The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 incidents on July 20, 2026. The day included one reported rape, two warrant arrests, an extortion complaint involving a minor, a barn fire investigation, a non-suspicious death, and various other calls ranging from disorderly conduct to vandalism. Deputies were active throughout the day and evening, with calls spanning from early morning hours through late evening.
Non-Criminal Dispatch to Westfall Road
Case #SO-P2603130
At 12:38 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Westfall Road in Frankfort for a non-criminal report.
Sex Offense Report Investigated at Law Complex
Case #SO-P2603131
At 2:43 a.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to the law complex on a sex offense report. The incident was reported to have occurred on July 15, 2026, on Charleston Pike in Chillicothe.
Barn Fire Investigation Initiated on Lyndon Road
Case #SO-P2603132
At 3:32 a.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to Lyndon Road in Greenfield in reference to a barn fire. An investigation was started.
Trespass Complaint Handled in South Salem
Case #SO-P2603133
At 4:54 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Main Street in South Salem for a trespass complaint. A non-criminal report was made.
Active Warrant Arrest Made in Kingston
Case #SO-P2603134
At 8:11 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to North Main Street in Kingston in reference to a warrant. Contact was made with a subject who had an active warrant for arrest, and the arrest was made.
Warrant Served on North Paint Street
Case #SO-P2603137
At 11:34 a.m., a warrant was served on an individual at North Paint Street in Chillicothe.
Minor Tricked Into Sending Inappropriate Photographs
Case #SO-P2603138
At 11:35 a.m., a report was made on Clayton Mills Circle in South Salem regarding a minor who was tricked into sending inappropriate photographs of himself to an unknown person.
Juvenile Making Threats Transported for Mental Health Treatment
Case #SO-P2603140
At 1:10 p.m., deputies responded to Delano Road in Chillicothe for a juvenile making threats. A report was made and the juvenile was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Suspicious Vehicle with Possibly Intoxicated Driver Investigated
Case #SO-P2603141
At 1:38 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to South Bridge Street in Chillicothe in reference to a suspicious vehicle with a possibly intoxicated driver. Prior to arrival, the vehicle left, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol made contact with the vehicle on Lunbeck Road. An investigation was started.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Alum Cliff Road
Case #SO-P2603142
At 1:54 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Alum Cliff Road in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint. A report was made.
Concern Raised About Registered Sex Offender Access to Home
Case #SO-P2603143
At 3:12 p.m., a report was made from Carmel Drive in Chillicothe regarding concerns that a registered sex offender was being allowed into a home where the caller’s ex-girlfriend and their one-year-old daughter currently reside.
Juvenile Blackmail Investigation Opened in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603144
At 1:47 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Potts Hill Road in Bainbridge in reference to a juvenile complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a subject who reported being blackmailed. An investigation was started.
Threats Complaint Results in Criminal Trespass Report
Case #SO-P2603145
At 3:07 p.m., Deputy T. Boltenhouse was dispatched to Wiles Lane in Richmond Dale on report of a threats complaint, which resulted in a criminal trespass report.
Deceased Subject Found on McDonald Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603148
At 5:44 p.m., deputies were dispatched to McDonald Hill Road in Frankfort for a deceased subject. Upon arrival, contact was made with the caller and an investigation was started. The death was determined to be non-suspicious.
Agency Assist for Child Protective Services in Richmond Dale
Case #SO-P2603147
At 6:11 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Wiles Lane in Richmond Dale to provide agency assistance to Ross County Children’s Protective Services.
Juvenile Complaint at Medical Center
Case #SO-P2603149
At 7:47 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile complaint.
Possible Theft Report at Adena Regional Medical Center
Case #SO-P2603150
At 7:57 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe in reference to a possible theft report.
Vandalism Investigation on Patton Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603151
At 8:20 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Patton Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to vandalism. An investigation was started.
Injury Complaint Response on Three Locks Road
Case #SO-P2603152
At 8:28 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Three Locks Road in Chillicothe in reference to an injury complaint.