The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to eight incidents on June 28, 2026. The day’s activity included a serious vehicular assault with a hit-and-run, a vandalism complaint involving a burnt camper, a theft of a mailbox, and several other calls ranging from welfare checks to disorderly conduct and telecommunications harassment.
Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian, Suspect Flees Scene in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2602806
At approximately 3:05 a.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Liberty Hill Road in Chillicothe for a report of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene. While en route, the suspect vehicle was located and an investigation was initiated.
Telecommunications Harassment Reported in Richmond Dale
Case #SO-P2602807
At 7:39 a.m., a deputy was made aware of a telecommunications harassment complaint on Wiles Lane in Richmond Dale. The deputy spoke with the caller by telephone to gather details for the investigation.
Welfare Check Conducted in Waverly
Case #SO-P2602808
At 10:16 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Schaeffer Road in Waverly for a welfare check. A male was checked on and found to be in satisfactory condition.
Mailbox Theft Reported in Kingston
Case #SO-P2602809
At 11:19 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 180 in Kingston in reference to a theft complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the caller, who reported that his mailbox had been stolen. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Male with Altered Mental Status Transported to Hospital
Case #SO-P2602810
At 1:25 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 7000 block of U.S. Route 23 in Chillicothe for a report of a male with an altered mental status. The individual was transported to the hospital at his request.
Reckless Motorcycle Driving Reported on Queen Drive
Case #SO-P2602811
At 6:07 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to an address on Queen Drive in Chillicothe in reference to a nuisance complaint. The caller reported that a motorcycle was being driven recklessly on the street and an investigation was started.
Camper Destroyed by Fire on Another’s Property
Case #SO-P2602813
At 7:35 p.m., Sergeant Riege was dispatched to Piney Creek Road in Chillicothe for a vandalism complaint. The caller stated that he had a camper parked on another person’s property and, upon going to retrieve it because he was in the process of moving, discovered that the camper had been destroyed by fire. An investigation was started.
Disorderly Conduct Investigated on Brady Hill Road
Case #SO-P2602812
At 8:10 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Brady Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a report of possible disorderly conduct. An investigation was initiated.