The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 12 incidents on April 17, 2026, ranging from traffic enforcement and warrant service to theft and criminal trespass complaints. The day’s activity included four traffic stops on West 5th Street, two criminal trespass reports, and investigations into an open liquor container violation, a theft at a local pizzeria, and a reported hit-and-run incident at Walmart.

Behavioral Emergency on North Bridge Street

Case #PD-P2601443

Officers responded to a behavioral emergency call on North Bridge Street at 6:35 a.m. No further details were provided in the report.

Traffic Stop on University Drive

Case #PD-P2601446

An officer conducted a traffic stop on 5th Street near Hidden Point at 9:33 a.m. for a city/speed violation. No additional information was provided.

Traffic Stop on West 5th Street

Case #PD-P2601447

An officer conducted a traffic stop on 5th Street near Devon Road at 9:51 a.m. for a city/speed violation. No further details were documented.

Traffic Stop on West 5th Street

Case #PD-P2601448

An officer conducted a traffic stop on 5th Street near Devon at 10:12 a.m. for a city/speed violation. No additional information was provided.

Traffic Stop on West 5th Street

Case #PD-P2601449

An officer conducted a traffic stop on 5th Street near Devon at 10:28 a.m. for a city/speed violation. No further details were documented.

Warrant Service at Regional Correctional Jail

Case #PD-P2601450

At 4:19 p.m., an officer met with an individual at the Regional Correctional Jail who had been arrested and brought to jail by municipal court probation. The individual was served with two warrants: a capias for probation violation with an original charge of OVI, and a bench warrant for failure to serve three days. The individual was held pending completion of sentence.

Open Liquor Container Reported on East 2nd Street

Case #PD-P2601451

An officer was dispatched to 312 East 2nd Street at 4:49 p.m. in reference to a male subject with an open liquor container. The investigation continues.

Criminal Trespass Complaint on River Trace Lane

Case #PD-P2601452

At 5:46 p.m., while handling an unrelated matter at Walmart, an officer was flagged down about a suspicious person. The report documents a criminal trespass complaint on River Trace Lane.

Criminal Trespass Complaint on Buckeye Street

Case #PD-P2601453

An officer responded to a trespass complaint on Buckeye Street at 5:46 p.m. A report was taken and the matter was closed.

Theft Report at Papa Johns Pizza

Case #PD-P2601454

An officer was dispatched to Papa Johns Pizza at 376 North High Street at 5:54 p.m. in reference to a theft report. The investigation continues.

Domestic Dispute on East Main Street

Case #PD-P2601455

An officer responded to a domestic dispute on East Main Street at 6:36 p.m. A report was taken and the matter was closed.

Reported Hit-and-Run at Walmart Determined to Be Non-Criminal

Case #PD-P2601456

An officer was dispatched to Walmart at 85 River Trace Lane at 7:34 p.m. in reference to a hit-and-run where the owner had noticed damage to the passenger side rear bumper and fender. Upon investigation, the officer noted no paint transfer and dirt covering part of the impact area, suggesting the incident occurred prior to that date. Video footage reviewed at Walmart confirmed the incident did not occur at that location. The owner stated the vehicle had not been driven for two weeks prior and the only location visited that day was the downtown Paint and 2nd Street area.

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