On August 6, 2026, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 16 incidents throughout the county, ranging from theft and criminal trespass to domestic violence, fraud complaints, and welfare checks. Notable calls included the service of a court-ordered mental health evaluation, multiple scam complaints, and several non-criminal disputes. The majority of incidents occurred in Chillicothe, with additional calls in Bainbridge, Clarksburg, Greenfield, Kingston, and Frankfort.
Theft at BP in Bourneville
Case #SO-P2603399
At 7:35 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to a BP location in Bourneville in response to a theft complaint. A report was taken and a summons was requested for the offenders.
Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluation in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603400
At approximately 9:07 a.m., Sgt. Champion, Deputy Tatman, and Deputy Gallagher responded to True Hollow Road to serve a court order for evaluation of a mentally ill person. The individual was located and transported to the hospital for treatment.
Son Sneaking into Father’s Garage Leads to Trespass Complaint
Case #SO-P2603401
At approximately 10:33 a.m., Sgt. Champion responded to Fourth Street in Clarksburg regarding a criminal trespass complaint. The caller reported that his son had been sneaking into his garage at night to sleep. A BOLO was issued for the suspect to be barred from the property.
Neglect Investigation Initiated on Apollo Lane
Case #SO-P2603402
At 12:15 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a neglect complaint involving failure to provide for a functionally impaired person. An investigation was initiated.
Domestic Violence Incident at Gibson Store
Case #SO-P2603405
At 12:18 p.m., Deputy Washek was dispatched to a Gibson store on Highway 772 in Bainbridge regarding a disorderly incident that resulted in a domestic violence report.
Fraud Complaint Investigated in Chillicothe
Case #SO-P2603404
At 12:39 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center to investigate a fraud complaint. The caller reported being scammed out of money, and an investigation was initiated.
Argument on Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2603403
At approximately 12:59 p.m., Sgt. Champion, Deputy Sams, and Deputy Nott responded to Pleasant Valley Road in reference to a possible domestic violence incident. Both parties involved stated the incident was merely an argument with no physical contact.
Possible Stolen Vehicle Complaint
Case #SO-P2603407
On August 5, 2026, a deputy was dispatched to the lobby of the law complex in reference to a possible stolen vehicle complaint. The case was documented and closed by August 6, 2026.
Scam Attempt at Homeland Credit Union
Case #SO-P2603406
At approximately 1:37 p.m., Sgt. Champion responded to the Homeland Credit Union on North Bridge Street regarding a scam complaint. A caller reported that a scammer had attempted to convince him to wire money. The incident was documented.
Criminal Trespass on Irwin Lane
Case #SO-P2603408
At 1:57 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Irwin Lane in Greenfield for a trespass complaint. The subject was removed from the property and trespassed.
Assist Agency Call on Hopetown Road
Case #SO-P2603410
At 3:06 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to Hopetown Road and State Route 159 in response to an assist agency complaint. An investigation was initiated.
Telecommunications Harassment Investigation on Infirmary Lane
Case #SO-P2603411
At approximately 6:11 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Infirmary Lane in response to a telecommunications harassment complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant and initiated an investigation.
Disorderly Complaint on Little Creek Road
Case #SO-P2603412
At 7:04 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Little Creek Road in Frankfort in reference to a disorderly complaint. An investigation was initiated.
Neighbor Dispute Over Halloween Decorations
Case #SO-P2603413
At 7:44 p.m., Deputy JoHansen responded to the area of Limerick Road in Chillicothe regarding a complaint from a male subject who was unhappy with his neighbor’s Halloween decorations.
Vandalism Complaint on Stone Road
Case #SO-P2603415
At approximately 8:37 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Stone Road in Chillicothe in reference to a vandalism complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant and initiated an investigation.
Welfare Check on Mount Tabor Road
Case #SO-P2603414
At 8:42 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge and Deputy Jackson were dispatched to Mount Tabor Road in Chillicothe to conduct a welfare check. An investigation was initiated.