The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to nine incidents on July 18, 2026, ranging from welfare checks and non-criminal reports to drug trafficking and counterfeiting. The day’s activity included two traffic stops that resulted in arrests and narcotics recovery, one case involving counterfeit currency, and several welfare and mental health-related calls.
Welfare Check Leads to Disorderly Conduct Report in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603103
At approximately 5:40 a.m., Deputy Sams and another deputy were dispatched to a residence on Vigo Road in reference to a welfare check. The caller reported hearing yelling and observing people walking back and forth from a red SUV in the driveway. A disorderly conduct report was filed.
Non-Criminal Report at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2603104
At approximately 9:39 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to the Law Enforcement complex to document a non-criminal incident. A report was taken for record purposes.
Welfare Check on Juveniles in Londonderry
Case #SO-P2603106
At approximately 11:39 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Vigo Road in Londonderry in reference to a welfare check on juveniles. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.
Counterfeit Currency Investigation on Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2603105
At approximately 12:07 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Eastern Avenue for a report of a man using a counterfeit $20 bill. A report was taken and an investigation was started.
Suicidal Threats Complaint in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603107
At approximately 3:59 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Hospital Road in reference to a suicidal threats complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the caller who reported contact with a female who was suicidal. An investigation was initiated.
Theft Complaint in South Salem
Case #SO-P2603108
At approximately 5:04 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Lower Twin Road in reference to a theft complaint.
Traffic Stop Results in Warrant Arrest on Cox Road
Case #SO-P2603109
At approximately 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 being issued for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and failure to stay in marked lanes.
Drug Trafficking Arrest Follows Traffic Stop on Rozelle Creek Road
Case #SO-P2603110
At approximately 7:51 p.m., Deputy JoHansen conducted a traffic stop at 4152 Rozelle Creek Road in Chillicothe. The stop resulted in a warrant arrest, multiple charges including trafficking in drugs and possession of controlled substances, and the recovery of suspected narcotics. Additional citations and summonses were issued for open container liquor, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, and improper turn/failure to signal turn.
Intoxicated Individual Investigation on State Route 159
Case #SO-P2603111
At approximately 8:44 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to the 10000 block of State Route 159 in Kingston in reference to a possible intoxicated individual. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.