On August 2, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office handled 18 incidents ranging from non-criminal welfare checks to criminal offenses including theft, disorderly conduct, menacing, and warrant arrests. Notable incidents included a non-suspicious death investigation, a stolen firearm report, and multiple mental health-related calls. The majority of calls occurred in Chillicothe, with additional incidents in Bainbridge, Kingston, South Salem, and Frankfort.
Deputies Assist Chillicothe Police with Investigation
Case #SO-P2603326
On August 2 at 1:17 a.m., Ross County Deputies assisted Chillicothe Police with an investigation at Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe.
Warrant Arrest Made on Jude Lane
Case #SO-P2603327
At 1:28 a.m. on August 2, Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to Jude Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a suspicious male. A warrant arrest was made at the scene.
Protection Order Violation Reported by Phone
Case #SO-P2603328
At 2:30 a.m. on August 2, a report was received regarding a protection order violation that occurred over the phone. The incident was reported at Walnut Creek Road in Chillicothe.
Mental Health Evaluation Arranged for Female in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603329
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on August 2, Deputy Tatman and Sergeant Champion were dispatched to Houseman Town Road in Bainbridge in reference to a female showing signs of mental health issues. The female agreed to go to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Property Damage Report Taken on Ault Road
Case #SO-P2603330
At 7:49 a.m. on August 2, Deputy Nott was dispatched to Ault Road in Chillicothe for a property damage report. A report was taken at the scene.
Non-Criminal Report Filed at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2603331
At 9:55 a.m. on August 2, Deputy Nott was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex on Scott Road in Frankfort for a non-criminal report. A report was taken.
Trespass Complaint Resolved on Westfall Road
Case #SO-P2603332
At approximately 10:36 a.m. on August 2, Sergeant Champion was dispatched to Westfall Road in Chillicothe in reference to a trespass complaint. The caller reported that a neighbor had trespassed on her property by mowing grass on an easement.
Bicycle Theft Investigation Underway on Page Road
Case #SO-P2603335
At 12:23 p.m. on August 2, a deputy was dispatched to Page Road in Chillicothe for a report of two stolen bicycles. An investigation was started upon arrival.
Female Removed from Homeless Shelter for Disorderly Conduct
Case #SO-P2603334
At approximately 1:12 p.m. on August 2, Deputy Sams and Sergeant Champion were dispatched to the homeless shelter on Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. Staff advised that a female was being disorderly and refusing to leave. The female was given a ride to a nearby park.
Threats Investigation Initiated on State Route 207
Case #SO-P2603336
At 2:23 p.m. on August 2, a deputy was dispatched to State Route 207 in Chillicothe in reference to a threats complaint. The caller reported being threatened, and an investigation was started.
Non-Suspicious Death Investigation on Biers Run Road
Case #SO-P2603337
At 2:54 p.m. on August 2, Deputy Sams and Sergeant Champion were dispatched to Biers Run Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male. The RCSO Detective Bureau and Ross County Coroner’s Office took over the investigation.
Disorderly Conduct Call in Kingston
Case #SO-P2603338
At 3:24 p.m. on August 2, Deputy Nott was dispatched to South Main Street in Kingston for a threats complaint. The situation was determined to be disorderly conduct, and all parties were already separated.
Aggravated Menacing Investigation Underway at Borlands Crossing
Case #SO-P2603339
At 3:27 p.m. on August 2, a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a threats complaint. The caller reported being threatened, and an investigation was started for aggravated menacing.
Vehicle Fire Reported at Three Locks Road and Toad Hollow
Case #SO-P2603340
At 4:39 p.m. on August 2, Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to Three Locks Road and Toad Hollow in Chillicothe for a vehicle fire. Nothing suspicious was found, and the report was held.
Stolen Firearm Report on State Route 159
Case #SO-P2603341
At 5:10 p.m. on August 2, Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to the 9000 block of State Route 159 in Chillicothe for a report of a stolen firearm. The report was held.
Theft Investigation Initiated in South Salem
Case #SO-P2603342
At approximately 5:44 p.m. on August 2, Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Cropp Street in South Salem in reference to a theft. Contact was made with the complainant and an investigation was started.
Mental Status Complaint Investigated on Clinton Road
Case #SO-P2603343
At 5:05 p.m. on August 2, Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to Clinton Road in Chillicothe in reference to an altered mental status complaint. An investigation was started upon arrival.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint on Lunbeck Road
Case #SO-P2603344
At 6:44 p.m. on August 2, Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to Lunbeck Road in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint.