The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 18 incidents on August 2, 2026, ranging from non-criminal welfare checks and mental health evaluations to criminal offenses including theft, disorderly conduct, menacing, and a warrant arrest. Notable incidents included a death investigation on Biers Run Road, a stolen firearm report, and multiple threats complaints. Deputy activity spanned from 1:17 a.m. through 6:44 p.m. across Chillicothe and surrounding areas.
Deputies Assist Chillicothe Police with Investigation
Case #SO-P2603326
On August 2 at 1:17 a.m., Ross County Deputies assisted Chillicothe Police with an investigation at Anderson Station Road in Chillicothe.
Warrant Arrest Made on Jude Lane
Case #SO-P2603327
At 1:28 a.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Jude Lane in reference to a suspicious male. A warrant arrest was made.
Protection Order Violation Over Phone
Case #SO-P2603328
At 2:30 a.m., a report was received of a protection order violation that occurred over the phone on Walnut Creek Road in Chillicothe.
Female Transported for Mental Health Evaluation in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603329
At approximately 7:30 a.m., Deputy Tatman and Sgt. Champion were dispatched to Houseman Town Road in Bainbridge in reference to a female showing signs of mental health issues. Contact was made with the individual, who agreed to travel to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Property Damage Report Taken on Ault Road
Case #SO-P2603330
At 7:49 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Ault Road in Chillicothe for a property damage report.
Non-Criminal Report at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2603331
At 9:55 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex on Scott Road in Frankfort for a non-criminal report.
Neighbor Trespassing Dispute on Westfall Road
Case #SO-P2603332
At approximately 10:36 a.m., Sgt. Champion was dispatched to Westfall Road in Chillicothe in reference to a trespassing complaint. A female reported that her neighbor had trespassed on her property by mowing grass on an easement.
Bicycle Theft Investigation on Page Road
Case #SO-P2603335
At 12:23 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Page Road in Chillicothe for the theft of two bicycles. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.
Disorderly Conduct at Homeless Shelter
Case #SO-P2603334
At approximately 1:12 p.m., Deputy Sams and Sgt. Champion were dispatched to the homeless shelter on Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. Staff reported that a female was being disorderly and refusing to leave. The individual was given a ride to a nearby park.
Threats Complaint on SR-207
Case #SO-P2603336
At 2:23 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to SR-207 in Chillicothe in reference to a threats complaint. Contact was made with the caller, who reported being threatened. An investigation was initiated.
Non-Suspicious Death Discovered on Biers Run Road
Case #SO-P2603337
At 2:54 p.m., Deputy Sams and Sgt. Champion were dispatched to Biers Run Road in Chillicothe for a welfare check. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male. The RCSO Detective Bureau and Ross County Coroner’s Office will handle the investigation.
Disorderly Conduct in Kingston
Case #SO-P2603338
At 3:24 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to South Main Street in Kingston for a threats complaint. The situation was determined to be disorderly in nature, with all parties already separated.
Aggravated Menacing Report at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #SO-P2603339
At 3:27 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex at Borlands Crossing in Chillicothe in reference to a threats complaint. Contact was made with the caller, who reported being threatened. An investigation was initiated.
Vehicle Fire Investigation on Three Locks Road
Case #SO-P2603340
At 4:39 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Three Locks Road and Toad Hollow in Chillicothe for a vehicle fire. Nothing suspicious was found, and the report was held.
Stolen Firearm Report on SR-159
Case #SO-P2603341
At 5:10 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to the 9000 block of SR-159 in Chillicothe for a report of a stolen firearm. The report was held.
Theft Investigation in South Salem
Case #SO-P2603342
At approximately 5:30 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Cropp Street in South Salem in reference to a theft. Contact was made with the complainant, and an investigation was initiated.
Altered Mental Status Complaint on Clinton Road
Case #SO-P2603343
At 5:05 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge was dispatched to Clinton Road in Chillicothe in reference to an altered mental status complaint. An investigation was initiated upon arrival.
Disorderly Conduct on Lunbeck Road
Case #SO-P2603344
At 6:44 p.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Lunbeck Road in Chillicothe for a disorderly conduct complaint.