The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents on June 5, 2026, ranging from domestic violence and criminal trespass to medical emergencies and traffic violations. The day included serious calls such as a domestic assault, a non-suspicious death, and two mental health crises requiring hospitalization, alongside routine complaints including scam reports, property damage, and speeding violations.

Domestic Dispute Ends in Assault Charges

Case #SO-P2602449

At 3:23 a.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to 2441 Anderson Station Road in reference to a domestic dispute. The caller reported that a female had been struck by a male subject. An investigation was initiated.

Criminal Trespass Complaint at Eastern Avenue Business

Case #SO-P2602450

At 6:57 a.m., a deputy responded to a business on Eastern Avenue for a trespass complaint. An investigation was conducted at the scene.

Non-Criminal Medical Transport on Blain Highway

Case #SO-P2602451

At 7:20 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Blain Highway for a non-criminal report. A female was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center at her request.

Theft Investigation on State Route 28

Case #SO-P2602453

At 9:03 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 10300 block of State Route 28 in Frankfort for a theft complaint. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.

Welfare Check for Female Making Threats

Case #SO-P2602455

At 12:48 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Eastern Avenue for a report of a female making threats. A Be-On-The-Lookout (BOLO) was issued to check on the subject’s welfare and mental health status.

Elderly Resident Targeted in Internet Scam

Case #SO-P2602454

At 12:51 p.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to State Route 180 in reference to a scam complaint. An elderly female reported that she believed she was being scammed over the internet; while no money had been stolen, she had disclosed personal information to the individual.

Private Property Vehicle Crash on Western Avenue

Case #SO-P2602456

At 1:41 p.m., Deputy Nott responded to Western Avenue for a private property crash. A report was taken and insurance information was exchanged between the vehicle owners.

Juvenile Complaint Investigation

Case #SO-P2602457

At 1:55 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to 2179 Anderson Station Road for a juvenile complaint. An investigation was started upon arrival.

Non-Suspicious Death on Cooks Hill Road

Case #SO-P2602458

At 4:06 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Cooks Hill Road for a report of an unresponsive female. The death was determined to be non-suspicious.

Scam Report Investigation at Law Enforcement Center

Case #SO-P2602459

At 6:01 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a scam report. An investigation was started upon contact with the complainant.

Litter From Motor Vehicle Complaint

Case #SO-P2602460

At 6:26 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Massieville Road for a non-criminal complaint. An investigation was initiated.

Protection Order Violation in Waverly

Case #SO-P2602461

At 6:27 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Schaffer Road in Waverly for a report of a violation of a protection order. An investigation was conducted.

Speeding Violation Results in Citation

Case #SO-P2602462

At 8:14 p.m., Deputy Sutton initiated a traffic stop on State Route 207 and State Route 104 for speeding. The driver was cited for traveling 66 miles per hour in a 55 miles-per-hour zone.

Suicidal Subject Transported for Mental Health Hold

Case #SO-P2602464

At 10:13 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Grubb Road for a report of a subject making suicidal threats. An investigation was started and the subject was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for a psychiatric hold.

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