The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 24 incidents on March 17, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and property crimes to drug investigations and violent offenses. The day saw a notable concentration of driving-while-texting citations in the late morning, a hit-skip collision, multiple reports of criminal mischief and trespassing, and a late-night incident involving three suspects throwing bricks at vehicles. Several investigations remained ongoing at the time of reporting.
Trespasser Reported on Cheyenne Drive
Case #PD-P2600969
At 8:51 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Cheyenne Drive in regard to a trespass complaint.
Traffic Stop at Paint Street and Main Street
Case #PD-P2600970
At 11:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Paint Street near Main Street for an operation violation at a stop sign.
Driver Texting Behind the Wheel on East Main Street
Case #PD-P2600971
At 11:20 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Main Street near Paint Street for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Texting Driver Stopped in City Park
Case #PD-P2600972
At 11:46 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the City Park next to the Armory for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Accident Report Filed on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2600973
At 11:53 a.m., an officer responded to North Bridge Street to file an accident report.
Counterfeit Bill Investigation Opened on East Main Street
Case #PD-P2600975
At 12:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to East Main Street in reference to a counterfeit bill. The investigation for criminal simulation continues.
Another Texting Violation on North Paint Street
Case #PD-P2600974
At 12:05 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Paint Street near Main Street for a driver operating a vehicle while texting.
Unsafe Turn on North Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2600977
At 1:02 p.m., an officer responded to North Bridge Street for a violation involving driving onto a roadway without yielding proper right of way.
Right-of-Way Violation on East Second Street
Case #PD-P2600976
At 1:11 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Second Street near Mulberry for a right-of-way violation at an intersection.
Traffic Stop for Stop Sign Violation and Unlicensed Operation
Case #PD-P2600978
At 1:38 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Second Street near Paint Street for operation at a stop sign and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
Theft Investigation on North High Street
Case #PD-P2600979
At 1:38 p.m., officers were dispatched to North High Street on a report of a disorderly incident. A theft charge for all other larceny was filed, and the investigation continues.
Operation at Stop Sign on East Water Street
Case #PD-P2600982
At 5:29 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Paint Street near Water Street for a stop sign violation.
Hit-Skip Collision at Western Avenue
Case #PD-P2600983
At 5:41 p.m., officers responded to 475 Western Avenue in reference to a private property hit-skip vehicle collision. A report was taken and the matter was resolved.
Criminal Trespass at East Main Street
Case #PD-P2600986
At 6:55 p.m., officers responded to 184 E Main Street in reference to a disorderly incident involving criminal trespass. A report was taken and the matter was resolved.
Vandalism Report on North High Street
Case #PD-P2600988
At 7:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 548 North High Street regarding a vandalism report involving criminal mischief. The investigation continues.
Drug Investigation on Mingo Road
Case #PD-P2600987
At 7:11 p.m., a detective opened an investigation on Mingo Road for possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance and trafficking charges.
Disorderly Report at KFC Location
Case #PD-P2600989
At 7:50 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 1048 Western Avenue (KFC) in reference to a disorderly report involving criminal trespass. The investigation continues.
Brick-Throwing Vandals Strike Multiple Vehicles on South Brownell Street
Case #PD-P2600991
At 11:20 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 85 South Brownell Street in reference to a vandalism complaint involving three males reportedly dressed in all black throwing bricks at vehicles. Charges including resisting arrest and criminal mischief were filed.
Threats Complaint on University Drive
Case #PD-P2600993
At 11:43 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 153 University Drive in reference to a threats complaint for menacing.