The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 14 incidents on July 1, 2026, ranging from a vehicle fire and disorderly conduct calls to domestic violence, aggravated menacing, and a report of unauthorized vehicle use. Notable incidents included a runaway juvenile investigation in Frankfort, a scam report, and an assault investigation. The day’s activity reflected a typical mix of criminal and non-criminal calls across multiple jurisdictions in Ross County.

Vehicle Fire Under Investigation in South Salem

Case #SO-P2602846

At approximately 8:39 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Cropp Street in Bourneville regarding a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a vehicle that had been on fire and initiated an investigation.

Disorderly Conduct Complaint in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2602847

At 10:30 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Jones Road in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint and took a report.

Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle Reported in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2602848

At 10:52 a.m., a report was filed on Stacey Road in Chillicothe regarding an adult son who was failing to return his father’s truck to the family.

Runaway Juvenile Investigation in Frankfort

Case #SO-P2602849

At 12:10 p.m., while stationary observing traffic for interdiction in Frankfort, Deputy T. Boltenhouse was approached by a citizen regarding a runaway juvenile, resulting in an investigation and report.

Disorderly Subjects Flee Prior to Deputy Arrival in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2602850

At 12:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Pritchard Lane in Bainbridge in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy was advised by the caller that the disorderly subjects had left prior to the deputy’s arrival, and an investigation was started.

Disabled Vehicle Located on Pleasant Valley Road

Case #SO-P2602851

At 1:28 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe on the report of an injury. Upon arrival, the deputy located a disabled vehicle and initiated an investigation.

Disorderly Conduct Investigation in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2602852

At 2:35 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint and started an investigation.

Altered Mental Status Call in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2602853

At 3:54 p.m., Lieutenant Hollis and another deputy were dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe on the report of an altered mental status. Upon arrival, contact was made with the subject and an investigation was started.

Child Protective Services Assistance in Londonderry

Case #SO-P2602854

At 4:06 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Hanna Lane in Londonderry to assist Child Protective Services in executing an ex-parte order and made a report.

Agency Assist Dispatched to Marietta Road

Case #SO-P2602855

At 7:36 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Marietta Road in Chillicothe on an agency assist call and started an investigation.

Scam Report Taken in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2602856

At approximately 9:06 p.m., Deputy Williamson took a phone report regarding a scam on Massieville Road in Ross County and started an investigation.

Juvenile Investigation Initiated in Frankfort

Case #SO-P2602857

At 9:15 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Mussellman Station Road in Frankfort in reference to a juvenile report and started an investigation.

Domestic Violence and Assault Investigation in Frankfort

Case #SO-P2602858

At 10:37 p.m., Deputy C. Ramsey and Deputy L. Ramsey were dispatched to County Road 550 in Frankfort in reference to an assault and started an investigation.

Aggravated Menacing Complaint in Londonderry

Case #SO-P2602859

At 10:51 p.m., Sergeant Riege and Deputy Williamson were dispatched to an address in the 37000 block of U.S. Route 50 in Londonderry in reference to a threats complaint. The caller stated that his life had been threatened by a neighbor, and an investigation was started.

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