Ross County Deputies Investigate Theft, Vandalism, Drug Case and OVI Crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 12 reported incidents Monday, including investigations involving alleged theft, vandalism, a suspected drug offense, breaking and entering, and an operating a vehicle under the influence crash, according to the department’s daily report.
The incidents were reported throughout Ross County and neighboring communities on July 13, 2026.
Deputies responded around 8:11 a.m. to Cooks Hill Road in Chillicothe regarding a vandalism complaint. The report listed the offense as criminal mischief involving damage, tampering or defacing of another person’s property. An investigation was initiated.
At approximately 10:33 a.m., deputies received a complaint on South Main Street in Frankfort from Lawrence R. Legg, who reported he did not receive all of his property from a rental property.
Around 1:09 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Westfall Road in Frankfort regarding a theft complaint. The caller reported paying for work that was never completed. The sheriff’s office said an investigation was started.
Deputies also handled a traffic stop around 1:49 p.m. on North Quarry Street in Bainbridge that resulted in suspected narcotics being recovered. According to the report, the stop involved alleged traffic violations, including failure to signal a turn. A citation was issued.
Later Monday afternoon, deputies investigated a reported sex offense complaint involving U.S. Route 23. The report lists the offense as gross sexual imposition involving a victim under the age of 13. No additional details were released.
At approximately 5:04 p.m., deputies responded to Black Run Road in Chillicothe regarding a reported breaking and entering complaint. The sheriff’s office said an investigation was started after contact was made with the complainant.
Deputies also received a theft complaint on Old Route 35 in Chillicothe around 5:12 p.m. A female reported a theft, and a report was taken.
A separate disorderly complaint was reported on Old Route 35 later that evening, though the sheriff’s office classified the incident as non-criminal.
Around 9:13 p.m., deputies conducted a welfare check on True Hollow Road in Chillicothe.
Later that night, deputies responded to North Ridge Road in Laurelville regarding a crash involving a vehicle striking a tree.
According to the report, Deputy Woodbridge investigated the crash and cited the driver for operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) and failure to control a motor vehicle. The driver was released to a sober driver after receiving the citation.
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office did not release additional information regarding the open investigations.
Anyone with information related to ongoing cases is encouraged to contact the Ross County Sheriff’s Office.
