The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to eight incidents on August 1, 2026. The day’s activity ranged from non-criminal complaints and welfare checks to a motor vehicle theft investigation that resulted in the recovery of a stolen motorcycle. Most calls were non-criminal in nature, with one theft offense and one erroneous report that was later resolved.
Suspicious Person Reported on Second Street
Case #SO-P2603318
At 12:57 a.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to Second Street in Frankfort in reference to a suspicious person complaint.
Injured Deer Euthanized on Dry Run Road
Case #SO-P2603319
At 7:43 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to the area of Dry Run Road and Marietta in Chillicothe for a report of an injured deer. The animal was safely euthanized.
Private Property Accident Investigation on Lane Drive
Case #SO-P2603320
At 1:25 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Lane Drive in Chillicothe for a private property accident with no injuries. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.
Non-Criminal Complaint on US-50
Case #SO-P2603321
At 2:52 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to US-50 in Chillicothe in reference to a non-criminal complaint.
Juvenile Complaint on Walnut Creek Road
Case #SO-P2603322
At 6:00 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Walnut Creek Road in Kingston in reference to a juvenile complaint.
Erroneous Theft Report—Bike Located at Family Member’s Home
Case #SO-P2603323
At 9:13 p.m., a report was filed on East Springfield Street in Frankfort regarding a stolen bicycle. The report was issued in error; the bike was later located at a family member’s house after being accidentally left behind.
Stolen Motorcycle Recovered on Patton Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603324
At 9:41 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Patton Hill Road in Chillicothe for a non-criminal complaint. During the investigation, a stolen motorcycle was discovered and recovered. The vehicle was placed into the Ross County Sheriff’s Office impound lot.
Welfare Check for Subject with Suicidal Ideations
Case #SO-P2603325
At 11:39 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to Vollmar Road in Chillicothe in reference to a subject making suicidal ideations. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.