The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 17 incidents on March 18, 2026, ranging from early morning disturbances to evening threats. The day included multiple thefts, several traffic stops for moving violations, two motor vehicle accidents, disorderly conduct calls, and reports of criminal mischief and menacing. Several investigations remain ongoing.

Disturbance at North Bowman Road

Case #PD-P2600992

At 2:20 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 44 N Bowman Road in reference to a disturbance. The incident resulted in a disorderly conduct charge.

Drug Paraphernalia Found During Welfare Check

Case #PD-P2600994

At 6:42 a.m., an officer responded to 1058 Columbus Street for a welfare check. Drug paraphernalia was discovered during the investigation, which remains pending.

Motor Vehicle Crash at Donatos Pizza

Case #PD-P2600995

At 7:33 a.m., an officer responded to a crash in the area of 107 N Bridge Street at Donatos Pizza. The incident involved violations related to driving onto a roadway and failure to yield. The investigation continues.

Theft Reported at Public Library

Case #PD-P2600996

At 7:58 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Complex in reference to a theft that occurred at the Public Library on S. Paint Street. The investigation continues.

Theft on South Watt Street

Case #PD-P2600997

At 9:14 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 221 S. Watt Street in reference to a theft. The investigation continues.

Theft Complaint on Enderlin Circle

Case #PD-P2600998

At 10:20 a.m., an officer responded to Enderlin Circle for a theft complaint. The investigation continues.

Criminal Mischief at Sack N Save

Case #PD-P2600999

At 10:47 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 104 E Main Street at Sack N Save in reference to a damaging complaint. The investigation continues.

Disturbance on South Brownell Street

Case #PD-P2601000

At 10:56 a.m., an officer responded to the area of 108 S Brownell Street for a disturbance. The incident was classified as disorderly conduct involving offensive gesture or noise.

Traffic Stop on East 2nd Street

Case #PD-P2601001

At 12:48 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on 2nd Street near Paint Street for a violation at a stop sign.

Traffic Stop for Driving While Texting on North Walnut Street

Case #PD-P2601002

At 1:05 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on North Walnut Street at Water Street for driving while texting.

Traffic Stop on North Paint Street

Case #PD-P2601003

At 1:22 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Paint Street near Water Street for a violation at a stop sign.

Accident Report on West Main Street

Case #PD-P2601004

At 2:08 p.m., an officer responded to West Main Street to document an accident report.

Motor Vehicle Accident on Western Avenue

Case #PD-P2601005

At 3:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Western Avenue and Limestone Boulevard in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a violation of right-of-way from a private driveway. The investigation continues.

Private Property Crash on Caldwell Street

Case #PD-P2601006

At 3:03 p.m., an officer responded to Caldwell Street for a non-criminal private property crash.

Traffic Stop in City Park for Driving While Texting

Case #PD-P2601007

At 4:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the City Park near the Armory for driving while texting.

Theft at Menards

Case #PD-P2601008

At 4:16 p.m., an officer responded to Menards on North Bridge Street in reference to a theft. A report was taken, and the matter was resolved.

Threats Reported at Walmart

Case #PD-P2601009

At 10:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Walmart on River Trace Lane in reference to threats, resulting in a menacing charge.

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