The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11 incidents on July 13, 2026, ranging from criminal mischief and theft complaints to a serious sex offense allegation involving a child victim. Notable calls included a breaking and entering investigation, a drug possession arrest following a traffic stop, an operating under the influence crash, and multiple non-criminal welfare and disorderly conduct responses across Chillicothe, Frankfort, Bainbridge, and Laurelville.
Vandalism Complaint on Cooks Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603033
A deputy was dispatched to Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe on July 13 at 8:11 a.m. in reference to a vandalism complaint involving criminal mischief. The incident was reported to have occurred between July 9 and July 10.
Rental Property Dispute in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2603034
A caller reported on July 13 at 10:33 a.m. that property from a rental unit had not been returned. The report was taken at South Main Street in Frankfort.
Supplement to Earlier Report
Case #SO-P2603035
A supplement was made to report 26-3001 on July 13 at 12:49 p.m. at Three Locks Road in Chillicothe.
Theft Complaint on Westfall Road
Case #SO-P2603037
On July 13 at 1:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Westfall Road in Frankfort regarding a theft complaint. The caller reported having paid for work that was never completed, and an investigation was initiated.
Traffic Stop Yields Drug Possession Arrest in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603036
At 1:49 p.m. on July 13, Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at North Quarry Street in Bainbridge following an improper turn and failure to signal. The stop resulted in suspected narcotics being recovered, and a citation was issued for the traffic violation as well as fail to file for annual registration.
Sex Offense Complaint in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603040
A phone report was taken on July 13 at 4:20 p.m. regarding a gross sexual imposition complaint involving a victim under 13 years of age on US-23 in Chillicothe. An investigation was initiated.
Breaking and Entering on Black Run Road
Case #SO-P2603042
At approximately 5:10 p.m. on July 13, Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Black Run Road in Chillicothe for 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 reference to a theft without consent complaint on Old Route 35 in Chillicothe.
Disorderly Complaint on Old Route 35
Case #SO-P2603043
A deputy responded to Old Route 35 in Chillicothe on July 13 at 5:23 p.m. in reference to a disorderly complaint.
Welfare Check on True Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2603044
A deputy was dispatched to True Hollow Road in Chillicothe on July 13 at 9:13 p.m. to conduct a welfare check.
OVI Crash on North Ridge Road in Laurelville
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 car striking a tree. An investigation was initiated, and the driver was cited for operating under the influence and failure to control the vehicle. The driver was released to a sober driver.