The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 14 incidents on February 12, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and theft complaints to domestic disputes and a felony investigation into child sexual abuse material. Notable incidents included disorderly conduct arrests, a trespass complaint at a local business, and multiple ongoing investigations into larceny and domestic disturbances throughout the day and evening.

Traffic Stop for Equipment Violation

Case #PD-P2600508

At 1:51 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with no tail lights and license plate light. The investigation was ongoing at the time of the report.

Disorderly Conduct Arrest Following Domestic Dispute

Case #PD-P2600509

At 8:12 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Steele Street in reference to a domestic dispute. During the investigation, an individual was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

Case #PD-P2600510

At 9:53 a.m., a detective opened an investigation into a complaint of a subject buying and possessing child sexual abuse material at a location on North Paint Street. The investigation was ongoing.

Vehicle Crash Report on East Seventh Street

Case #PD-P2600511

At 10:00 a.m., an officer responded to a non-criminal crash on East Seventh Street.

Shoplifting Arrest on River Trace Lane

Case #PD-P2600512

At 11:02 a.m., an officer responded to River Trace Lane in reference to a theft complaint. During the investigation, the officer found evidence that an individual had shoplifted items and was charged with theft.

Theft Complaint on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2600513

At 1:45 p.m., an officer responded to East Main Street in reference to a theft complaint. A report was taken and the investigation was pending.

Second Theft Complaint on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2600514

At 2:44 p.m., an officer responded to a theft on East Main Street. A report was taken and the investigation was pending.

Outstanding Warrant Served on East Fourth Street

Case #PD-P2600515

At 5:49 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 126 East Fourth Street to serve an outstanding warrant.

Welfare Check on Mill Street

Case #PD-P2600524

At 6:46 p.m., an officer performed a welfare check at 509 Mill Street. The case was ongoing.

Trespass Complaint at Harbor Freight

Case #PD-P2600516

At 7:29 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Harbor Freight at 1059 North Bridge Street in reference to a trespass complaint. The investigation was ongoing.

Probation Violation and Protection Order Breach at Sherman Park

Case #PD-P2600518

At 9:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 501 Sherman Park in reference to a disorderly complaint. The individual was found to have violated probation and breached a protection order. The investigation was ongoing.

Active Domestic Dispute on Old Eastern Avenue

Case #PD-P2600519

At 10:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 339 Old Eastern Avenue in regards to an active domestic disturbance. The investigation was ongoing.

Disorderly Conduct at North Bridge Street Gas Station

Case #PD-P2600520

At 11:48 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a BP gas station on North Bridge Street in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint involving fighting or threatening.

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