The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 15 incidents on February 24, 2026. The day was characterized by a significant number of traffic stops for distracted driving—five separate citations for driving while texting—along with a theft investigation, a domestic dispute, a non-suspicious death, a motor vehicle collision, and several other incidents ranging from disorderly conduct to criminal trespass.
Warrant Arrest on East Second Street
Case #PD-P2600673
At 1:30 a.m., an officer initiated contact with a male matching the description of an individual with an outstanding warrant at the intersection of East Second Street and Mosher.
Distracted Driving Stop on East Water Street
Case #PD-P2600674
At 8:39 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on East Water Street near Bridge Street for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Theft at North Bridge Street Business
Case #PD-P2600675
At 9:05 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 1400 block of North Bridge Street in reference to a theft that occurred over the weekend.
Second Distracted Driving Citation on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2600676
At 9:27 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Water Street near Bridge for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Distracted Driving Stop on Riverside Street
Case #PD-P2600677
At 9:47 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Riverside Street near Bridge for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Fourth Texting While Driving Citation
Case #PD-P2600678
At 10:39 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Water Street near Hickory Street for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Fifth Distracted Driving Stop on East Water Street
Case #PD-P2600679
At 12:08 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on East Water Street near Hickory Street for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Domestic Dispute on East Second Street
Case #PD-P2600680
At 12:31 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 626 East Second Street in reference to a domestic dispute with charges including disorderly conduct and criminal trespass. The investigation was pending at the time of the report.
Welfare Check Results in Non-Suspicious Death
Case #PD-P2600685
At 3:52 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 590 West Fifth Street, Apartment 10, in reference to a welfare check that resulted in a non-suspicious death determination.
Parking Complaint on South Paint Street
Case #PD-P2600681
At 3:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 61 South Paint Street in reference to a parking complaint.
Motor Vehicle Collision on West Water Street
Case #PD-P2600682
At 4:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to West Water Street and Yoctangee Parkway in reference to a reported motor vehicle collision. A driver was cited for failure to control a vehicle and issued a non-mandatory appearance notice for Chillicothe Municipal Court scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Familial Mail Dispute Report at Law Enforcement Complex
Case #PD-P2600683
At 6:08 p.m., officers responded to the Law Enforcement Complex in reference to a familial issue involving mail. A report was taken.
Failure to Yield from Private Drive on East Main Street
Case #PD-P2600684
At 6:42 p.m., an officer responded to an intersection collision on East Main Street in which a driver attempting to make a left turn out of a Speedway exit failed to yield for eastbound traffic, striking another vehicle. The driver was issued a citation for failure to yield from a private drive and advised of a court appearance on March 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Menacing Incident on Piatt Avenue
Case #PD-P2600687
At 8:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 733 Piatt Avenue in reference to a disorderly incident involving menacing charges.
Behavioral Emergency at Central Center
Case #PD-P2600686
At 8:50 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 627 Central Center in reference to a behavioral emergency involving criminal trespass charges.