.

Disorderly Conduct on SR-207

Case #SO-P2602379

At approximately 9:39 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to SR-207 in Chillicothe in reference to a possible disorderly conduct incident. An investigation was started.

Disorderly Conduct in Frankfort

Case #SO-P2602380

At approximately 9:59 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Ragged Ridge Road in Frankfort in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.

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