The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 18 incidents on July 19, 2026, ranging from mental health emergencies and traffic crashes to theft complaints and disorderly conduct calls. The day included one arrest for assault and menacing, one 9-1-1 misuse case resulting in an arrest, and multiple non-criminal welfare and missing person checks. Incidents were scattered across Chillicothe, Frankfort, Richmond Dale, South Salem, and Williamsport.
Female in Mental Health Crisis Transported After Firearm Seized
Case #SO-P2603112
At 12:07 a.m., Deputy Woodbridge and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to West Hydell Road near Ross Lake in reference to a female making suicidal threats. Upon arrival, an investigation was started, a firearm was seized, and the female was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for a mental health hold.
Missing Person Complaint Reported in South Salem
Case #SO-P2603113
At 1:01 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Main Street in reference to a missing person complaint. No further details were provided in the report.
Traffic Crash Already Handled by Another Agency
Case #SO-P2603114
At 4:12 a.m., Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to a crash on Pleasant Valley Road. Upon arrival, an investigation was started but was discontinued when it was discovered another agency had already handled the incident.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint Taken at Law Enforcement Center
Case #SO-P2603115
At 7:39 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint that occurred on Carmel Drive the previous day. A report was taken.
Possible Assault Call Results in Disorderly Finding
Case #SO-P2603116
At 9:18 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to South Bridge Street for a possible assault. The situation was determined to be disorderly in nature, and the parties involved had already separated.
Burglary Investigation Opened on Camelin Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603117
At 9:23 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Camelin Hill Road for a non-active burglary. A report was taken and an investigation was started.
Gunshots Reported on Malone Road
Case #SO-P2603118
At 10:12 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 1000 block of Malone Road in reference to gunshots. Upon arrival, an investigation was started.
Vehicle Struck by Golf Ball on State Route 10
Case #SO-P2603119
At 2:41 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 10 in reference to a motor vehicle accident. The caller reported that her vehicle was struck with a golf ball, and an investigation was started.
Court Order Violation Reported on Trego Creek Road
Case #SO-P2603120
At 5:23 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Trego Creek Road in reference to a court order violation. An investigation was initiated.
Arrest Made for Assault and Menacing in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2603121
At 5:54 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge and Deputy Sutton were dispatched to the 11,000 block of State Route 138 in reference to a disorderly complaint. An investigation was started and an arrest was made for assault, menacing, and criminal mischief.
Welfare Check Conducted on State Route 772
Case #SO-P2603122
At 6:06 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 772 in reference to a welfare check. An investigation was conducted.
Criminal Mischief Complaint at Three Locks
Case #SO-P2603123
At 7:52 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to South Bridge Street and Three Locks Road on a criminal mischief complaint involving property damage. A report was taken.
Motorcycle Crash with Injury on Charleston Pike
Case #SO-P2603124
At approximately 7:36 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Charleston Pike and Spud Run Road in reference to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injury. The driver was care-flighted to Grant Hospital for treatment, and an investigation was started.
Theft Complaint Reported in Richmond Dale
Case #SO-P2603125
At 8:43 p.m., Deputy JoHansen made contact with a female subject in reference to a theft complaint on Jackson Street in Richmond Dale. An investigation was conducted.
Missing Juvenile Sighting on State Route 104
Case #SO-P2603126
At 7:23 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to State Route 104 and Williamsport Pike for a possible sighting of a missing juvenile. The juvenile was not located.
Theft Report Taken in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2603127
At 9:56 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to North Second Street in Frankfort in reference to a theft report. An investigation was started.
9-1-1 Hang-Up Results in Arrest
Case #SO-P2603128
At 11:11 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 6626 Westfall Road in Frankfort on a 9-1-1 hang-up call. An arrest was made for misuse of the 9-1-1 system.
Mental Illness Assistance Provided at VA
Case #SO-P2603129
At 10:50 p.m., Sergeant Dutcher was dispatched to the VA to assist in an investigation involving an individual alleged to be mentally ill. Assistance was provided.