The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 17 incidents on April 20, 2026, ranging from assault and theft to traffic violations and warrant services. Notable cases included a vehicle break-in with a stolen firearm, multiple trespass complaints, and several traffic stops resulting in citations. Several investigations remain ongoing.
Disturbance at Ohio University Campus Escalates to Assault Investigation
Case #PD-P2601493
At 4:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Ohio University Chillicothe Campus at 101 University Drive in reference to a disturbance. While en route, officers were redirected to the Ross County Public Library at 140 S. Paint Street, where the subjects involved had moved. Upon arrival, officers determined the original disturbance involved an assault. The investigation is pending.
Probation Violation Arrest Following Domestic Complaint
Case #PD-P2601494
At 8:53 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Jefferson Avenue in reference to a domestic complaint. Officers determined the altercation between the two parties was verbal in nature. The subject was found to be on probation through the Ross County Adult Probation Department and was arrested for a probation violation at the request of their probation officer and transported to the Ross County Jail.
Vehicle Break-In Results in Stolen Firearm
Case #PD-P2601498
At 12:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to 382½ East 7th Street in reference to a vehicle that had been broken into and a firearm stolen. The incident was charged as theft by threat and vehicle trespass. The investigation is pending.
Bad Check Complaint Filed Against Business
Case #PD-P2601499
At 1:37 p.m., an officer received a call from Bridgeport Equipment reporting a passing bad checks complaint. An investigation was initiated.
Trespass Complaint at Johnson Road Property
Case #PD-P2601502
At 2:37 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 560 Johnson Road in reference to a trespass complaint. The investigation continues.
Warrant Served at Ross County Jail
Case #PD-P2601500
At 3:31 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Ross County Jail to serve a warrant.
Driver Cited for Suspended License on Bridge Street
Case #PD-P2601501
At 4:13 p.m., an officer conducting patrol on North Bridge Street observed a black Jeep Patriot with a suspended owner listing in LEADS. Upon stopping the vehicle and checking the driver’s information, the officer confirmed the driver was under a non-compliance license suspension. The driver was issued citation #58113 for driving under suspension and given a court date of May 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Chillicothe Municipal Court.
Former Walmart Employee Trespassed from Store
Case #PD-P2601503
At 4:55 p.m., an officer responded to Walmart at 85 River Trace in reference to a trespass complaint. A former employee was trespassed from the property. Nothing further resulted.
Driver Cited for Operating Without License
Case #PD-P2601504
At 5:34 p.m., an officer conducting patrol on North Hickory Street observed a silver Chevy Impala with an ID-only listing on the owner in LEADS. Upon stopping the vehicle and checking the driver’s information, the officer confirmed the driver possessed only a permanent ID card and no operator’s license. The driver was issued citation #58114 for operating without a license and given a court date of May 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Chillicothe Municipal Court.
Female With Active Warrant Located on South Douglas Avenue
Case #PD-P2601505
At 5:42 p.m., while on patrol in a marked patrol car, an officer came into contact with a female in the area of Douglas and Adams who had an active warrant. The subject was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The investigation continues.
Male Subject Refusing to Leave Crosskeys Tavern
Case #PD-P2601506
At 5:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Crosskeys Tavern in reference to a male subject refusing to leave the establishment. The investigation continues.
Disorderly Conduct Reported at High Street Church of Christ
Case #PD-P2601507
At 7:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 477 North High Street, the High Street Church of Christ, in reference to a disorderly conduct complaint. The investigation continues.
Warrant Check Conducted at Sherman Park Address
Case #PD-P2601508
At 9:25 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 302 Sherman Park to conduct a warrant check. The investigation continues.
Warrant Service Involves Obstructing Official Business Charge
Case #PD-P2601509
At 10:01 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 302 Sherman Park in regard to a warrant service. The incident involved a charge of obstructing official business. The investigation continues.