The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 20 incidents on July 21, 2026, ranging from non-criminal complaints and harassment reports to more serious offenses including felonious assault, burglary, and domestic violence. Notable incidents included a residential fire on Patton Hill Road with no injuries reported, an arrest on an outstanding warrant, and multiple reports of harassment and property disputes. The day’s activities were distributed across Chillicothe and surrounding communities including South Salem, Bainbridge, Kingston, and Frankfort.
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 started.
Mental Health Hold Issued in South Salem
Case #SO-P2603155
At approximately 1:51 a.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Main Street in South Salem for a possible neighbor harassment complaint. The deputy made contact with the caller and initiated an investigation that resulted in an emergency hospitalization for a mental illness hold.
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 started.
Residential Fire Extinguished on Patton Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603156
At 10:03 a.m., Deputy Morgan responded to the 2000 block of Patton Hill Road in Chillicothe in reference to a fire inside a residence. Upon arrival, the fire was put out and no injuries were reported.
Disorderly Conduct Report on Anderson Station Road
Case #SO-P2603157
At 11:11 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe on a report of domestic violence. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the resident who provided information regarding disorderly conduct. 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 regarding a property dispute. A report was filed as a result of the investigation.
Purse Theft Reported 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 were stolen from her purse. An investigation was started.
Warrant Arrest on Pam Lane
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 for obstructing official business.
Felonious Assault on Massieville Road
Case #SO-P2603161
At 1:10 p.m., Deputy T. Boltenhouse was dispatched to 2153 Massieville Road in Chillicothe on a report of an assault. An investigation and report were completed.
Telephone Scam Reported in Kingston
Case #SO-P2603164
At 3:02 p.m., a deputy made phone contact with a male on Dearth Road in Kingston in reference to a scam report. The caller stated that he was scammed out of money over the telephone the previous day. A report was written and an investigation started.
Mental Health Emergency in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2603167
At 5 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Maple Street in Frankfort in reference to a juvenile. An emergency hospitalization for a mental illness hold was issued.
Traffic Stop Yields Drug Paraphernalia and License Violations
Case #SO-P2603166
At approximately 5:33 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol in the 11000 block of US-50 in Ross County when he observed a vehicle 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 a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Text Message 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 repeatedly receiving text messages from an unrecognized phone number and that new numbers were being created each time one was blocked. An investigation was started.
Burglary Reported 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 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 started.
Traffic Stop for Missing License Plate in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603171
At approximately 7:22 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol on SR-41 near Whetstone Road in Ross County when he observed a vehicle being operated without a license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and a citation was issued for driving under suspension with a FRA and random verification suspension.
Harassment Investigation 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 started.
Domestic Dispute 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 a granddaughter was yelling and struck the phone. An investigation was started.
Domestic Violence Incident 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 started.