Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department looking for tips in missing person case

COLUMBUS – The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department is looking for any information that could help solve a missing person case.

Joseph “Joey” William Ross, who was 25 years old was last seen on May 13, 2018, around 7:00 p.m. He was last seen wearing a green O’Reilly’s store shirt and blue jeans. Police say he had no cell phone or money with him.

Joey Ross

According to police, Ross was last seen walking down the driveway from his Amberley Addition home carrying a shotgun. He was reportedly suicidal and there were reports of gunshots that night. But searches found no sign of Ross, the shotgun, or shell casings.

Investigators believe someone knows what happened to Ross.

If you have any information on Joseph “Joey” William Ross you are urged to contact the sheriff’s department tip line at 812-379-1712 or call Detective Terrance Holderness at 812-565-5927. Tips can be left anonymously.