The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of incidents on August 22, 2025. The day’s activities included arrests for warrants, a traffic stop resulting in an arrest, a non-criminal complaint involving found property, and a serious altercation involving assault and aggravated menacing. Additionally, deputies addressed various non-criminal issues including a scam attempt and concerns regarding school absenteeism. Below are details of the individual incidents reported.

Traffic Stop on US-35 Leads to Arrest

Case Number: SO-P2503811

On August 22, 2025, Deputy Stanley conducted a traffic stop on US-35 West near SR-104 in Ross County. The male driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Suspicious Person Report on Ragged Ridge Road

Case Number: SO-P2503812

A female was contacted during an investigation prompted by a suspicious person complaint at Ragged Ridge Rd and Westfall Rd in Chillicothe. The investigation is ongoing.

Disorderly Conduct Incident on Kinnamon Lane

Case Number: SO-P2503813

Deputies were called to Kinnamon Lane in Chillicothe following a disorderly conduct complaint involving an ex-boyfriend. An investigation is underway.

Found Property on Red Bird Lane

Case Number: SO-P2503815

Sgt. Champion responded to a report of found property on Red Bird Lane at approximately 9:03 am. A backpack was secured and placed into evidence for safekeeping.

Unlicensed Driver and False Information on Falls Road

Case Number: SO-P2503817

An incident on Falls Road in Bainbridge involved the operation of a motor vehicle without a valid license and furnishing false information to an officer.

Phone Scam Attempt in Londonderry

Case Number: SO-P2503818

Deputies responded to a residence on SR 327 in Londonderry regarding a scam attempt received over the phone.

School Absenteeism at Adena Elementary

Case Number: SO-P2503819

A non-criminal complaint was made at Adena Elementary School in Frankfort concerning three students who have been absent for five days, prompting an investigation.

Violent Altercation on W. Patrician Ct.

Case Number: SO-P2503820

Deputy Tatman and Sgt. Champion dealt with a threats complaint on W. Patrician Ct. which escalated when a neighbor threatened a caller. The suspect was arrested after assaulting both deputies and faces charges of Aggravated Menacing, Resisting Arrest, and Assault on a Peace Officer.

CPS Assistance in Frankfort

Case Number: SO-P2503821

Deputies assisted Child Protective Services on SR 28 in Frankfort with implementing a safety plan for a child potentially subject to an ex parte order.

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