The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 12 incidents on October 16, 2026, ranging from mental health holds and domestic violence to theft complaints, a missing juvenile and traffic enforcement. Notable calls included a mental illness hold at the Rulon Center after a man made statements about wanting to harm people, a domestic violence investigation tied to Pleasant Valley Road, and a missing juvenile report out of Laurelville.
Mental Illness Hold Reported on Maple Street
Case #SO-P2604481
On October 16 at approximately 3:12 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Maple Street in Frankfort in reference to a reported suicide attempt. Deputies made contact with the caller and the person involved, and an investigation was started.
Juvenile Refuses to Attend School Near Londonderry
Case #SO-P2604483
On October 16, a deputy was dispatched to the area of 35000 US-50 in Londonderry on a report of a juvenile refusing to go to school. The call was logged as an unruly juvenile offense.
Traffic Stop for Speeding on US-23
Case #SO-P2604484
On October 16, a deputy monitoring stationary traffic on northbound US-23 checked the speed of a passing vehicle in a 60 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted and a citation was issued.
Scam Report Leads to Theft Investigation
Case #SO-P2604485
On October 16, a deputy was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a scam report tied to an address on Seney Road in Chillicothe. The incident was logged as a theft complaint.
Reckless Driver Reported Near Unioto Schools
Case #SO-P2604487
On October 16, a deputy was dispatched to the Unioto Local School District on Sandusky Boulevard in Chillicothe in reference to a reckless driver. An investigation was started.
Suspicious Person Reported on Eastern Avenue
Case #SO-P2604488
On October 16, a deputy was dispatched to Eastern Avenue in Chillicothe in reference to a suspicious person. ODOT employees on scene said a male had been on their property throughout the morning, and a report was written following the investigation.
Mental Illness Hold After Suicidal Threat on Lunbeck Road
Case #SO-P2604489
On October 16, a deputy was dispatched to Lunbeck Road in Chillicothe in reference to a suicidal threat. The deputy made contact with a woman experiencing suicidal thoughts, who was transported to the hospital, and a report was written.
Domestic Violence Investigation Tied to Pleasant Valley Road
Case #SO-P2604490
On October 16, a deputy was dispatched to Western Avenue in Chillicothe on a report of a domestic disturbance that had occurred on Pleasant Valley Road. The deputy spoke with the victim, who provided information about the domestic violence, and an investigation was started.
Fraudulent Debit Card Charge Reported in Laurelville
Case #SO-P2604492
On October 16, a deputy took a phone report of a fraudulent charge made through a Cash App account linked to a debit card, tied to an address on Kingston-Adelphi Road in Laurelville.
Porch Theft Reported on North Main Street
Case #SO-P2604493
On October 16, a sergeant took a phone report of a theft from an address on North Main Street in Frankfort. The caller said a television delivered to the porch had been removed by unknown subjects, and an investigation was started.
Mental Illness Hold After Concerning Statements at Rulon Center
Case #SO-P2604494
On October 16 at approximately 8:44 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Rulon Center on Chamber Drive in Chillicothe in reference to a man possibly experiencing an altered mental status. The man made statements about wanting to harm people, and he was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for further assessment as an investigation was started.
Juvenile Reported Missing Near Laurelville
Case #SO-P2604495
On October 16 at approximately 9 p.m., a sergeant was dispatched to an address on SR 327 in reference to a runaway or missing juvenile. The caller said the juvenile had stated she was going to a friend’s house but did not return, and an investigation was started.