The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 incidents on October 27, 2026, ranging from theft and criminal trespass complaints to a drug warrant and a menacing report. Notable calls included the theft of a firearm from a vehicle on North Fork Lane, a reported motor vehicle theft on West Walnut Street, and a woman under a mental health court order who was located on North Bridge Street and transported for evaluation.

Residential Fire Call on Kinzer Road

Case #SO-P2604642

On October 27 at 4:07 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Kinzer Road in Bainbridge in reference to a fire. The call was documented as non-criminal.

Gas Theft Reported on Eastern Avenue

Case #SO-P2604641

On October 27 at 5:06 a.m., a deputy made contact with a female subject regarding a theft of gasoline from the 100 block of Eastern Avenue in Frankfort.

Firearm Stolen From Vehicle on North Fork Lane

Case #SO-P2604643

On October 27 at 7:31 a.m., deputies were dispatched to North Fork Lane in Frankfort on a report of a theft. The caller told deputies a firearm had been taken from a motor vehicle, and an investigation was opened.

Deputies Assist Agency With Stolen Property Recovery on Seip Road

Case #SO-P2604644

On October 27 at 8:17 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 900 block of Seip Road in Chillicothe to assist another agency with the possible recovery of stolen items. An investigation was opened.

Suspicious Persons Caught on Camera at Discovery Drive

Case #SO-P2604646

On October 27 at 9:03 a.m., a deputy responded to a suspicious person complaint on Discovery Drive in Chillicothe. The caller said three individuals were captured on camera going through her car in the early morning hours. A report was written and an investigation into the criminal trespass was started.

Vehicle Reported Stolen on West Walnut Street

Case #SO-P2604645

On October 27 at 9:12 a.m., deputies were dispatched to West Walnut Street in Frankfort on a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The complainant provided details to deputies, and an investigation was started.

Theft of Belongings Reported on Cooks Hill Road

Case #SO-P2604648

On October 27 at 2:16 p.m., a deputy took a phone report of a theft on Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe. The caller said belongings were taken from the property over the weekend. A report was written and an investigation was started.

Capias Warrant Issued for Aggravated Drug Possession

Case #SO-P2604649

On October 27 at 3:25 p.m., a capias warrant was reported on North Paint Street in Chillicothe for aggravated possession of drugs.

Woman Under Mental Health Court Order Located on Bridge Street

Case #SO-P2604650

On October 27 at 6:18 p.m., deputies were advised of a possible sighting of a woman on North Bridge Street who was subject to a court order for treatment of mental illness. The woman was located and transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for further evaluation.

Menacing Complaint Involving Baseball Bat on Market Street

Case #SO-P2604651

On October 27 at 8:13 p.m., deputies responded to an address on Market Street in Adelphi regarding a threat complaint. The caller said a neighbor threatened to cause harm with a baseball bat, and an investigation was started.

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