The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 19 incidents on April 13, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and warrant services to disorderly conduct complaints and traffic crashes. Notable activity included a warrant arrest at a homeless encampment, multiple hit-and-run investigations, and several ongoing criminal investigations. The majority of calls involved non-criminal matters, parking issues, and traffic-related offenses throughout the city.

Traffic Stop for Toy Vehicles on Arch Street

Case #PD-P2601378

At 7:51 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on Arch Street near Church Street for toy vehicles being operated on the street.

Warrant Report on N Paint Street

Case #PD-P2601380

At 8:08 a.m., officers responded to a warrant-related call on N Paint Street.

Traffic Stop for License Plate Violations on E Water Street

Case #PD-P2601379

At 8:43 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on E Water Street near Mulberry Street for failure to display proper plates and an obstructed license plate.

Parking Issue at E Main Street

Case #PD-P2601381

At 10:31 a.m., an officer responded to 151 E Main Street in reference to a parking issue.

Parking Issue at High and Water Streets

Case #PD-P2601382

At 11:05 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of High and Water streets in reference to a parking issue.

Disorderly Conduct on S Paint Street

Case #PD-P2601383

At 12:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 287 S Paint Street in reference to a male and female arguing outside. The incident was classified as disorderly conduct involving fighting or threatening behavior.

Wanted Person at Liberty Street

Case #PD-P2601385

At 12:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 625 Liberty Street in reference to a wanted person.

Failure to Appear Warrants at Municipal Court

Case #PD-P2601386

At 1:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Chillicothe Municipal Court to serve two failure to appear warrants. The investigation is pending.

Neighbor Dispute at Sherman Park

Case #PD-P2601387

At 1:27 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 1103 Sherman Park in reference to a neighbor dispute involving disorderly conduct with offensive gestures or noise.

Trespass Complaint at Sommer’s Body Shop

Case #PD-P2601388

At 1:33 p.m., an officer responded to 236 Park Street, Sommer’s Body Shop, in reference to a criminal trespass complaint.

Crash at Tsunami Express Carwash

Case #PD-P2601389

At 3:11 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 184 E Main Street, Tsunami Express Carwash, in reference to a crash. The officer cited a violation of driving onto a roadway/duty to yield. The investigation continues.

Hit-and-Run at Bridge and Main Streets

Case #PD-P2601390

At 4:12 p.m., an officer was flagged down at the intersection of E Main Street and Bridge Street in reference to a hit-and-run that had just occurred. The driver was cited for driving under suspension with a random verification suspension. The investigation continues.

Juvenile Criminal Trespass Complaint on E 2nd Street

Case #PD-P2601391

At 4:37 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 390 E 2nd Street in reference to a juvenile complaint involving criminal trespass. The investigation continues.

Warrant Arrest at Homeless Encampment on N Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601392

At 5:07 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the rear of Rent To Own at 1653 N Bridge Street in reference to a large homeless encampment. Upon arrival, an individual was identified as having an active warrant out of Highland County (CRB1900890). The warrant was confirmed, and the subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Ross County Jail to await pickup from Highland County Sheriff’s Office.

Welfare Check with Children Services on E 4th Street

Case #PD-P2601393

At 5:36 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 948 E 4th Street to assist Children Services in making contact with the residence. The investigation continues.

Traffic Crash at N Bridge and E Main Streets

Case #PD-P2601394

At 5:46 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of N Bridge Street and E Main Street in reference to a crash. The investigation continues.

Complaint at Law Enforcement Center

Case #PD-P2601395

At 6:28 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center in reference to a complaint. The investigation continues.

Criminal Trespass Call on E Main Street

Case #PD-P2601396

At 8:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to 580 E Main Street in reference to a disorderly call involving criminal trespass. The investigation continues.

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