The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 calls for service on July 6, 2026. Incidents ranged from welfare checks and missing person reports to theft, criminal trespass, and an arrest for aggravated menacing. Notable cases included assistance with a non-verbal child found walking along a roadway, a mental health transport, and an extortion complaint involving a juvenile.
Unwanted Social Media Messages Reported
Case #SO-P2602909
At 9:09 a.m., a report was filed regarding unwanted social media messages being received from an individual. The caller reported the messages were coming from a former friend’s current boyfriend.
Non-Verbal Child Found Walking Along Roadway
Case #SO-P2602910
At 10:52 a.m., deputies responded to Patton Hill Road to assist Ohio State Patrol with a non-verbal child who had been walking along the roadway. An investigation was opened into the endangering children complaint.
Suspicious Person Complaint at Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2602911
At 11:58 a.m., deputies responded to Pleasant Valley Road on a suspicious person complaint. An investigation into a criminal trespass allegation was initiated.
Theft and Criminal Mischief at AEP Facility
Case #SO-P2602912
At 12:01 p.m., Deputy T. Boltenhouse was dispatched to 1160 Eastern Avenue at the AEP facility on a report of theft. An investigation and report were completed documenting both theft without consent and criminal mischief.
Male Transported to Hospital Following Disorderly Conduct
Case #SO-P2602913
At 12:14 p.m., deputies responded to the 2000 block of Harris Station Road in Bainbridge on a disorderly conduct complaint. A male was subsequently transported to the hospital for mental health treatment.
Report of Odd Package Received
Case #SO-P2602914
At 1:42 p.m., a report was taken in the lobby regarding a female who received an unusual package. The report was filed for documentation purposes.
Missing Person Report from Chamber Drive
Case #SO-P2602915
At 1:55 p.m., a missing person report was filed following a telephone call from Chamber Drive. A report was written and documented.
Welfare Check Conducted on South Bridge Street
Case #SO-P2602916
At 2:31 p.m., deputies were dispatched to South Bridge Street to conduct a welfare check. Contact was made with the individuals checked, and an investigation was initiated.
Traffic Crash Reported on Swaney Road
Case #SO-P2602917
At 3:07 p.m., deputies responded to Swaney Road on a report of a crash. The caller provided information regarding a non-criminal incident, and an investigation was started.
Theft Reported on State Route 159
Case #SO-P2602918
At 3:18 p.m., a phone report was taken regarding a theft that occurred on State Route 159 in Kingston. The caller reported that two subjects had stolen items, and an investigation was initiated.
Theft Report on SR-28 in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2602919
At 3:31 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 10,000 block of SR-28 in Frankfort on a theft report. An investigation was begun and a report was completed.
Citation Issued for Traffic Control Violation
Case #SO-P2602920
At 5:47 p.m., Deputy Williamson observed a vehicle fail to obey a traffic control device at the intersection of SR-772 and Blain Highway. A traffic stop was initiated and a citation was issued.
Private Property Motor Vehicle Accident in Londonderry
Case #SO-P2602921
At 6:55 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Hanna Lane in Londonderry in reference to a private property motor vehicle accident involving improper starting or backing.
Vehicle Damage Complaint in Kingston
Case #SO-P2602922
At 5:04 p.m., deputies responded to W Ing Street in Kingston on a complaint of damage to a vehicle. Criminal mischief was investigated.
Welfare Check in Greenfield
Case #SO-P2602923
At 8:50 p.m., Sergeant Riege and Deputies L. Ramsey and C. Ramsey responded to an address on Waugh Road in Greenfield. The caller reported that a relative had not been heard from for several days and suspected something may have happened, and an investigation was started.
Juvenile Extortion Investigation at CR 550
Case #SO-P2602924
At 9:27 p.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 550 in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile report. An investigation into an extortion complaint was initiated.
Arrest Made Following Threats Complaint
Case #SO-P2602925
At 9:55 p.m., deputies responded to Simmons Road in Frankfort on a threats complaint. An arrest was made for aggravated menacing.
Welfare Check Conducted on Egypt Pike
Case #SO-P2602926
At 10:10 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Egypt Pike in Chillicothe in reference to a welfare check. An investigation was started.
Disorderly Incident with Property Dispute
Case #SO-P2602927
At 10:46 p.m., Sergeant Riege and Deputy L. Ramsey responded to an address on Delano Road in Chillicothe. The caller reported that his girlfriend, with whom he resides, was throwing his property outside the residence and had locked him out. An investigation was started.