The Ross County Sheriff’s Office handled 15 incidents on July 22, 2026, ranging from a drug overdose involving a juvenile to traffic violations, theft complaints, and a non-suspicious death. The day saw multiple arrests, including charges for felonious assault, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, and drug paraphernalia possession. Several calls involved mental health crises and child protective services assistance.
CPS Assistance at Regional Medical Center
Case #SO-P2603175
At 1:18 a.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center to assist Child Protective Services with a non-criminal matter.
Juvenile Drug Overdose on Liberty Hill Road
Case #SO-P2603176
At approximately 11:30 a.m., Deputy Boltenhouse and Sergeant Champion responded to Liberty Hill Road in reference to a suicide attempt. A 17-year-old male was found unconscious and unresponsive and was transported to the hospital. The incident was classified as a drug overdose.
Mental Illness Hold Issued on Ewing Street
Case #SO-P2603177
At 12:48 p.m., Deputy Nott attempted a mental illness order on Ewing Street. The order was served and the subject was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center.
Assault and Vehicle Damage in Clarksburg
Case #SO-P2603179
At approximately 1:31 p.m., Sergeant Champion responded to Fifth Street in Clarksburg regarding a vandalism complaint. A male reported being assaulted by another male, whose vehicle door was also damaged. Photos and witness statements were collected, and a suspect was arrested and charged with assault and criminal damaging.
Trespass Complaint on State Route 772
Case #SO-P2603181
At 1:34 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to a residence on State Route 772 in response to a trespass complaint. The call was classified as non-criminal.
Dealer Plates Stolen from Car Dealership
Case #SO-P2603180
At 1:59 p.m., the owner of Zars Cars on Western Avenue reported the theft of three dealer plates.
Vandalism Report on State Route 104
Case #SO-P2603182
At 2:24 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to State Route 104 for a vandalism report. A report was taken and an investigation was initiated.
Property Accident in Frankfort
Case #SO-P2603183
At 2:40 p.m., Deputy Boltenhouse was dispatched to 81 Main Street in Frankfort in response to a property accident.
Non-Injury Traffic Accident on Charleston Pike
Case #SO-P2603184
At 3:23 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 8500 block of Charleston Pike in response to a non-injury traffic accident. An investigation was initiated at the scene.
Shoplifting Complaint in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603185
At 4:05 p.m., a deputy was advised to contact a female by phone at her request regarding a theft complaint. The incident was classified as shoplifting.
Non-Criminal Complaint on De Bord Road
Case #SO-P2603186
At 5:56 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to De Bord Road in response to a non-criminal complaint.
Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Arrests on Massieville Road
Case #SO-P2603188
At 7:33 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge initiated a traffic stop on Massieville Road for a vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit. The driver was found to have prior convictions for operating a motor vehicle without a license, elevating the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor. An arrest was made. The passenger was also a suspect in an assault and was placed under arrest for felonious assault.
Protection Order Violation Investigation on State Route 28
Case #SO-P2603187
At 7:38 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to State Route 28 in response to a reported protection order violation. The deputy made contact with the complainant and initiated an investigation.
Traffic Crash with Multiple Charges on Lunbeck Road
Case #SO-P2603189
At 8:23 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to the area of 1100 Lunbeck Road in response to a traffic crash. The incident involved charges for failure to control a vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, leaving the scene of an accident, and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
Non-Suspicious Death Reported on Massieville Road
Case #SO-P2603190
At 8:46 p.m., a deputy responded to Massieville Road in response to a report of a possible death. The death was determined to be non-suspicious.