The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to nine incidents on July 18, 2026, ranging from welfare checks and non-criminal complaints to drug trafficking and traffic violations. The day’s activity included one counterfeiting report, one theft complaint, multiple welfare checks, and several traffic stops that resulted in arrests and narcotics recovery.
Welfare Check for Disorderly Conduct on Vigo Road
Case #SO-P2603103
At 5:40 a.m., Deputy Sams and another deputy responded to a residence on Vigo Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check. The caller reported hearing yelling and observing people walking back and forth from a red SUV in the driveway.
Non-Criminal Report at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2603104
At 9:39 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to the Law Enforcement complex for a non-criminal report. A report was taken to document the incident.
Welfare Check on Juveniles in Londonderry
Case #SO-P2603106
At 11:39 a.m., a deputy responded to a residence on Vigo Road in Londonderry for a welfare check on juveniles at the location.
Counterfeit Currency Investigation on Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2603105
At 12:07 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe for a report of a man using a counterfeit $20 bill. A report was taken and an investigation was initiated.
Suicidal Threats Investigation in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603107
At 3:59 p.m., a deputy responded to Hospital Road in Chillicothe for a report of suicidal threats. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the caller and learned of a female in suicidal crisis, and an investigation was started.
Theft Complaint in South Salem
Case #SO-P2603108
At 5:04 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Lower Twin Road in South Salem in reference to a theft complaint.
Traffic Stop Yields Warrant Arrest on Cox Road
Case #SO-P2603109
At 7:02 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop on Cox Road near Massieville Road in Chillicothe. The stop resulted in a warrant being served and a citation issued for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and failure to stay in marked lanes.
Traffic Stop Yields Drug Arrest and Narcotics Recovery on Rozelle Creek Road
Case #SO-P2603110
At 7:51 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at 4152 Rozelle Creek Road in Chillicothe. The stop resulted in a warrant arrest, citations and summonses issued, and suspected narcotics were recovered. The driver faced multiple charges including trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs, open container liquor, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, and improper turn/failure to signal turn.
Investigation of Possible Intoxicated Individual on State Route 159
Case #SO-P2603111
At 8:44 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to the 10,000 block of State Route 159 in Kingston for a report of a possible intoxicated individual. Upon arrival, an investigation was started.