The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents on June 19, 2026, ranging from non-criminal calls to serious offenses. The day’s activity included two deaths, a domestic violence complaint, a burglary, identity fraud, warrant service, and multiple welfare checks. Notable incidents included a solicitation complaint involving four victims and a mental health crisis requiring emergency hospitalization.
Lawn Mower Fire in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2602655
At approximately 1:30 a.m., law enforcement was dispatched to Minnehan Bend Road in Bainbridge in reference to a lawn mower on fire. An investigation was initiated.
Woman Locked in Bedroom During Domestic Dispute
Case #SO-P2602657
At approximately 9:54 a.m., deputies responded to Cattail Road in Chillicothe regarding a domestic complaint. The caller reported being locked in the bedroom by her husband, and an investigation was started.
Male in Mental Health Crisis Transported to Hospital
Case #SO-P2602656
At approximately 10:16 a.m., Deputy Sams and Sergeant Champion were dispatched to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for a male experiencing a mental health crisis. The individual was harming himself, yelling threats, and hallucinating, and was transported to the hospital for mental health evaluation.
Identity Theft Complaint Filed
Case #SO-P2602659
At approximately 10:27 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Chester Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to an identity theft complaint. An investigation was initiated.
Elderly Male with Altered Mental Status Located
Case #SO-P2602658
At approximately 11:43 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Clinton Road for an elderly male with altered mental status who was walking away from home. The subject was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for medical treatment.
Solicitation Complaint: Man Harassing Multiple Women
Case #SO-P2602660
At approximately 12:23 p.m., Deputy Sams and Sergeant Champion responded to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe regarding a solicitation complaint. Four women reported that a man in his early 20s to mid-30s with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses had been soliciting them for sexual favors from a late 1990s to early 2000s red Chevrolet pickup truck with a white camper shell. All four women stated the individual approached them from behind and made them fear for their safety. A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) was issued for the vehicle; no charges were filed due to the complainants’ request for anonymity.
Warrant Arrest on US Route 50
Case #SO-P2602661
At approximately 1:53 p.m., Deputy Sutton initiated a traffic stop on US Route 50 in Bainbridge in reference to an outstanding warrant. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Death Investigation at Hopetown Road
Case #SO-P2602662
At approximately 2:23 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Hopetown Road in Chillicothe for a possible deceased individual. Upon arrival, an investigation was started and the death was determined to be non-suspicious.
Property Dispute Determined to Be Civil Matter
Case #SO-P2602663
At approximately 2:36 p.m., Sergeant Champion took a report regarding a theft complaint from Marietta Road in Chillicothe. A male reported that his ex-girlfriend had stolen property from their shared storage unit. Upon investigation, the incident was determined to be a civil matter.
Non-Active Burglary Reported in Adelphi
Case #SO-P2602664
At approximately 2:37 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Poplar Street in Adelphi for a non-active burglary. A report was taken and an investigation was started.
Disorderly Complaint on State Route 772
Case #SO-P2602665
At approximately 5:06 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 772 in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly complaint. An investigation was started.
Water Vessel Found Overturned in Paint Creek
Case #SO-P2602667
At approximately 5:00 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher and Deputy Sutton responded to South Paint Street in Chillicothe for a water vessel overturned in Paint Creek. The vessel was found to be abandoned with no occupants, having been lost in flooding earlier in the week.
Disorderly Conduct on Three Locks Road
Case #SO-P2602666
At approximately 5:59 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Three Locks Road in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly complaint. An investigation was started.
Death Investigation in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2602669
At approximately 8:01 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher responded to West Springfield Street in Frankfort for a death. An investigation was started and the death was determined to be non-suspicious.
Traffic Stop Results in Stolen Property Charge
Case #SO-P2602668
At approximately 8:03 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on Massieville Road in Chillicothe. The stop resulted in a charge of receiving stolen property.
Runaway Juvenile Report
Case #SO-P2602670
At approximately 8:06 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe in reference to a runaway juvenile. Upon contact with the complainant, an investigation was started.