The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on June 4, 2026, ranging from minor traffic violations and animal-related incidents to more serious matters including an assault and a mental health crisis. Notable calls included a vehicle crash on private property, an unresponsive infant, and vandalism to agricultural property. The day’s activities were distributed across Chillicothe and surrounding communities, with most calls concentrated in the morning and evening hours.

Vehicle Crash on Private Property

Case #SO-P2602434

At 12:03 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a vehicle crash on private property. An investigation was initiated.

Subject Requests Drug Destruction

Case #SO-P2602433

At 12:13 a.m., Sgt. Riege responded to an address on Three Locks Road in reference to a subject wanting to provide drugs to be destroyed. A report was made.

Structure Fire on Wilson Run Road

Case #SO-P2602435

At 12:17 a.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to an abandoned structure fire on Wilson Run Road. A report was made.

Unresponsive Infant on US-35

Case #SO-P2602436

At 7:47 a.m., deputies were dispatched to US-35 in reference to an unresponsive 6-week-old infant. An investigation was started.

Assault Warrant Requested

Case #SO-P2602442

At 8:18 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Stone Road in reference to an assault. A warrant was requested.

Deer Crash Report Filed

Case #SO-P2602437

At 8:57 a.m., a deputy was contacted at the Law Enforcement Complex by a driver who reported hitting a deer on True Hollow Road. An investigation was started and a report was written.

Mail and Text Message Complaint

Case #SO-P2602438

At 9:15 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a non-criminal complaint. A female subject reported receiving unsolicited mail and text messages from an unknown person and requested no further contact. An investigation was started and a report was written.

Mental Health Emergency at Homeless Shelter

Case #SO-P2602441

At 12:50 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the homeless shelter on Eastern Avenue in reference to a subject experiencing a mental health episode. The individual was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for a mental health evaluation.

Agency Assist on US-50

Case #SO-P2602443

At 2:53 p.m., deputies responded to US-50 for an agency assist. An ex-parte order was granted and an investigation was started.

Ice Cream Theft in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2602444

At 4:12 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 800 block of Hartwood Road in reference to a theft of ice cream. A report was made.

Traffic Stop for Missing License Plate in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2602445

At 6:56 p.m., Deputy Williamson observed a vehicle being operated without a license plate on East Second Street in Bainbridge. A traffic stop was initiated and a citation was issued for the traffic violation.

Public Indecency Report on Page Road

Case #SO-P2602447

At 7:59 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Page Road in reference to a non-criminal complaint.

Crop Field Damaged by Vehicle

Case #SO-P2602448

At 9:26 p.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to Rittenour Road in Kingston in reference to a crop field damaged by a vehicle. An investigation was started.

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