The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of incidents on May 25, 2025, involving animal dispatch, child endangerment, criminal mischief, mental health crises, criminal trespass, telecommunication harassment, accidental shooting, assault, and unruly juvenile offenses. Investigations were initiated in several cases, while others were promptly resolved on the scene.
Administrative Report
Case Number: SO-P2502311
An administrative report was filed on Sixth St, Clarksburg. Details of the report remain undisclosed.
Injured Deer Dispatched
Case Number: SO-P2502317
Deputies were dispatched to Sulphur Lick Rd, Chillicothe, concerning an injured deer, which was subsequently dispatched.
Endangering Children Investigation
Case Number: SO-P2502312
An incident on S Main St, Kingston involved children allegedly at risk. The Ross County Child Protective Services sought assistance, leading to an investigation being opened.
Criminal Mischief Investigation
Case Number: SO-P2502313
Deputies responded to a report of criminal mischief, meeting the complainant on Chapel Creek Rd, Chillicothe, and initiated an investigation.
Emergency Hospitalization for Mental Illness
Case Number: SO-P2502315
On Blain Highway, Waverly, deputies addressed a case involving a person with altered mental status, leading to emergency hospitalization. The case was closed as resolved.
Criminal Trespass Investigation
Case Number: SO-P2502314
Authorities were informed about a criminal trespass on Schaffer Rd, Waverly. An investigation was started based on the complainant’s information.
Telecommunications Harassment
Case Number: SO-P2502316
A harassment complaint was lodged on Vernon Dr, Chillicothe. Details of the follow-up actions were not provided.
Accidental Shooting
Case Number: SO-P2502318
On Turner Rd, Chillicothe, a male suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head. The shooting was deemed accidental, and the individual was hospitalized.
Assault Investigation
Case Number: SO-P2502320
Deputy Williamson began an assault investigation after responding to Norman Hill Rd, Frankfort. The assault was non-active upon arrival.
Unruly Juvenile Incident
Case Number: SO-P2502319
Sgt Riege responded to Valley Rd, Waverly, for a report of a juvenile causing chaos, including striking family members and damaging property. An investigation was initiated.