The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11 incidents on July 13, 2026, ranging from property crimes and theft complaints to a serious sex offense investigation and an operating-under-the-influence crash. Significant calls included a breaking and entering report, a gross sexual imposition complaint involving a minor, and a traffic stop that yielded narcotics recovery.
Vandalism Complaint on Cooks Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603033
On July 13 at 8:11 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a vandalism complaint. The incident was reported to have occurred between July 9 and July 10.
Property Dispute from Rental Arrangement
Case #SO-P2603034
On July 13 at 10:33 a.m., a report was filed on South Main Street in Frankfort regarding missing property from a rental arrangement. The caller reported not receiving all of his property from the rental.
Supplement to Previous Report
Case #SO-P2603035
On July 13 at 12:49 p.m., a supplemental report was filed in connection with a prior case at Three Locks Road in Chillicothe.
Traffic Stop Yields Drug Possession Charges
Case #SO-P2603036
On July 13 at 1:49 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at North Quarry Street in Bainbridge. The stop resulted in suspected narcotics being recovered, and a citation was issued for improper turn/failure to signal turn, possession of L.S.D., and failure to file for annual registration.
Theft Complaint Involving Unpaid Work
Case #SO-P2603037
On July 13 at 1:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Westfall Road in Frankfort in reference to a theft complaint. The caller reported paying for work that was never completed, and an investigation was initiated.
Sex Offense Investigation Involving Minor
Case #SO-P2603040
On July 13 at 4:20 p.m., a deputy took a phone report in Chillicothe regarding a gross sexual imposition complaint involving a victim under 13 years of age on US-23.
Breaking and Entering at Black Run Road
Case #SO-P2603042
On July 13 at 5:04 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Black Run Road in Chillicothe in reference to a vandalism complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was started.
Theft Report on Old Route 35
Case #SO-P2603041
On July 13 at 5:12 p.m., Deputy JoHansen made contact with a female subject in Chillicothe in reference to a theft report without consent.
Disorderly Conduct Response
Case #SO-P2603043
On July 13 at 5:23 p.m., a deputy responded to Old Route 35 in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint.
Welfare Check on True Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2603044
On July 13 at 9:13 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to True Hollow Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check.
Vehicle Crash Results in OVI Citation
Case #SO-P2603045
On July 13 at 9:26 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to North Ridge Road in Laurelville in reference to a crash involving a vehicle that struck a tree. An investigation was initiated, and the driver was cited for operating under the influence and failure to control a vehicle. The driver was released to a sober driver.