On June 17, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 20 incidents ranging from traffic enforcement and warrant arrests to mental health emergencies and theft complaints. The day’s activity included two instances requiring emergency hospitalization for mental health holds, multiple drug-related investigations, several traffic violations, and various property crimes. Notable incidents involved disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, telecommunications harassment, and a K9-assisted narcotics detection.
Intoxicated Subject Creates Disturbance on Plyley’s Lane
Case #SO-P2602629
At approximately 1:17 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Plyley’s Lane in Chillicothe for a reported assault. The complainant exhibited signs of extreme intoxication and declined to cooperate with the investigation. An arrest was made following the initial inquiry.
Multi-Charge Investigation on Westfall Road
Case #SO-P2602630
At approximately 2:38 a.m., Deputy Woodbridge, Deputy Johansen, Sergeant Dutcher, and Deputy Sutton responded to Westfall Road in South Salem for an active disorderly conduct call. Upon arrival, the reporting party indicated the other involved party had left the scene. An investigation was initiated, resulting in multiple charges including possession of drugs, warrant arrest, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, drug paraphernalia possession, and aggravated menacing.
Traffic Stop Yields Citation on North Bridge Street
Case #SO-P2602631
At approximately 4:14 a.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at 850 North Bridge Street in Chillicothe. The driver was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and failure to stay in marked lanes.
Non-Criminal Report on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2602632
At approximately 7:45 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Western Avenue in Chillicothe regarding a non-criminal report. The reporting party provided information about the incident, and an investigation was initiated.
Criminal Trespass Suspects Located in Jackson County
Case #SO-P2602643
At approximately 8:16 a.m., dispatch issued a BOLO for a vehicle containing suspects in a trespass incident at Three Locks Road. Ohio State Patrol stopped and identified the suspects in Jackson County. The investigation is ongoing pending the gathering of further information.
Welfare Check Confirms Male at Work and Safe
Case #SO-P2602633
At approximately 8:20 a.m., Lieutenant McGoye was dispatched to a residence on Dry Run Road regarding a complaint that a male at the address was making suicidal statements. Deputies contacted the man’s father, who reported the man was at work and was fine, resolving the concern.
Mental Health Emergency at Chief Lane Residence
Case #SO-P2602635
At approximately 9:33 a.m., Deputies Weaver, Morgan, and Lieutenant McGoye responded to a residence on Chief Lane in Chillicothe for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, the deputies determined the complainant was experiencing an altered mental state and no burglary had occurred. The individual was transported to a local hospital for mental health evaluation.
Speeding Enforcement Yields Citation on US Route 23
Case #SO-P2602634
At approximately 9:51 a.m., a deputy conducting speed enforcement on US Route 23 observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation. A traffic stop was initiated, and a citation was issued for speeding at 60 miles per hour.
Warrant Arrest in Northfork Village
Case #SO-P2602636
At approximately 11:53 a.m., Deputy T. Boltenhouse conducted a uniform traffic stop in the Northfork Village area of Chillicothe. The stop resulted in an arrest on an outstanding warrant.
K9 Unit Assists OSP with Drug Detection on Massieville Road
Case #SO-P2602637
At approximately 12:55 p.m., a Ross County deputy and K9 were requested to assist Ohio State Patrol with an open-air sniff on Massieville Road. The K9 provided a positive indication, and a probable cause search was conducted. OSP is handling the resulting possession of drugs case.
Harassment Complaint Reported at Law Enforcement Center
Case #SO-P2602638
At approximately 1:11 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the Law Enforcement Center lobby to document a harassment complaint that had occurred on State Route 772. A non-criminal report was generated.
Juvenile Transported for Mental Health Treatment in Laurelville
Case #SO-P2602639
At approximately 2:09 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 18,000 block of State Route 327 in Ross County regarding a juvenile in an altered mental state. The juvenile was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for further mental health treatment.
Standby Order Served Without Incident
Case #SO-P2602640
At approximately 2:57 p.m., Sergeant Champion was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center lobby to execute a standby order. The sergeant accompanied the respondent of an active protection order to a residence while the respondent gathered personal property, and the order was served without incident.
Theft and Credit Card Misuse Reported in South Salem
Case #SO-P2602641
At approximately 3:04 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the law enforcement complex lobby to document a theft complaint involving credit card misuse. The reporting party provided details regarding the incident, and an investigation was initiated.
Theft Complaint Documented at Law Enforcement Center
Case #SO-P2602642
At approximately 3:57 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the law enforcement complex to document a theft complaint. The reporting party provided information regarding the non-criminal incident, and an investigation was initiated.
Telecommunications Harassment Report Received
Case #SO-P2602644
At approximately 5:10 p.m., Sergeant Riege received a phone report of telecommunications harassment. The caller reported receiving unwanted text messages and filed a formal report.
Criminal Trespass Warning Issued on Polk Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2602645
At approximately 7:13 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Polk Hollow Road for a trespass complaint. The subject was removed from the property and warned for criminal trespass.
Warrant Arrest Attempted; Second Suspect Apprehended
Case #SO-P2602646
On the evening of June 17 into the early morning of June 18, Sergeant Riege was patrolling the area of Trego Creek Road and US Route 23 when a female with a known arrest warrant was observed. An attempt to contact was made, but the female fled from sight. A second subject with an outstanding arrest warrant was located and arrested during the operation.
Non-Criminal Complaint at Oliver Drive Residence
Case #SO-P2602647
At approximately 9:05 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Oliver Drive in reference to a non-criminal complaint.
Harassment Complaint Alleges Wrongful Blame for Theft
Case #SO-P2602648
At approximately 9:29 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to a lot at 20,554 US Route 23, Carousel Court, in reference to a harassment complaint. The caller reported being blamed for stealing money, and an investigation was initiated.