The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of incidents on August 17, 2025. Key incidents included multiple traffic stops resulting in arrests for drug-related offenses and violations of vehicle regulations. There were also several non-criminal dispatches, investigations into elder scams, threats, trespassing, and runaway reports. Significant arrests were made for violations of protection orders and a resolved theft case. An emergency hospitalization for a mental illness call was also logged.

Warrant Arrest on Maple Grove Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503707

Deputy Williamson conducted a traffic stop on US-50 near Maple Grove Rd for a vehicle operated without a county sticker, resulting in an arrest.

Drug Possession on SR-772

Case Number: SO-P2503708

Deputy Morgan stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on SR-772, seizing approximately 100 grams of suspected marijuana.

Elderly Scam Investigation on England Hollow

Case Number: SO-P2503710

Sgt. Dutcher initiated an investigation into a possible elderly scam on England Hollow Rd.

Threats Complaint on Hines Blvd

Case Number: SO-P2503709

Deputy Jackson was dispatched for a threats complaint, deemed non-criminal, on Hines Blvd.

Trespass Complaint on Westfall Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503711

Deputy Jackson responded to a non-criminal trespass complaint on Westfall Road.

Non-Criminal Complaint on S Anderson Ave

Case Number: SO-P2503712

Deputy Jackson addressed a non-criminal complaint in Frankfort on S Anderson Ave.

Unruly Complaint on Charleston Pike

Case Number: SO-P2503713

Deputy JoHansen responded to an unruly complaint on Charleston Pike in Chillicothe.

Protection Order Violation on Mt. Zion Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503714

Dep. Masters and Sgt. Dutcher arrested an individual for violating a protection order on Mt. Zion Rd.

Resolved Theft on Whetstone Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503717

A resolved theft complaint on Whetstone Road was documented, closing the case.

Aggravated Robbery in Frankfort

Case Number: SO-P2503715

Deputy Jackson investigated an assault incident at Adena Medical Center related to an aggravated robbery.

Juvenile Runaway on SR 207

Case Number: SO-P2503716

Sgt. Dutcher handled a juvenile runaway incident, resulting in hospital treatment for the juvenile.

Drug-Related Traffic Stop on US-23

Case Number: SO-P2503718

Deputy Williamson conducted a traffic stop leading to a drug-related investigation on US-23 near Massieville Rd.

Neighbor Complaint on Windy Ridge Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503719

Deputy Williamson was dispatched to handle a neighbor complaint on Windy Ridge Rd.

Emergency Mental Health Hold on US-23

Case Number: SO-P2503721

An individual was located and held under emergency hospitalization after a welfare check on US-23.

Drug Offenses and Warrant on Toad Hollow Rd

Case Number: SO-P2503720

Deputy Stanley arrested an individual for possession of narcotics and related offenses during a traffic stop on Toad Hollow Rd.

Disorderly Conduct in Bainbridge

Case Number: SO-P2503722

Deputy Woodbridge responded to a disorderly conduct call at East Main Street in Bainbridge, starting an investigation.

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