The Ross County Sheriff’s Office had a busy day on June 29, 2025, with multiple incidents requiring attention. The reported cases included both criminal activities and non-criminal matters. Specific incidents involved found property, non-suspicious death, sexual imposition, criminal damaging, assaults, criminal trespass, and an incident involving inducing panic. Investigations were initiated wherever necessary, with some events resulting in arrests.

Non Criminal – Lost Property

Case Number: SO-P2502883

On June 29, 2025, at approximately 6:38 am, Sgt. Champion was flagged down on N. Bridge St., Chillicothe regarding lost property. Efforts to contact the owner failed, and the item was put into evidence for safekeeping.

Death (Non Suspicious)

Case Number: SO-P2502884

On June 29, 2025, a deputy responded to a call about a possible death on S. Main St., Kingston. The death is not considered suspicious.

Sexual Imposition – Offensive Contact

Case Number: SO-P2502885

A possible sexual assault was reported on the 800 Block of Moss Hollow Rd, Chillicothe on June 29, 2025. An investigation commenced upon the deputy’s arrival.

Criminal Damaging/Endangering

Case Number: SO-P2502886

On June 29, 2025, Sgt. Champion was informed of intentionally damaged mailboxes on Anderson Station Rd, Chillicothe. The incident is under investigation.

Non Criminal – Welfare Check

Case Number: SO-P2502887

On June 29, 2025, a welfare check was conducted on E. Main St, Bainbridge, with no contact achieved despite multiple attempts.

Non Criminal – Found Drugs

Case Number: SO-P2502890

On June 29, 2025, items suspected to be drugs and drug paraphernalia were found on Upper Twin Rd, South Salem, and were collected for destruction.

Assault

Case Number: SO-P2502888

An assault was reported on June 29, 2025, at Hill Dr, Bainbridge. A female reported theft of vehicle keys and an assault during an argument. Legal opinion for potential charges is being sought.

Assault; Resisting Arrest; Obstructing Official Business

Case Number: SO-P2502889

On June 29, 2025, law enforcement responded to Easterday Rd, Chillicothe, for a disorderly incident involving a vehicle. An investigation is underway.

Criminal Trespass; Criminal Mischief

Case Number: SO-P2502891

On June 29, 2025, tampering with fencing was reported on Simmons Rd, Frankfort, initiating a criminal investigation.

Non Criminal – Missing Person Located

Case Number: SO-P2502892

Deputy Morgan assisted in locating a missing person on N Malone Rd, Chillicothe on June 29, 2025. The individual was found and a report was documented.

Resisting Arrest; Obstructing Official Business; Assault

Case Number: SO-P2502894

A disorderly conduct case on June 29, 2025, at Hill Dr, Bainbridge ended with a female taken into custody. No further incidents occurred.

Inducing Panic

Case Number: SO-P2502898

On June 29, 2025, deputies responded to Narrows Rd, Chillicothe for a report of a suicidal male threatening law enforcement with explosives. Investigation is underway.

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