The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 19 incidents on August 3, 2026, ranging from welfare checks and traffic stops to arrests for criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and warrant violations. Notable incidents included a stolen vehicle crash, a juvenile locked in a vehicle, multiple trespass complaints resulting in arrests, a non-suspicious death, and a telecommunications harassment report.
Welfare Check on Western Avenue
Case #SO-P2603345
At approximately 1:49 a.m., Sgt. Dutcher was dispatched to Western Avenue in Chillicothe for a welfare check.
Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2603346
At approximately 3:54 a.m., Deputy Woodbridge, Deputy Sutton, and Sgt. Dutcher were dispatched to the 15000 block of Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe. An investigation revealed one individual being placed under arrest for disorderly conduct who resisted arrest. The subject was successfully taken into custody and transported to the Ross County Jail.
Stolen Vehicle Crash Investigation on Spargursville Road
Case #SO-P2603349
At approximately 10:15 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Spargursville Road in Chillicothe in reference to a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the deputy was advised that the caller had crashed their vehicle and left the scene. An investigation was started.
Juvenile Running in Road Safely Recovered
Case #SO-P2603350
At approximately 10:28 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the area of Pricer Ridge Road and Upper Twin Road in Bainbridge in reference to a juvenile running in the middle of the road. Upon arrival, EMS had the juvenile in an ambulance, unharmed, and the parent came to the scene to collect the juvenile. An investigation was opened and a report was written.
Warrant Arrest at Flood Wall
Case #SO-P2603352
At approximately 11:15 a.m., Deputy JoHansen investigated a trespass complaint near the Flood Wall on High Street in Chillicothe, resulting in a warrant arrest.
Vehicle Lockout with Juvenile Inside in Bainbridge
Case #SO-P2603353
At approximately 12:09 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to West Third Street in Bainbridge in reference to a vehicle lockout. It was reported that a juvenile was locked inside the vehicle. An investigation was started.
Criminal Trespass Arrest on Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2603355
At approximately 2:38 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 804 Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe on a trespass complaint, resulting in an arrest.
Medical and Mental Health Emergency on Clinton Road
Case #SO-P2603358
At approximately 3:44 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Clinton Road in Chillicothe in reference to a subject who appeared to be having a diabetic emergency. Upon arrival, it was found that the subject was experiencing both a medical emergency and a possible mental health crisis. An investigation was started and a report was written.
Disorderly Conduct Arrest on Hospital Road
Case #SO-P2603357
At approximately 3:53 p.m., while stationary in a marked patrol vehicle on Hospital Road, Deputy T. Boltenhouse was contacted by a male regarding a disorderly complaint, which resulted in an arrest.
Aggravated Menacing Investigation on Seymour Road
Case #SO-P2603359
At approximately 4:45 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Seymour Road in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly incident. An investigation began.
Non-Suspicious Death on Valley Road
Case #SO-P2603361
At approximately 6:28 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Valley Road in Waverly in reference to a possible dead on arrival.
Found Drugs Reported at Vest Towing
Case #SO-P2603360
At approximately 6:48 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to Vest Towing on Adena Road in Chillicothe in reference to found drugs.
Criminal Trespass on Ragged Ridge Road
Case #SO-P2603362
At approximately 7:30 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Ragged Ridge Road in Frankfort in reference to a trespass complaint.
Theft Investigation on Smith Lane
Case #SO-P2603363
At approximately 7:59 p.m., Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Smith Lane in Londonderry for a theft report. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the caller and an investigation was started.
Telecommunications Harassment on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2603364
At approximately 9:17 p.m., Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe in reference to a harassment complaint.
Traffic Stop Yields Warrant Arrest on Old Route 35
Case #SO-P2603365
At approximately 11:31 p.m., Deputy Williamson was on patrol on Old Route 35 near Musgrove in Chillicothe when the deputy observed a vehicle make a marked lane violation. Deputy Williamson activated overhead lights and conducted a traffic stop, resulting in an arrest on an outstanding warrant.