The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 incidents on July 20, 2026, ranging from non-criminal calls to serious offenses including rape, extortion, and vandalism. Notable incidents included a sex offense report, a barn fire investigation, warrant arrests, and multiple juvenile-related complaints involving online exploitation and threats.
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 at Law Complex
Case #SO-P2603131
At 2:43 a.m. on July 20, Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to the law complex on a sex offense report. The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, on Charleston Pike in Chillicothe and is classified as rape.
Barn Fire Investigation 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 initiated.
Trespass Complaint 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 filed.
Warrant Arrest in Kingston
Case #SO-P2603134
At 8:11 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Main Street in Kingston in reference to an active warrant. Contact was made with a subject who had an outstanding arrest warrant, and an arrest was made.
Warrant Served in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603137
At 11:34 a.m., a warrant was served on a subject at North Paint Street in Chillicothe.
Minor Tricked Into Sending Inappropriate Photos
Case #SO-P2603138
At 11:35 a.m., a report was filed at Clayton Mills Circle in South Salem regarding a juvenile who was tricked into sending inappropriate photographs to an unknown person online.
Juvenile Makes Threats, Transported for Mental Health Evaluation
Case #SO-P2603140
At 1:10 p.m., deputies responded to Delano Road in Chillicothe for a report of a juvenile making threats. A report was filed and the juvenile was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Suspicious Vehicle with Possibly Intoxicated Driver
Case #SO-P2603141
At 1:38 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to South Bridge Street in Chillicothe in reference to a suspicious vehicle whose driver appeared possibly intoxicated. Prior to arrival, the vehicle left the scene and was subsequently contacted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Lunbeck Road. An investigation was initiated.
Extortion and Blackmail Investigation in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603144
At 1:47 p.m., Deputy responded to Potts Hill Road in Bainbridge on a juvenile complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a subject who reported being blackmailed. An investigation was started.
Disorderly Conduct Report 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 filed.
Criminal Trespass and Threats Complaint in Richmond Dale
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. A report was filed.
Concern Over Registered Sex Offender in Home
Case #SO-P2603143
At 3:12 p.m., a report was filed at Carmel Drive in Chillicothe regarding concern that a registered sex offender was being allowed into the home where the caller’s ex-girlfriend and their one-year-old daughter reside.
Non-Suspicious Death Investigation in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2603148
At 5:44 p.m., deputies were dispatched to McDonald Hill Road in Frankfort for a report of a deceased subject. Upon arrival, contact was made with the caller and an investigation was started.
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 an agency assist for Ross County Child Protective Services.
Juvenile Complaint at Adena Regional 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 Hospital
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 initiated.
Injury Complaint in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603152
At 8:28 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Three Locks Road in Chillicothe in reference to an injury complaint.