The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 20 incidents on March 6, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and shoplifting to serious felonies including two rape cases, a kidnapping, gross sexual imposition, and felonious assault. The day saw a mix of criminal activity across multiple locations throughout the city, with several investigations ongoing.

Traffic Stop Yields Drug Paraphernalia Arrest

Case #PD-P2600804

At 1:38 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Cleveland Street that resulted in an arrest for drug paraphernalia and warrant violations.

Felonious Assault and Kidnapping Reported on South Sugar Street

Case #PD-P2600805

At 7:18 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 34 S. Sugar Street in reference to a complaint involving felonious assault with serious harm to the victim and kidnapping. The investigation continues.

Kidnapping Report Filed at Law Complex

Case #PD-P2600807

At 9:34 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Complex on N Paint Street in reference to a subject seeking to file a report about a kidnapping. The investigation continues.

Welfare Check at Adams Avenue

Case #PD-P2600808

At 10:11 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Adams Avenue in reference to a possible code 2 welfare check. The investigation continues.

Disorderly Conduct at Service Desk

Case #PD-P2600809

At 11:09 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 85 River Trace Lane in reference to a disorderly conduct incident occurring at a service desk. The investigation continues.

Parking Violation on Hirn Street

Case #PD-P2600810

At 11:23 a.m., an officer was called to 163 Hirn Street in reference to a parking issue.

Motor Vehicle Crash on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2600811

At 11:49 a.m., a crash report was taken on East Main Street involving an assured clear distance ahead violation.

Attempted Theft Reported on N Paint Street

Case #PD-P2600812

At 12:05 p.m., a detective took a report in reference to an attempted theft on N Paint Street.

Sexual Imposition Investigation Involving Juvenile Victim

Case #PD-P2600813

At 12:31 p.m., a detective was assigned a juvenile investigation on N Paint Street involving gross sexual imposition of a victim under 13 years old. The case continues.

Welfare Check for OVI Suspect on N Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2600815

At 1:29 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 1080 N. Bridge Street in reference to a welfare check. An OVI charge was involved. The investigation continues.

Shoplifting and Trespass at River Trace Lane

Case #PD-P2600814

At 2:25 p.m., an officer was dispatched to River Trace Lane in reference to a theft involving shoplifting and criminal trespass charges. The investigation continues.

Warrant Enforcement at County Line

Case #PD-P2600816

At 4:43 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Ross/Pickaway county line in reference to a warrant. The investigation continues.

Failure to Yield Violation at Delano Avenue and Arch Street

Case #PD-P2600817

At 5:23 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Delano Avenue and Arch Street in reference to a motor vehicle report involving failure to yield right of way at a stop sign. The investigation continues.

Criminal Trespass at Tsunami Express Carwash

Case #PD-P2600818

At 5:34 p.m., an officer witnessed a disorderly customer at Tsunami Express Carwash on East Main Street and took a criminal trespass report.

Theft at Par Mar Store

Case #PD-P2600819

At 5:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a theft that occurred at 61 N Bridge Street, Chillicothe (Par Mar Store 112/Amoco). The investigation continues.

Assault at East Water Street

Case #PD-P2600820

At 8:35 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 28 N Paint Street in reference to an assault involving disorderly conduct with fighting or threatening that occurred at 384 E Water Street.

Traffic Citation for Excessive Noise on N Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2600821

At 9:31 p.m., a traffic citation was issued on N Bridge Street for squealing tires and excessive exhaust noise.

Juvenile Rape Complaint at Adams Avenue

Case #PD-P2600822

At 9:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 317 Old Eastern Avenue in reference to a juvenile rape complaint that occurred at 825 Adams Avenue. The investigation continues.

Rape Investigation at IHOP

Case #PD-P2600823

At 11:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 10 Consumer Center Drive IHOP in reference to an assault involving rape with force or threat of force. The investigation continues.

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