The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents on August 4–5, 2026, ranging from telecommunications harassment and mental health emergencies to sexual assault allegations and warrant arrests. Notable incidents included a gross sexual imposition investigation involving multiple victims, several emergency mental health holds, and multiple warrant apprehensions throughout the evening hours.

Threats Complaint in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2603366

At 2:00 a.m. on August 4, Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Maple Grove Road in reference to a threats complaint. An investigation was initiated.

Possible Assault in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2603367

At 3:37 a.m. on August 4, Deputy O’Bomsawin and Deputy Masters were dispatched to Shawnee Street in Bainbridge regarding a possible assault. The incident was classified as non-criminal.

Family Dispute in Clarksburg

Case #SO-P2603368

At 10:12 a.m. on August 4, a report was filed regarding family problems on Fourth Street in Clarksburg. The caller reported ongoing difficulties with relatives.

Sexual Assault Investigation on Trego Creek Road

Case #SO-P2603371

At 12:11 p.m. on August 4, a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a gross sexual imposition complaint. The caller reported that a juvenile daughter and an adult daughter, who was a juvenile at the time of the alleged offense, may have been sexually assaulted by an ex-spouse. An investigation was initiated and a report was filed.

Trespassing Complaint in South Salem

Case #SO-P2603376

At 2:46 p.m. on August 4, Deputy Washek responded to Lower Twin Road in South Salem on report of a criminal trespass complaint. An investigation and brief report were completed.

Mental Health Emergency in Kingston

Case #SO-P2603377

At 3:24 p.m. on August 4, a deputy was dispatched to Roe Lane in Kingston regarding an altered mental status. The caller provided information about the subject’s condition, and an emergency hospitalization mental illness hold was initiated.

Missing Juvenile Report in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2603378

At 7:31 p.m. on August 4, Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Sugar Run Road in reference to a missing juvenile. An emergency hospitalization mental illness hold was issued.

Domestic Dispute on Marietta Road

Case #SO-P2603379

At 8:31 p.m. on August 4, deputies were dispatched to Marietta Road in Chillicothe in reference to a possible domestic dispute. An investigation was initiated, and the incident was classified as disorderly conduct.

Warrant Arrest in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2603380

At 9:26 p.m. on August 4, Deputy Williamson was on patrol on North Mountain Street in Bainbridge when contact was made with a subject wanted on an active warrant. The subject was arrested.

Disorderly Conduct Call in Chillicothe

Case #SO-P2603381

At 9:06 p.m. on August 4, Deputy O’Bomsawin was dispatched to a residence on Stoney Creek Road in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. An investigation was initiated.

Warrant Arrest in Waverly

Case #SO-P2603383

At 9:55 p.m. on August 4, Deputy Williamson was dispatched to Valley Road in Waverly for a welfare check on a female and two juveniles. Contact was made at the residence, an investigation was started, and an arrest was made.

Warrant Service at Hospital

Case #SO-P2603382

On August 5, a deputy was dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in reference to a subject in Chillicothe Police Department custody with an outstanding Ross County Sheriff’s Office warrant. A capias was issued.

Assault with Multiple Arrests on Pleasant Valley Road

Case #SO-P2603384

At 11:58 p.m. on August 4, Deputy L. Ramsey, Deputy C. Ramsey, and Deputy Masters were dispatched to Pleasant Valley Road in Chillicothe in reference to an assault. Two arrests were made.

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