The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 13 incidents on July 5, 2026, ranging from early morning disorderly conduct calls to serious offenses including a rape report and a non-suspicious death. The day saw multiple juvenile-related incidents, mental health emergencies, and traffic enforcement actions across several communities in Ross County.
Disorderly Conduct Call in Adelphi
Case #SO-P2602902
At 12:45 a.m., Sgt. Dutcher and Deputy Woodbridge were dispatched to Poplar Street in Adelphi in reference to a disorderly complaint involving an intoxicated individual. An investigation was initiated.
Runaway Children Located in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2602896
At 1:32 a.m., Sgt. Dutcher responded to Potts Hill Road in Bainbridge for a report of missing children. The children had run away to a relative’s house without permission. Charges were filed.
DUI Arrest on US-50
Case #SO-P2602895
At 1:33 a.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to US-50 near Bainbridge in reference to a disorderly complaint. The complainant had left the scene before law enforcement arrived but was suspected to be intoxicated. The subject was located operating a motor vehicle and arrested for operating under the influence after an investigation.
Suspicious Person Report in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2602897
At 9:29 a.m., deputies responded to Golfview Drive in Chillicothe for a report of two individuals walking around the neighborhood in a suspicious manner. Deputies were called out multiple times for the same issue. A female was eventually transported to the hospital for mental health evaluation.
Disorderly Conduct on Apollo Lane
Case #SO-P2602898
At 11:15 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Apollo Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly complaint. The caller reported that a granddaughter was being disorderly. An investigation was initiated.
Juvenile Disorderly Conduct in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2602899
At 12:28 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Pam Lane in Chillicothe for a juvenile call. Both parties were warned for disorderly conduct.
Non-Suspicious Death in Roxabell
Case #SO-P2602900
At 12:58 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to South Main Street in Roxabell in reference to a possible dead on arrival. Upon arrival, the deputy met with EMS, who confirmed a male was deceased. An investigation was initiated.
Unruly Juvenile Report in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2602901
At 2:26 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe in reference to an unruly juvenile complaint involving habitual disobedience.
Assault Investigation in Laurelville
Case #SO-P2602903
At 5:33 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to SR-180 in Laurelville in reference to an assault. The deputy made contact with the complainant and initiated an investigation.
Rape Report Taken by Phone
Case #SO-P2602904
At 7:11 p.m., a report was taken by phone in reference to a sex offense complaint on Hospital Road. The incident was documented and reported from West Walnut Street in Frankfort.
Mental Health Emergency on Hospital Road
Case #SO-P2602905
At 8:07 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Hospital Road in Chillicothe in reference to a suicide threats complaint. An emergency hospitalization hold for mental illness was issued.
Warrant Arrest During Traffic Stop
Case #SO-P2602906
At 9:52 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on US-23 near Rozelle Creek Road in Chillicothe that resulted in a warrant arrest.