The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 20 incidents on July 21, 2026, ranging from non-criminal complaints to serious felonies. Notable incidents included a residential fire, a burglary, a felonious assault, multiple mental health holds, and several traffic enforcement actions. The day saw a mix of domestic disputes, harassment complaints, property crimes, and vehicle violations across multiple jurisdictions within Ross County.
Ex-Husband Harassment Complaint in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603153
At 12:22 a.m., Sgt. Riege was dispatched to Legend Drive in Chillicothe in reference to a harassment complaint. The caller reported that her ex-husband was driving in the area and harassing her. An investigation was initiated.
Mental Health Hold in South Salem
Case #SO-P2603155
At 1:54 a.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Main Street in South Salem regarding a possible neighbor harassment complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the caller and began an investigation.
Suspicious Person Report on CR-550
Case #SO-P2603154
At 3:07 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR-550 in Chillicothe in reference to a suspicious person. An investigation was initiated.
Residential Fire on Patton Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603156
At 10:03 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 2,000 block of Patton Hill Road in Chillicothe regarding a fire inside a residence. Upon arrival, the fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.
Disorderly Conduct Complaint in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603157
At 11:11 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe on a report of domestic violence. The responding deputy spoke with the resident and obtained information regarding a disorderly conduct incident. An investigation was started.
Property Dispute on Toad Hollow Road
Case #SO-P2603158
At 11:23 a.m., Deputy T. Boltenhouse was dispatched to 71 Toad Hollow Road in Chillicothe in reference to a property dispute. A report was filed.
Theft from Purse in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603159
At 12:55 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Fourth Street in Bainbridge in reference to a theft. The caller reported that items had been stolen from her purse. An investigation was initiated.
Arrest on Outstanding Warrant in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603160
At 1:04 p.m., Deputy Morgan responded to Pam Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a juvenile report. A male was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant and charged with obstructing official business.
Felonious Assault on Massieville Road
Case #SO-P2603161
At 1:10 p.m., Deputy T. Boltenhouse was dispatched to 2,153 Massieville Road in Chillicothe on a report of an assault. An investigation and report were completed.
Telephone Scam Report in Kingston
Case #SO-P2603164
At 3:02 p.m., a deputy made phone contact with a resident on Dearth Road in Kingston regarding a scam report. The caller stated that he had been scammed out of money over the telephone the previous day. A report was written and an investigation was initiated.
Mental Health Hold in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2603167
At 5:00 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Maple Avenue in Frankfort in reference to a juvenile.
Traffic Stop Yields Drug Paraphernalia Charges
Case #SO-P2603166
At 5:33 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol in the 11,000 block of U.S. Route 50 in Ross County when a vehicle was observed being operated with an expired registration sticker. A traffic stop was conducted and a citation was issued for drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle with an invalid plate, and operating without a valid license.
Telecommunications Harassment Investigation
Case #SO-P2603169
At 6:21 p.m., Sgt. Riege received a phone report of telecommunications harassment. The caller reported that she was receiving text messages from an unrecognized phone number, and when that number was blocked, another would be created. An investigation was initiated.
Burglary in Kingston
Case #SO-P2603168
At 6:25 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Woodland Avenue in Kingston in reference to a burglary.
Criminal Trespass Report on Biers Run Road
Case #SO-P2603170
At 7:06 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Biers Run Road in Chillicothe in reference to a trespass report. An investigation was initiated.
DUS Citation Issued in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603171
At 7:22 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol on State Route 41 near Whetstone Road in Ross County when a vehicle was observed being operated without a license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and a citation was issued for driving with a suspended license.
Harassment Report on Cattail Road
Case #SO-P2603172
At 7:26 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Cattail Road in Chillicothe in reference to a possible harassment report. An investigation was initiated.
Disorderly Conduct on Apollo Lane
Case #SO-P2603173
At 7:55 p.m., Sgt. Riege and Deputy C. Ramsey were dispatched to an address on Apollo Lane in Chillicothe in reference to a possible domestic dispute. The caller reported that his granddaughter was yelling and struck the phone. An investigation was initiated.
Domestic Violence Investigation in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2603174
At 9:45 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Simmons Road in Frankfort in reference to a possible domestic dispute. An investigation was initiated.